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OK: Seasons half over: What do we need in 2007?

we definitely need a cover corner, a defensive tackle, and maaaybe an outside LB in case we need to upgrade over orr or if wong moves on.

on offense, its simple...tailback! i seriously dont think o-line will be an issue bc we will get spencer back and winston will likely be the every-snap starter at RT.
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on T.V but if I'm not mistaken when bones heal they normally are stronger than before....And if he didn't mess up any ligaments it shouldn't affect his mobility too much...
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I think the problem with this particular break is where it is. Likewise, I'm not a doctor, but I remember reading that it's a severe tibia fracture that occurred within six inches of the knee joint. According to an orthopaedic friend of mine, this limits what they can do to treat it and how well it heals depends on the angle of the break and whether the position will cause alignment problems or stop them from pinning/plating it properly. If it heals slightly out of alignment then it's always weaker than it was. I'm guessing this is what Kubiak was talking about when he said we'll have to wait till we know anything about how it will heal - they'll be monitoring the mend to make sure it binds as straight as it can be.
 
humbleone said:
In order of greatest need IMO:

(1) OLB...we need two of them. If we enter the FA war for Briggs (#55 Chicago, 25 yrs old/6'1"/240 and almost already as good as Urlacher) and win, that would be huge for us. The draft is deep in OLB IMO and we should be able to get a really good one in the 2nd or maybe even the 3rd. Moses, Posluszny and Alexander will probally be gone by then but Simpson (another Alabama OLB to go with #59), Everett or Burgess should be there.

(2) OL...we have to have one and need two IMO. I would go OT with our #1 which I guess will be in the 10-13 pick range...Thomas or Baker or trade down and take an OL...like Blalock and pick up an extra pick.

(3) CB...we need one. This is where I would like to see us go FA market again...but I like Samuel (NE/25 yrs old) more than Clements for us.
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Pretty much exactly my thoughts. I think we need a FS too - although I'm one of those who believes Dunta could be outstanding there. Between them our current safeties make one really good SS.

A lot of people are calling for a DT, but I don't think our D-Line will see much attention in the offseason. We're strong at DE and we have three starters in Payne, TJ and Maddox (plus Mario's ability to switch inside). I'm not a huge fan of Travis though, and I wouldn't be sorry to see him traded to bring in a better option or a high draft pick.

O-Line is far more important, particularly OT. Also, I don't like Flanagan for next year (I don't like him much for this year either) and I haven't seen enough of Hodgdon to form a real opinion of him. I don't know who's going to be available in FA here, but I think a solid, experienced leader at Center would be invaluable to us.

Kicker and punter both need to be addressed, because our current pair are woeful. Surely there has to be someone in FA or late in the draft who can do better - at least than Brown. I wouldn't want to see us draft there until very late though - and then only if there's quality to be had.
 
There is no doubt that we need to focus on defense especially linebacker , secondary, and a D-tackle to compliment Mario.
We need to get another young offensive tackle because Spencer may not be ready at the start of next season. The jury is still out on that situation. Also we may want to look at a center too As that is the oldest part of the o-line.
 
TexanSam said:
I don't think we will though. I think Sherman will get a head coaching job next season. It'd be great if he didn't though.

As for our needs, I'll list them in order:

LB-Demeco's great. Everyone else sucks
Secondary-Either a cornerback or a safety. Dunta is good, Petey is average but he's more of a nickle back than a starter.
RB-Chris Taylor, Gado, and Lundy aren't the answer
OL-We still need more help here. I don't know if Drew Hogdon is our center of the future.
WR- Eric Moulds is good as a #2 guy, but he's on the wrong side of 30 and I don't see anything in Kevin Walter that makes me think he'll be our #2 reciever.
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Hmmmm.
Haven't seen anything? just about every catch he has had this season has been a "FIRST DOWN". Not to mention, hmmm no 3 WR sets for the most part does not really allow to make a judgement call.

Personally, I believe he is just as good as TJ on the Bengals, just has not had the chance to show it in Houston, He showed what he is capable of in the playoff game against the SB Champs Steelers and that was a #2 WR caliber easily.

He will be here next season and if Moulds isn't, or if the Texans start consistently use a 3WR set you will see he will be a great future compliment to AJ!!!
 
Big J said:
If you are talking about Hart from Michigan he isnt a good fit on this team. Remember the one cut and run that Kubiak stresses? Well he doesnt do it. He "dances".
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By most accounts, Hart is a north-and-south runner who doesn't move laterally much before he hits the hole. Of all the draft eligible running backs, Hart may be the most similar to Adrian Peterson in this regard. If there's a hole, he'll hit it. If not, he'll drive the pile for a positive gain.
 
Jack Flush said:
By most accounts, Hart is a north-and-south runner who doesn't move laterally much before he hits the hole. Of all the draft eligible running backs, Hart may be the most similar to Adrian Peterson in this regard. If there's a hole, he'll hit it. If not, he'll drive the pile for a positive gain.
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And he hardly EVER fumbles.

Gotta love that.
 
I am not positive about our salary cap situation, but we are likely being a little too optomistic about both Briggs, Clements, and the CB for New England. Although, if we did pick up one at each of those positions, we would be better able to pick BPA rather than need in the draft. (I still think we have a lot of need, but the need will not be as pressing).

In the draft, I think taking a running back is not a good option. Darren McFadden is the best RB in CFB right now, and I'm pretty sure, unless Arkansas wins out and wins a National Championship, that he will be staying home. If I were to pick one up, it might be Kenny Irons (his stock is falling, as Auburn is, and he is incredibly powerful and shifty). However, I would much rather draft:

1: OT: Get the Big Nasty to play the rightside, and put an athletic Winston inside (thus upgrading our athleticism on the line). And, if the Big Nasty doesn't work out, we're not hur tlike we were with the Boselli deal.

