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Then there's the Jets...great OL and superstar QB....errr, not so much. Trent could have excelled behind the Jets line and running game. Sanchez varied from sucking to not sucking too badly and look how far the Jets went last year. How great did Brady look on his butt after the Giants pounded him in the SuperBowl? How great did Aikman look when his line and running back were gone? Great QB's look like crap when they have no blocking and no running game. Why is that so difficult to understand?

I agree. He played well with a rotation of has beens and scrubs around him. Center will need an upgrade sometime, but that is far, far from our biggest need on the O line. He is a huge upgraded from the prior years.

I was in the business for years and you have no clue what you're talking about. You have no idea what his editors wanted or how many times they changed gears on him or what else was on his plate. Hey JW, don't let these spoiled fan-brats keep you from letting us know what's going on. We appreciate you!

Thanks. Not sure how valid this guy is but I'm an addict to this kind of stuff. Interesting way to get a grasp on draft choices we haven't had a chance to see play.

What he said. We won 6 games because we had horrible line play, bad quarterbacking, and couldn't get off the field on third down.

+1

He can't. But T-Master's point is well taken. We are a NT & OLB away from a respectible defense. Now Buddy & Chan need to have a killer draft.

He tortured, dismembered and electrocuted dogs. He's a POS. NO EFFING THANKS!

Fair enough. That choice made me wince like no other since the announced the name Erik Flowers. That said, I think Buddy and Chan are not going to puke it up like that.

+1. Why can't you guys just let it go. Peter's is gone and good riddance. Move on for crying out loud. Anybody who watched him play this past year cannot honestly tell me that is a pro bowl LT.

If the proven guy doesn't want to finish his career with a rebuilding team, it ain't going to happen. If McNabb signs and extension, it's a no-brainer to give up a #2. If he won't, what's the point? Give up a #2 for one year? I have faith Buddy is doing what he can on this.

Wow, that took some determination. Thanks for doing this. It's a good read. Loved the J.P. reference.

I disagree. With colleges playing mainly the 4-3, DE's in the 250 - 260lb range are common, but don't always translate to playing LB. Our DE's in last year's 4-3 ranged from 245lbs to 270lb. Bruce Smith played at about 262lbs and Phil Hanson about 270-275lbs, both in a 3-4 system. I think the point of the article is true NT's and pass rushing LB's for a pro 3-4 are tricky to draft as they do not play those positions in college. Most DT's coming out of college are around 290 to 300lbs. Good for a 4-3 but undersized for a NT in a pro 3-4.

+1. Let'em all line up and see who wins. This kid can hit and he's got the attitude we need. There's been lots of undersized linebackers who get it done. Screw the measuring tape and let'em win it or lose it on the field.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_...?urn=nfl,229833 Nothing we don't know, but stated very well. The lack of college teams that run a 3-4 defense makes for picking the right players even more of a challenge and a crapshoot.

He's a nice player but not a NT. Too small and too light - Kyle Williams 2.0. We have enough tweeners. We need a wide body ala Ted Washington in that spot.

Even so, I'm feeling like Hamlet about this. On the one hand, McNabb is light years better than what we have and is said to have three more seasons in him. On the other hand, we're buidling with the draft and losing a top pick like a #2 right now seems steep. On the other hand, take McNabb and a draft a QB to groom............and on it goes. I just hope he does have a few good seasons left and this is not a Russ Brandon "let's sell season tickets" move.

I forgot about that. Those two drawls together using SEC football slang would be a hoot to hear.

He was a rook from a small school. A year under his belt he might be worth another look. Has prototypical size, why not take a shot? CFL has produced a lot of good players for the NFL.

Just about bunch of stats on that site. Besides, basically three rooks on that line and a few that played sparingly or just off the street some weeks. No continuity or time to play together. We have Green on the right side, a first rounder on the left, hopefully, and the rest will have a chance to play together for a season. Relax, this line is going to improve.

Wow, bold and thoughtful. This just came out of nowhere. I'll have to rethink the entire draft now. Who knew?

I've had this same surgery - twice! (weight lifting mishap and the first one didn't heal completely) He's in for a long and difficult recovery. It's really painful and the bicep tear triggers many months of spasms. He's in far better shape than I but I can't see him putting the shoulder down to make a tackle or stretch to block a pass anytime soon.

That was a hell of an effort! Thanks for taking the time and being so transparent in your presentation. It's nice to read an intelligent post like this. I've copied it and will see how things stack up on draft day! I'm sure the nattering nabobs will weigh in and challenge it but I for one appreciate your work.

+1. That was a brutal injury. Makes no sense to rush this guy, we need him for years to come.

Oh great, another "sky is falling" thread. Relax boys, the fun's just beginning. And like you, I just formed my own opinion on this thread. It's BS.