Happy Days Lois & Clark Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/teamneeds.html#buf Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart 1) RB - Emmitt Smith retired and Marcell Shipp was injured and in the doghouse 2) CB - Duane Starks was a free agent bust and the team lacks a stud in the secondary 3) OG - The interior of the offensive line is below average at best 4) QB - Josh McCown was benched for Shaun King and John Navarre, which speaks volumes 5) DT - Someone to play alongside young stud Darnell Dockett would be nice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta Falcons Depth Chart 1) FS - The team has built a nice young secondary but Cory Hall can be upgraded 2) OT - Kevin Shaffer is far from ideal as a starter at left tackle 3) OLB - Matt Stewart is far from a star so a good young outside linebacker could be added 4) TE - Alge Crumpler is one of the best in the business but a blocker could be added 5) K - Jay Feely is an unrestricted free agent and may not be brought back next year -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart 1) WR - It seems as though they have been looking for a stud wide receiver for the last decade 2) CB - Deion Sanders may not play beyond this year and even if he does depth is needed 3) ILB - The underrated Edgerton Hartwell will be a free agent and his return is questionable 4) FS - Will Demps is solid but nothing special and Corey Fuller is nearing the end 5) OL - They are fine with their starters but adding some depth couldn't hurt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buffalo Bills Depth Chart 1) DT - Pat Williams will be an unrestricted free agent and Sam Adams is not entirely happy 2) CB - Troy Vincent was moved to safety so they need to at least add depth if not a starter 3) OL - Jonas Jennings may move on as a free agent so the line may be re-shuffled 4) RB - Travis Henry will likely be traded so a backup to Willis McGahee may be needed 5) ILB - London Fletcher is getting up there in years and the wear may be beginning to show -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolina Panthers Depth Chart 1) OT - The team suffered some massive hits along the offensive line last offseason 2) FS - Deon Grant was lost as a free agent and someone to take his place is still needed 3) OLB - The story of Mark Fields is inspirational but he is not a top starting linebacker 4) RB - The career of Stephen Davis is in doubt and DeShaun Foster is always hurt 5) CB - Ricky Manning and Chris Gamble are a good starting combo but depth is needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago Bears Depth Chart 1) WR - The team has some solid youngsters but lack the true #1 receiving threat they need 2) OT - John Tait is solid but Qasim Mitchell leaves a lot to be desired at left tackle 3) TE - Desmond Clark isn't the type of dynamic tight end teams look for these days 4) OG - More help up front in the trenches for a team that desperately needs it 5) RB - Thomas Jones did a nice job but Anthony Thomas is likely long gone -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart 1) DT - Tony Williams won't be back next season and John Thornton needs a stud next to him 2) CB - The team has been searching for a shut-down cornerback for years 3) SS - They got a good one in Madieu Williams last year but he is only half the answer 4) C - Rich Braham has been solid for them but they need to develop an eventual successor 5) OLB - Kevin Hardy just hasn't gotten the job done outside for them this season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland Browns Depth Chart 1) OT - This team has been looking for a stud offensive tackle for years now 2) QB - Jeff Garcia has been a major disappointment so a QB of the present / future is needed 3) CB - The team is solid here but lack a true difference maker in the secondary 4) DL - Despite investing #1 and #3 overall picks here they lack a stud defensive lineman 5) WR - Once again they have a bunch of solid players but no one that really stands out -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart 1) CB - Terence Newman has struggled and Pete Hunter has been hurt... Enough said 2) DT - La'Roi Glover is one of the best in the business but they have nothing beyond him 3) DE - Greg Ellis is underrated but Marcellus Wiley has been a major disappointment 4) S - Darren Woodson has more than likely played his last down as a Dallas Cowboy 5) QB - If Drew Henson isn't the long-term solution then someone must be brought in soon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denver Broncos Depth Chart 1) DT - There are a lot of solid players on the interior but they lack a difference maker 2) TE - Shannon Sharpe retired too late for them to adequately replace him last offseason 3) DE - A replacement for pass rush specialist Bertrand Berry would help 4) QB - Jake Plummer will likely be there for a while but they need a reliable backup option 5) LB - Depth must be replenished after losing John Mobley and Ian Gold last offseason -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detroit Lions Depth Chart 1) SS - Walker is the weak link in what has become a pretty good young secondary 2) TE - Stephen Alexander and Casey Fitzsimmons aren't playmakers 3) DE - Cory Redding is average at best and Kalimba Edwards can't play every down 4) OG - Journeyman David Loverne just doesn't get the job done inside 5) FS - While still solid Brock Marion is getting up there in years -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green Bay Packers Depth Chart 1) DE - Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is solid on one side but Aaron Kampman is more of a backup 2) SS - Mark Roman was brought in but has been