With the draft over now and free agency dying down little by little, what holes do you see that this team still needs to fill? With our first four picks being from the defence and our last few leaning more towards the offensive side of the ball are there still question marks remaining?
The defensive line seems to be on its way to being more solid than last year with the additions of Larry Tripplett, Mc Cargo, Williams and Anderson (who I liked during the second part of last year). Our secondary seems to be one of the brightest spots for years to come with the youth that was drafted. Our linebackers are continuing to age before our eyes as Posey, Fletch and TKO are all over 30 now. We are all praying that the best player on our defence (TKO) is going to shine and pick up where he left off. Not only is Takeo an inspiration to us the fans he inspires the players around him (which elevates play). Should Marv and Co. pull in one more veteran LB as an insurance policy for TKO?
The biggest question mark in my mind would have to be the oline, again. It seems like we go through this routine over and over every year and patchwork is the answer. Alot of us find ourselves asking, why aren't oline drafted higher by this team? Could it be the fear of a bust like big Mike was? Or was Modrak and the scouts just not impressed with anyone available at the number eight slot?
Anyway Fowler and Reyes were added to take over for Teague and hopefully Anderson (sorry VA). Peters and Gandy I believe will stay put in there positions and hopefully we get a healthy Villareal this season. The offence has a ton of wild cards imo. Everett at tight end and the addition of Royal could be the two front runners for the starting position. One more will be kept and I'm guessing it will be Euhus or Nuefeld. The recieving corps look super fast this year. Fastest I can ever remember. If Peerless can get beck to "Buffalo form" look out. I truly believe that one of the younger guys will step up this year and suprise the coaches and the fans (Nance could be the one). The full back position is one that went under the radar last year. Shelton played below average and Goldsberry isn't ready for the NFL. Burns is a good special teamer but lacks the size to hold up against linebackers. Hopefully Shelton finds the 2004 Shelton. HB to me is the most solitified postiion on the team right now. Grabbing Thomas was a good move and will be a nice change of pace. Shaud should be worried about reps, but I still think he makes the team. Qb Qb Qb hmmmm. JP, Nall and Holcomb. All I can say is open competition and we shall see. It's a cop-out but....... Our special teams will be fine and hopefully Moreman doesn't get that much playing time this year.