2: FS: Pick the best one available. I think that Earl is good, but with a FS that excels in coverage that would hopefully free Earl up for more intimidating hits.

3: OLB: Someone who will either be a very sufficient backup that will takeover after a little while, or can start opposite our free agent pickup.

4: C: Centers are always later round picks, and we would be able to pick up a decent one here.

5: Trade: pick up another 4th for next year

6: BPA: Probably defensive line. Provide good backup.

7: K: you are very rarely going to get a Colston, so if you draft a K you get your first choice rather than waiting for Free Agent signings.

I'm not entirely sure that I agree with everything that I wrote, but the first 4 rounds would definitelyl keep us going in the right direction.
 
Glacier said:
hmmm..who to pick....

A half back that can punish is all this offense needs now, other than some time to let the young O Linemen get healthy and jell...

Peterson would be good as a 1-2 punch with Dominack Davis, once he gets back to health.

Bush from Louiseville could be REALLY good if he gets healthy.
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I'm really in don't draft the running back early crew. On the whole I think the guys who are sophmores show much more potential than aything I've seen from the juniors or seniors. But I was really impressed with Bush befor the injury. TBS, there are so many holes, something has to get by passed. He is a rare tallent no doubt.
 
Jack Flush said:
By most accounts, Hart is a north-and-south runner who doesn't move laterally much before he hits the hole. Of all the draft eligible running backs, Hart may be the most similar to Adrian Peterson in this regard. If there's a hole, he'll hit it. If not, he'll drive the pile for a positive gain.
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As a an anti-Michigan fan, I think he'd be a very good fit for the Texans whether they go with a power scheme or ZB. Michigan switched to ZB this season and he hasn't missed a beat. He hits the hole very quickly. Of course, the holes he's been getting have been bigger than our o-line has managed, but he rarely gets stopped in the backfield. He's small, but runs hard.

I agree the real studs are Peterson, Lynch, then a bunch of sophomores. A couple of guys who might be able available third round or later are Tony Hunt (Penn State, power runner, very good blocker and receiver, not great speed or elusiveness) and Deshawn Wynn (Florida). I also like Justin Vincent and Selvin Young, though I'm not sure Young would be a good fit.
 
Rex King said:
I also like Justin Vincent and Selvin Young, though I'm not sure Young would be a good fit.
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Only if Young comes with a gross of super glue for the fumbles. This guy coughs up the ball like my cat coughs up fur balls. With impunity and general disregard where they go. Enjoyed the rest of your post though.
 
I still don't think Kubes is going to take a RB with the 1st pick of the draft. Not with how thin the O-line and D-line have been this year. We have both starting OT's on IR and 3 DT's on IR :crutch: not to mention the age of some of our O-line. And let's face it, I doubt Wiegert or Payne will play for us (or anybody else) again. I think Kubes will take an O-lineman or D-lineman (depending on what we get in FA) in the 1st round.

If we can get a FS and/or CB and a stud DT in FA, then I look for Kubes to take an OT with the 1st pick. Joe Thomas would be nice, but I think he will be gone by then. I think he is projected as a "top 5" and I don't think we will pick that high this year.

As of now, this is the way I would go in the draft:

1st OT
2nd OLB or FS if we can't get one in FA
3rd OLB if we get a FS in 2nd or OG
4th OG if we get OLB in 3rd or RB
5th CB
6th BPA
7th BPA

JMHO!
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1. Star RB could share time with DD and if DD doesn't come back we wont have any problems running like we have now. "Wali Gado" is not the answer.

2. CB to sure up the otherside

3. Safety

4. O-line

5. OLB

I think the colts might be in trouble with this draft
 
I think just another D Back would be great. We could all point at a position and say that needs to be upgraded but when reality strikes can we have another draft as good as this most recent? I don't think so. But here's to wishing...

Two safeties with death wishes
Another corner that thinks he's an indy car
some covers for the great story of demeco ryans
Adrien Peterson
Platforms with goldfish in them (Carr needs to stand up in the pocket or wear these)
1 extremely good foot doctor.

I'm talking 2007 of course.
 
1. quality starting qb not a quality backup
2. stud runningback
3. playmaking lb to go along with demeco
4.hardhitting safety
5. still need someone on the def. to get to the qb
6. jerome mathis to return to his rookie form special teams have been horrible
7. a new punter and kicker
8. a healthy charles spencer and draft another quality off. lineman guard center or tackle doesnt matter to me just add some more talent to that group.
9. a speedy 3rd wr. no one has stepped up in that role andre is really the only playmaker we have. moulds is more of a possesion wr at this point in his career
 
K.D. said:
I'm more interested in the free agent department.

1. Briggs should be highly considered. Good football instincts.

2. This could seal da' deal for the D-Line. Jared Allen from the chiefs. Hi-motor guy with some good skills. Opposite of Mario, man c'mon u gotta luv it:redtowel:

3. Samuels might be asking for to much, but if we could get him OK, but if not we pick one up in the draft.

Last but not least, might hurt some feelings but don't expect our team to draft a RB in the first round, it's just not happening. It may not happen in the second round neither, but it depends on who is on the board. As for drafting a RB in later rounds, keeps your eyes and ears focused on the kid fron Arkansas, if he declares this kid could be our guy.
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If McFadden is the kid from arkansas you are refering to, i think he is only a sophmore.:ok:
 
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