a disappointment for them in the secondary 3) QB - Brett Favre won't play forever so it is time to bring in his heir apparent 4) LB - There is talk of shuffling their linebacker corps and moving Nick Barnett outside 5) CB - Some more depth is needed after trading away Mike McKenzie to New Orleans -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Houston Texans Depth Chart 1) SS - The final piece of what could be one of the better overall secondaries in the league 2) LB - Kailee Wong just isn't getting the job done like he used to at one outside spot 3) OL - Franchise player David Carr has taken quite a beating early in his career 4) DT - Seth Payne has played well at nose tackle but they need a solid backup 5) DE - They are set with Gary Walker and Robaire Smith but depth would be welcomed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart 1) CB - A long standing problem with nothing more than backups starting right now 2) DT - Tony Dungy needs someone like Warren Sapp inside to wreak havoc in his scheme 3) OLB - Marcus Washington was a big loss and Cato June was solid but not special 4) OG - Rick DeMulling is an unrestricted free agent and may not return 5) OT - Ryan Diem is an unrestricted free agent and may not return -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jacksonville Jaguars Depth Chart 1) LDE - They have little or nothing here after releasing both starters before the season 2) RDE - They have little or nothing here after releasing both starters before the season 3) CB - Rashean Mathias is a nice young player but there is little quality beyond him 4) SS - Donovin Darius carries a huge cap number and isn't getting any younger 5) DT - They have the best starting duo in the league but need depth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart 1) CB - The team is routinely beat through the air and they need a stud coverman 2) LB - The team needs a dynamic playmaker whether it be inside or outside 3) S - The duo of Jerome Woods and Greg Wesley have been very disappoiting this season 4) WR - Eddie Kennison and Johnnie Morton have been solid but neither is a star 5) DE - Jared Allen looks to be a major pass rush threat but they need more help beyond him -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miami Dolphins Depth Chart 1) RB - Losing Ricky Williams just absolutely killed this team, no doubt about it 2) OT - John St. Clair starts for them... Enough said 3) QB - A.J. Feeley has really struggled and it is up in the air as to whether he is the answer 4) DT - The team has just a bunch of aging veterans and journeymen inside right now 5) FS - The team needs to bring in someone better than Arturo Freeman here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart 1) OLB - Chris Claiborne is a free agent and the youngsters have disappointed 2) S - Brian Russell must be replaced so either a free or strong safety is needed 3) DT - Chris Hovan will be a free agent and most likely won't return beyond this season 4) CB - They are solid with their top 2-3 when healthy but depth is a major concern 5) OL - They found out that depth was needed after facing numerous injuries this season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New England Patriots Depth Chart 1) CB - Injuries piled up this year and a lack of depth became evident 2) OT - Matt Light does a great job but there is little or nothing at right tackle 3) OG - Steve Neal and Joe Andruzzi leave a lot to be desired inside at guard 4) S - Rodney Harrison isn't getting any younger and Eugene Wilson may move back to CB 5) ILB - Tedy Bruschi and Ted Johnson are on the wrong side of 30 and depth is needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Orleans Saints Depth Chart 1) OLB - Other than Courtney Watson in the middle they have little to write home about here 2) SS - Jay Bellamy can certainly be upgraded but otherwise the secondary is in decent shape 3) DT - It is not too early and we can definately write off Johnathan Sullivan as a bust 4) QB - Even if Aaron Brooks stays they need a youngster to develop 5) RB - The team still needs a top backup to their star runner Deuce McAllister -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New York Giants Depth Chart 1) OT - The o-line has been a glaring trouble spot for years now and must be addressed 2) ILB - Having just Kevin Lewis and Nick Greisen inside is not an ideal situation 3) WR - Amani Toomer and Ike Hilliard haven't done their part and there is little or no depth 4) RB - Tiki Barber has been amazing but they need a top backup behind him 5) FS - Could be the final piece to complete a nice young secondary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New York Jets Depth Chart 1) CB - David Barrett is only average and the Donnie Abraham is well past his prime 2) TE - Anthony Becht is a free agent and probably won't be brought back next season 3) RB - LaMont Jordan will likely leave so a top backup to Curtis Martin will be needed 4) DL - Both John Abraham and Jason Ferguson are top free agents 5) S - They have a solid duo right now but no one who is going to be a star -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oakland Raiders Depth Chart 1) LOLB - The team doesn't have the dynamic linebackers they need to run the 3-4 2) ROLB - The team doesn't have the dynamic linebackers they need to run the 3-4 3) RB - At this point they probably wish they had traded for Corey Dillon after all 4) SS - Marques Anderson has not been the answer they had hoped for 5) WR - Jerry Porter will be a free agent and beyond him they have only unproven youngsters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart 1) ILB - Mark Simoneau is not a good fit inside and Jeremiah Trotter is