Author Topic: 2012 NFL Draft  (Read 20264 times)

yapper

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Re: 2012 NFL Draft
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2012, 01:27:18 pm »
This offseason comes down to picking up 4 (possibly 5) critical players:

- A starting LT
- A #1 WR  (big, strong, fast -- the whole package)
- A 3rd DE with big-time pass rush ability
- A CB who can immediately upgrade the #2 opposite Tillman and replace him as our 1 in 2-3 years
- (Possibly) A 2nd WR to complete our WR trio (along with the #1, and Bennett); depending on what scheme Tice installs and the fate of Johnny Knox, this could either be a small, blazing fast Knox type or a possession-plus, 1a type WR

If we get those 5 players in here and Tice can put some sort of competitive offense on the field on a regular basis, we're back in the hunt (assuming all our injured guys come back 100% of course).  With 4 draft picks in the top 3 rounds and a bunch of room under the cap to go after FAs, there is no excuse for not getting every one of those needs addressed between now and May. Any GM who knows what he's doing should be able to get this to-do list handled without a great deal of difficulty. 
« Last Edit: January 10, 2012, 01:34:05 pm by yapper »