All the great teams build through the draft. Unfortunately, that has not been us. We have gotten almost no impact players in the draft. One of Ireland's best picks, Langford was basically let go and not resigned, because he would cost too much money for a position that does not generate many impact plays. We've over-drafted the infamous 3-4 DE position and then when they don't make any impact plays, trot out the excuse of "well, obviously you don't understand the 3-4 DE's job - he isn't going to get a bunch of sacks". Well, maybe we ought to use the high picks on players that actually CAN get a sack and impact the game in a meaningful way. We are not trying to build a DL to stop the 72 Dolphins rushing attack or face the mid-80s Redskins Riggins+Hogs - we need to be able to rush the passer.
Yet, despite all of the "value" picks and not overpaying for FA's, we our basically AT THE SALARY CAP LIMIT and STILL devoid of playmakers. So, we've 1) spent to the limit, 2) not accumulated impact players, and 3) still don't have a QB. Excellent work.
Yet, despite all of the "value" picks and not overpaying for FA's, we our basically AT THE SALARY CAP LIMIT and STILL devoid of playmakers. So, we've 1) spent to the limit, 2) not accumulated impact players, and 3) still don't have a QB. Excellent work.