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Wonder when they are gonna address the depth on the oline?

My main argument is they need to draft more offense and do it earlier in the draft.

I agree 100%. There are some on here that don’t ever want to hear criticism about McD. I respect the guy for helping us get back to being relevant, but I want more. I want him to hike up his pants and dig in in clutch situations. I want him to put more emphasis on the offensive line. I just feel like it’s not horrible to have some doubts, especially after the 13 second debacle.

Well…you basically listed the only two that are worth being excited about. That said…Davis has a good chance, but needs to stay healthy. Cook has potential, but he could go either way. Out line is a problem. It just is. Dawkins is good and so is Morse. After that, we can upgrade on the other three positions. In fact, who knows how long Morse will stick it out? Might be wise to look for a center prospect sooner rather than later. The draft needs to be heavy on offensive line this year.

Listen…I like McD. He’s a good culture guy. I just question his abilities in big moments. He is the James Franklin of pro football to me. Great rah rah guy, culture builder, and motivator, but leaves a lot to be desired in game situations.

I don’t think it’s for the reasons you listed. I think people are starting wake up to the fact that we have almost nothing on offense beyond Allen and Diggs while the defense is loaded from top to bottom. Our line is average at best. At best. Saffold hasn’t been good and Bates might be better suited as a backup. There wasn’t any competition brought in for bates this off-season. He was handed the job. Not only that, but the depth talent is very low. Bottom line is we haven’t done enough to take the line to the next level. Heck, our qb is our leading rusher almost week in and week out. Im also concerned about the receiver depth. We took Shakir, who is inactive. We did take cook and I’m still a little surprised we did that, but I like him. It was a breath of fresh air. Now we need to keep adding weapons in case Davis or Diggs go down. We still have almost no speed at all.

Is it a bad take because you don’t agree with it?

Good points It’s called bad oline depth.

We need to invest heavily on the offensive line this off-season.

This is sarcasm right?

You missed the point…we weren’t running the ball well the first two games and it goes back as far as most of last season.

That’s the point. Why isn’t there an oline at this point? Don’t even start talking about injuries. We haven’t been able to run for more than just this season.

I don’t disagree. I have been really down on McD since the 13 seconds. I feel he crapped his pants in a huge moment and doesn’t get enough criticism for it. I’m fact, the sight of him makes me a little queasy. That said…he’s our best option. He has helped build the team and deserves a lot of the credit. However…I wish he would push for more offensive help to take some of the burden off Allen.

Agree. They had two shots at it and didn’t use him on third or fourth downs. But they run him in blowout wins. Can’t make it up…

He slipped man…I’d bet he doesn’t slip every time.

He’s not wrong.

Exactly!!! Why do they refuse to do this?

This is so bad. What makes you think he’s “smug” or “full of himself”. Great analysis.

How did that work last year at CB?

Just know that if we don’t pay poyer, then we will prob be looking at a first round safety…

I know Beane traded a first and other picks for Diggs, but we have to start throwing high picks at receivers. You think the bengals are regretting all the high picks on receivers?

We are screwed if Diggs or Davis moss a big chunk of time.

Saying a guy doesn’t fit the culture based on assuming something is pretty sad. Did it ever occur to you thats just how he might be? What? He doesn’t fit the “culture” because he’s laid back? Wow…carry on…

Are you saying this based on the response on draft night? I think it might be a little judgmental on your part to say this.

McDs precious defense can’t get off the field against Denver’s second string offense. Unreal. Still can’t get to the qb against second stringers.