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***phocis850*** · 09-16-2010, 01:56 PM

I think a more pressing need is a replacement for Sam Baker.

Sporkdevil · 09-16-2010, 01:58 PM

(09-16-2010 01:53 PM)Knight of God Wrote: So he's only going to play 4 games?

Sorry, that may have been confusing. Rice is expected back around week 8 or 9. VJ wouldn't play until week 5. It would be a huge investment for what they only really need for about 4 weeks, during which he would be learning the offense and probably be pretty rusty.

Knight of God · 09-16-2010, 02:00 PM

(09-16-2010 01:58 PM)Sporkdevil Wrote: Sorry, that may have been confusing. Rice is expected back around week 8 or 9. VJ wouldn't play until week 5. It would be a huge investment for what they only really need for about 4 weeks, during which he would be learning the offense and probably be pretty rusty.

Oh thanks. You have a point and while I'm with you. TD has a LOT of faith in guys already here man.

Sporkdevil · 09-16-2010, 02:01 PM

(09-16-2010 01:56 PM)phocis850 Wrote: I think a more pressing need is a replacement for Sam Baker.

I really with McNeil was on the block. It'd be great to get a great LT, but I think if we address that need it will be through the draft.

**Tandy** · 09-16-2010, 02:02 PM

(09-16-2010 01:56 PM)phocis850 Wrote: I think a more pressing need is a replacement for Sam Baker.

I agree 100%

Knight of God · 09-16-2010, 02:05 PM

(09-16-2010 02:01 PM)Sporkdevil Wrote: I really with McNeil was on the block. It'd be great to get a great LT, but I think if we address that need it will be through the draft.

Yeah, because that worked so well for us. I wish we'd stop burning draft picks. I think that he's a solid lineman just not LT and once again I was flamed for saying that when we drafted him. TD made a panic move which is becoming his thing.

Sporkdevil · 09-16-2010, 02:10 PM

(09-16-2010 02:05 PM)Knight of God Wrote: Yeah, because that worked so well for us. I wish we'd stop burning draft picks. I think that he's a solid lineman just not LT and once again I was flamed for saying that when we drafted him. TD made a panic move which is becoming his thing.

I think there is still potential. He's only got two years (missing a bunch of games due to injury) under his belt. If he can stay on the field and improve he could be an impact LT in another year or two. Maybe he should get moved to RT or something, but it's too early to call a LT a bust. I'm gonna hold off on judgement, as he has had flashes of top level play.

Knight of God · 09-16-2010, 02:12 PM

(09-16-2010 02:10 PM)Sporkdevil Wrote: I think there is still potential. He's only got two years (missing a bunch of games due to injury) under his belt. If he can stay on the field and improve he could be an impact LT in another year or two. Maybe he should get moved to RT or something, but it's too early to call a LT a bust. I'm gonna hold off on judgement, as he has had flashes of top level play.

No, he's not a bust yet. Like I said, he is a solid lineman just not a great LT.

Sporkdevil · 09-16-2010, 02:15 PM

(09-16-2010 02:12 PM)Knight of God Wrote: No, he's not a bust yet. Like I said, he is a solid lineman just not a great LT.

Great LT's are just so dang difficult to get, and take so long to develop. I would put our biggest need next draft at LT or WR.

Knight of God · (This post was last modified: 09-16-2010 02:22 PM by Knight of God.)

(09-16-2010 02:15 PM)Sporkdevil Wrote: Great LT's are just so dang difficult to get, and take so long to develop. I would put our biggest need next draft at LT or WR.

I say draft either a WR or another TB. Thats just me though. I'm wishing we had taken Clay Matthews and still got Sean Weatherspoon.

As for LT next year, I hope not. I'm seriously tired of burning picks.