islandah
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I was thinking about our team needs and it occured to me that the solutions to most of our positional needs, barring QB, could already be on the roster. Theoretically, we have injured or young players that are coming back who have potential to be the answer(s), but I don't think we can know that until it's too late.
Think about it- what are the positions everyone points to, besides QB, and the young or injured players that have good potential but haven't yet had a chance to prove themselves one way or another:
OL, specifically LT- Alabi
Secondary- Poole, Shirdonna Mitchell, Kiwaukee Thomas, Yeremiah Bell
DT-Manny Wright, Vickerson
I'm not saying all, or even any of these guys will pan out, but if you knew before the draft, it could drastically change your draft priorities. I mean, if Poole and Mitchell both live up to hype, you may forego picking cb and concentrate on safety. Then again, if they suck, but Bell impresses, maybe you go the other way. If Wright and Vickerson turn into Timbo and Gardner, DT looks good for years to come. If they don't, DT is a priority.
Is there an opportunity pre-draft for these guys to be seriously evaluated?
Think about it- what are the positions everyone points to, besides QB, and the young or injured players that have good potential but haven't yet had a chance to prove themselves one way or another:
OL, specifically LT- Alabi
Secondary- Poole, Shirdonna Mitchell, Kiwaukee Thomas, Yeremiah Bell
DT-Manny Wright, Vickerson
I'm not saying all, or even any of these guys will pan out, but if you knew before the draft, it could drastically change your draft priorities. I mean, if Poole and Mitchell both live up to hype, you may forego picking cb and concentrate on safety. Then again, if they suck, but Bell impresses, maybe you go the other way. If Wright and Vickerson turn into Timbo and Gardner, DT looks good for years to come. If they don't, DT is a priority.
Is there an opportunity pre-draft for these guys to be seriously evaluated?