a free agent 2) RB - Bringing in a solid, reliable backup to Brian Westbrook is an absolute must 3) DT - Corey Simon is a free agent who may not return and depth is also a concern 4) OT - Jon Runyan isn't getting any younger and overall depth needs to be addressed 5) S - Depth is needed behind the great Brian Dawkins and Michael Lewis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart 1) OT - Oliver Ross and Max Starks are not the answer and depth is needed as well 2) CB - They have some talented youngsters but Chad Scott and Willie Williams are done 3) TE - Nothing helps out a young quarterback like a dynamic weapon at tight end 4) LB - Kendrell Bell will be a free agent and a 3-4 team can always use good LB'ers 5) DL - Kim von Oelhoffen is getting up their in years and depth is needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- San Diego Chargers Depth Chart 1) OT - Journeyman Roman Oben and 7th round pick Shane Olivea can be upgraded 2) WR - A big, dynamic playmaker would be a welcomed addition to this diminutive corp 3) FS - Bringing in a repacement for Jerry Wilson would complete a fine young secondary 4) DE - Adrian Dingle and Jacques Cesaire are only average at best on one side 5) DT - Depth and insurance behind nose tackle Jamal Williams wouldn't hurt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- San Francisco 49'ers Depth Chart 1) QB - Tim Rattay and Ken Dorsey might be good backups but they aren't starters 2) OT - With the way the o-line has played it is no wonder the offense has struggled 3) FS - Ronnie Heard is nothing to write home about and is probably little more than a backup 4) DT - Bryant Young is nearing the end of his great career and depth is needed as well 5) RB - To say Kevan Barlow has been a disappointment would be a major understatement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart 1) ILB - Last year they wanted to address the middle of the defense and this is all that is left 2) OLB - After facing a ton of injuries in '04 they realized depth is needed 3) RB - Shaun Alexander will be a free agent and if he leaves a replacement is the top priority 4) OL - Their starters are all solid to excellent but overall depth could be used 5) WR - Darrell Jackson and Koren Robinson are very good but Jerry Rice is about finished -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Louis Rams Depth Chart 1) RT - The future playing career of Kyle Turley is very much in doubt at this point 2) CB - The team has solid players like Jerametrius Butler and Travis Fisher but no studs 3) ILB - The team has been very unhappy with the play of Robert Thomas 4) OLB - Tommy Polley hasn't lived up to his potential and is always in the doghouse 5) DE - Grant Wistrom was lost and while Tony Hargrove has potential they still need depth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Depth Chart 1) DT - The team could use a top tackle to replace Warren Sapp next to Booger McFarland 2) WR - Michael Clayton is a star but Galloway, Jurevicius and Brown are about done 3) RB - Michael Pittman has done a nice job he is far from a top runner 4) OLB - You hate to say it but Derrick Brooks won't be around forever 5) SS - Dwight Smith will be a free agent and even if he comes back he wants to play corner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tennessee Titans Depth Chart 1) LT - Brad Hopkins might be moving on after a long, successful career with the team 2) RT - It will be surprising if Fred Miller is back with the team next season 3) RB - Chris Brown has been great when healthy but he can't seem to stay on the field 4) WR - Their top three are very solid but depth is needed beyond Mason, Bennett and Calico 5) K - Joe Nedney is always hurt and they can't keep bringing back Gary Anderson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Washington Redskins Depth Chart 1) DT - Cornelius Griffin has been a stud but they need an upgrade next to him 2) DE - Renaldo Wynn and Phillip Daniels are solid but lack dynamic pass rush skills 3) TE - The team uses more of an H-Back but Robert Royal is a guy who can be upgraded 4) OG - Derrick Dockey is the weak link up front and Joe Gibbs needs a top offensive line 5) WR - They have some talent but another stud in the passing game sure couldn't hurt
Buftex Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 While I mostly agree with the assesment of the Bills needs, I am not sure where they come up with the idea that London Fletcher is starting to look old. I think he is only 29 or 30, and had a terrific season. I thought, in fact, he played better as last season progressed. Where do these guys come up with this crap? That being said, we really don't have any real quality depth at the linebacker position. Guys like Crowell and Stammer seem like they are good solid special teams guys, who might be able to fill in, in a pinch, but not as long term starters, should Fletcher, Spikes or Posey go down. So, I agree ILB is a position that could use some quality depth, but I disagree that Fletcher is looking old. He is what he is, an athletic, fiery player. He can be a liability in the passing game (his game kind of reminds me of Spielman), but he plays his ass off. He cut down the stupid penalties once the team started winning.
Mile High Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 They seemed to have missed our kicker and tight end position. Anyone know how Euhnus is doing?
Bill from NYC Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 >>>1) DT - Pat Williams will be an unrestricted free agent and Sam Adams is not entirely happy<<< What is bothering Big Sam? Besides, wasn't he always a testy sort of guy?
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