finsgonewild
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We might not have many holes but what areas do you think we still may have to address?
what holes in our roster do you see as potential problems?
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fishfan34
2008 AFC EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS!
While I think that an extra addition to the O-Line or D-Line would benefit us, I think we can still be productive in both areas with what we have. However, I think that our biggest void right now is a OLB Opposite JT. I would love to see Hodge, Bowens, Spragan, or someone really solidify that position in TC. I think we're young and atheletic in the secondary, pretty stout for the most part in our front 7. With C-Pep healthy we have a Pro-Bowl QB and a very talented WR Corps with Booker and Chambers to go with McMichael and I think Hagens is going to be a big surprise early on. Of course Ronnie in the backfield with Beasley is as solid as it gets.. If the O-Line can build on last years success and the D-Line can hold up.. I feel pretty optimistic about this ballclub and it's possibility for success this year.
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The offensive line is improving greatly, I'd say we have a great line starting for L.J. Shelton and Jeno James, then we have good players like Rex Hadnot and Damion McIntosh plus we have some rookies that might be great players, the only thing that concerns me is the C, but theres plenty of time to do something with that position, we also have to wait until the June 1st cuts and see whats available...
In defensive tackles we only need a pure NT, some rookies that we signed might be good, but we will have to see, if not we have Traylor or Zgonnina...,
OLB is a big concern for me, but as I said, at the June 1st cuts there might be a lot of players available, I also would be happy for resigning Junior for one more year, because if healthy he is a beast..., and it would be ideal to draft Ahmad Brooks in the sup.
Cornerbacks as Will Allen and Travis Daniels are great, but Will Poole is recovered and played well in his rookie season, we also have signed Andre' Goodman, trust me, we will be fine at that positon since Saban is a genius at the secondary...
at the backup RB, I think the most important thing is to have a great starting RB as we have, then the backup could be good just to "Back Up" just in some carries..., Travis Minor, Sammy Morris and some new RB's could be good such as K.J. and Gerald Riggs Jr., Ricky Williams was a luxury, not a need, he did improve our running game, but we might not need him a lot, we can do great things with and without him, plus its just one season that he wont be here...
In defensive tackles we only need a pure NT, some rookies that we signed might be good, but we will have to see, if not we have Traylor or Zgonnina...,
OLB is a big concern for me, but as I said, at the June 1st cuts there might be a lot of players available, I also would be happy for resigning Junior for one more year, because if healthy he is a beast..., and it would be ideal to draft Ahmad Brooks in the sup.
Cornerbacks as Will Allen and Travis Daniels are great, but Will Poole is recovered and played well in his rookie season, we also have signed Andre' Goodman, trust me, we will be fine at that positon since Saban is a genius at the secondary...
at the backup RB, I think the most important thing is to have a great starting RB as we have, then the backup could be good just to "Back Up" just in some carries..., Travis Minor, Sammy Morris and some new RB's could be good such as K.J. and Gerald Riggs Jr., Ricky Williams was a luxury, not a need, he did improve our running game, but we might not need him a lot, we can do great things with and without him, plus its just one season that he wont be here...
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OLB,C,T
Now I know we added depth to the OT position, but until they produce we still don't know where we stand other then the OT position needs to improve.
Our starting C at this point is McKinney and while he did improve last year under Houck i'm not at all convinced he should be a starter, I think he would play better in a rotation then being the starter...IMO.
I do not like our OLB's, I don't think they are the caliber of the rest of the D and we need playmakers at that position for Sabans D to dominate...again, JMO.
Now I know we added depth to the OT position, but until they produce we still don't know where we stand other then the OT position needs to improve.
Our starting C at this point is McKinney and while he did improve last year under Houck i'm not at all convinced he should be a starter, I think he would play better in a rotation then being the starter...IMO.
I do not like our OLB's, I don't think they are the caliber of the rest of the D and we need playmakers at that position for Sabans D to dominate...again, JMO.
true dol-fan
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dude you forgot recievers cuz after last yr every time that we play is going to be sweatting C.C. so i think we need 1 more Reciever
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true dol-fan said:
Don't forget about Marty and our newbies, (Campbell, Hagan, Aromashodu, Fred Gibson and more newbies that we signed earlier...), plus I think Wes Welker is plenty good for the #3 WR...
MarinoForPres
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olb,ol we need to get better at these positions. olb brings a lot to the table. and if we had a better ol that it self wins you games. i like are ol but its nothing like denvers.
TotoreMexico
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true dol-fan said:
We are just fine with our WR corps
Jimi
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Right now im completley comfortable with our roster. Thats not to say we couldnt use improvement in areas, OLB for example would be nice to upgrade.
But if we had to go into the season with our current roster i wouldnt be worried in the least.
But if we had to go into the season with our current roster i wouldnt be worried in the least.
finsgonewild
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im not sure we can address that more...We have chambers,booker, and hagan. If there is anyone better than any of those then it will be worth taking a look at.true dol-fan said:
pacresjt
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I think we could upgrade the OLB with one more true starter, RB with one more proven guy, WR with one more proven guy and a new quality Center. I think we are fine as we are but if we were able to do the above we would be a super bowl contender. We will just have to wait and see how this new crop of FA's and draft picks goes, heck we could already be there but we haven't really seen most of them play. If I were to say one position particular where we really need improvement today based on actual play it would be Center. Mc Kinney Flat out is a 3rd string Center. I didn't choose line in the pole because over all we kept the starting 5 from last year, signed Shelton and Pearson (guys with good playing time to source their ability) and get back a versatile Wade Smith ( not for T but Guard or BU Center) I think overall the line is set for some time.
finsgonewild
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pacresjt said:
are there any good OLB still in free agency
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You needed to include #3 WR over some of those other choices.
We have Kelly Campbell and Hagans - that's it. I think we are in better shape at CB with a lot more depth.
Among those spots you list, I'd say the biggest need is DT or backup RB - the DT spot - especially at NT when we are in a 3-4 - is wide open. We have some youth there that could become very good, but right now it's a huge Q-mark.
We have Kelly Campbell and Hagans - that's it. I think we are in better shape at CB with a lot more depth.
Among those spots you list, I'd say the biggest need is DT or backup RB - the DT spot - especially at NT when we are in a 3-4 - is wide open. We have some youth there that could become very good, but right now it's a huge Q-mark.