Just going against the grain here as there won't be much to talk about for the next few months as our season is practically over... But why not finish up this defense since they're already quite close to being a top 5 defense already ? Remember we'll have Jared Odrick next year.
Why not draft a fierce pass rusher like Quinn in the first round and go for David Harris in free agency to solidify the middle ?
{It doesn't have to necessarily be those specific players, the point is to keep investing in the defense}
Also get a corner in the 3rd round as this is a deep corner class... you'd probably get a corner in the 3rd who has 2nd round value in any other draft.
The thinking is this defense is close to elite. They are quite young and are on the cusp of being top-notch as the young players gain more experience. The D just needs some finishing touches to make them a top 3 defense imo... alla Steelers/Ravens type defenses of the past.
It's rare that you see elite defenses not making the playoffs. When you hold teams to 10 - 14 pts per game you have a great chance to win. If we had this current defense last year we'd make the playoffs - because we'd definitely be 9-7 or better last year (with sweeping the Jets).
With a great free agency class for WR's, we can get a good #2 WR there in FA.. Find a running back somewhere as they aren't THAT hard to find - and sign Logan Mankins (or someone else) to shore up the O-line.
I think Henne will be fine when he plays with a defense that constantly causes turnovers, and giving the offense good field position throughout games ... and of course bringing in a real offensive coordinator who knows what he's doing may just be enough to get the team over the hump.
When I watch this defense play I can't help but say to myself how special they could be with a couple studs added to the unit.... they could be dominant if the proper pieces are added.
With all the attention the offense is receiving, the shortest road to becoming a perennial playoff team just "might" be continuing to build this defense into a powerhouse unit.
Just a thought I'm throwing out there to stir conversation. I mean, there's enough dreamy Andrew Luck posts to make everyone here nauseous.
Why not draft a fierce pass rusher like Quinn in the first round and go for David Harris in free agency to solidify the middle ?
{It doesn't have to necessarily be those specific players, the point is to keep investing in the defense}
Also get a corner in the 3rd round as this is a deep corner class... you'd probably get a corner in the 3rd who has 2nd round value in any other draft.
The thinking is this defense is close to elite. They are quite young and are on the cusp of being top-notch as the young players gain more experience. The D just needs some finishing touches to make them a top 3 defense imo... alla Steelers/Ravens type defenses of the past.
It's rare that you see elite defenses not making the playoffs. When you hold teams to 10 - 14 pts per game you have a great chance to win. If we had this current defense last year we'd make the playoffs - because we'd definitely be 9-7 or better last year (with sweeping the Jets).
With a great free agency class for WR's, we can get a good #2 WR there in FA.. Find a running back somewhere as they aren't THAT hard to find - and sign Logan Mankins (or someone else) to shore up the O-line.
I think Henne will be fine when he plays with a defense that constantly causes turnovers, and giving the offense good field position throughout games ... and of course bringing in a real offensive coordinator who knows what he's doing may just be enough to get the team over the hump.
When I watch this defense play I can't help but say to myself how special they could be with a couple studs added to the unit.... they could be dominant if the proper pieces are added.
With all the attention the offense is receiving, the shortest road to becoming a perennial playoff team just "might" be continuing to build this defense into a powerhouse unit.
Just a thought I'm throwing out there to stir conversation. I mean, there's enough dreamy Andrew Luck posts to make everyone here nauseous.
