I understand all the discussion about it just being minicamp and that it is too early to make judgments and I agree with that. However, biases aside (I believe) this is why I am nervous about this season and refuse to give our Front Office anythin better than an incomplete for the offseason:
1.) Quarterback situation: We have Feilder an average Quarterback who plays well at times but makes, in my opinion, too many mistakes in critical situations, tends to play poorly in the 4th quarter (low QB rating). Not consistent enough but can win games if the defense is playing well. Also injured too often.
Then there is Feeley truly an unknown. Could be good but, I think, it is impossible to tell. Pros - Went 4-1 as an Eagle q-b (played well but did not dominate in those situations) Cons - Could not beat out Koy Detmer as the 2nd string QB (which is the one things that kills me when I really think about it.) and limited experience. Overall I just don't know what to make of his stint in Philly because I heard that during his 4-1 run the Philly defense played out of its mind and gave up something like 6 points a game.
Sage - unknown, good potential but no experience
2) O-line - This is the biggest question mark for me. One solid pick up in James. I think Wade Smith will get better. Vernon Carey is a solid pick. Then we have Mckinney who I can't help but think of in terms of getting beat constantly by Chris Horvan that year we played Minnesota up there. But I think that is short sighted on my part and I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Then the right side we try to fix with an injured free agent pick up in McIntosh and a dubious performer in St. Clair. They could end up being good pick ups but I think they can be busts just as easily. I know in life there are no sure things, but I am pretty confident James will be solid as will Smith. I simply do not have that level of confidence in anyone else (Carey only because he is a rookie and might take a little time). In my opinion this front office always try to make the "super find" by signing someone who is not expensive but "could become great" (Charlie Rogers - bust, Darius Thompson-bust, A.J Feeley - to be determined, St. Clair - to be determined, McIntosh - to be determined) and while that has happended the odds are usually against you when you do that.
3. Wide Receiver - David Boston could be great or could be a head case. I think this is a good pick-up but again it is the same MO, get some one that is good but only if we can get him on the cheap. May turn out to be great but if he does not mark my words you will hear this from the Front Office -- "atleast we did not give up much to get him". If no Boston relying on unknowns again with potential.
To sum it up I just think the philosophy of the Front Office to try to constantly get "deals" without overspending has been debilitating to our offense. I would rather give up more and get a someone who is more of a certainty. We owe it to this defense. Just think if we would have signed Woody (and not signed McIntosh and St. Clair) our line would be Smith, James, McKinney Woody, Carey. That sound alot better to me.
Anyway I have a friend who is a Bears fan and he told me the year we hired Wanny, that we would be sorry because while he is a good coach, he is a horrible personnel person and he does not know it and while he is a very nice guy he just does not make good decision in all aspects of running a football team outside of coaching. His words were "In a few years the Phins will be a mess." I hope he ends up being wrong but he looks pretty prophetic right now.
Alxphins
1.) Quarterback situation: We have Feilder an average Quarterback who plays well at times but makes, in my opinion, too many mistakes in critical situations, tends to play poorly in the 4th quarter (low QB rating). Not consistent enough but can win games if the defense is playing well. Also injured too often.
Then there is Feeley truly an unknown. Could be good but, I think, it is impossible to tell. Pros - Went 4-1 as an Eagle q-b (played well but did not dominate in those situations) Cons - Could not beat out Koy Detmer as the 2nd string QB (which is the one things that kills me when I really think about it.) and limited experience. Overall I just don't know what to make of his stint in Philly because I heard that during his 4-1 run the Philly defense played out of its mind and gave up something like 6 points a game.
Sage - unknown, good potential but no experience
2) O-line - This is the biggest question mark for me. One solid pick up in James. I think Wade Smith will get better. Vernon Carey is a solid pick. Then we have Mckinney who I can't help but think of in terms of getting beat constantly by Chris Horvan that year we played Minnesota up there. But I think that is short sighted on my part and I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Then the right side we try to fix with an injured free agent pick up in McIntosh and a dubious performer in St. Clair. They could end up being good pick ups but I think they can be busts just as easily. I know in life there are no sure things, but I am pretty confident James will be solid as will Smith. I simply do not have that level of confidence in anyone else (Carey only because he is a rookie and might take a little time). In my opinion this front office always try to make the "super find" by signing someone who is not expensive but "could become great" (Charlie Rogers - bust, Darius Thompson-bust, A.J Feeley - to be determined, St. Clair - to be determined, McIntosh - to be determined) and while that has happended the odds are usually against you when you do that.
3. Wide Receiver - David Boston could be great or could be a head case. I think this is a good pick-up but again it is the same MO, get some one that is good but only if we can get him on the cheap. May turn out to be great but if he does not mark my words you will hear this from the Front Office -- "atleast we did not give up much to get him". If no Boston relying on unknowns again with potential.
To sum it up I just think the philosophy of the Front Office to try to constantly get "deals" without overspending has been debilitating to our offense. I would rather give up more and get a someone who is more of a certainty. We owe it to this defense. Just think if we would have signed Woody (and not signed McIntosh and St. Clair) our line would be Smith, James, McKinney Woody, Carey. That sound alot better to me.
Anyway I have a friend who is a Bears fan and he told me the year we hired Wanny, that we would be sorry because while he is a good coach, he is a horrible personnel person and he does not know it and while he is a very nice guy he just does not make good decision in all aspects of running a football team outside of coaching. His words were "In a few years the Phins will be a mess." I hope he ends up being wrong but he looks pretty prophetic right now.
Alxphins
