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Originally Posted by chiguy
Save your breath Tony, he refuses to believe these guys aren't already great players. I've already pointed out twice that the staff has said the line needs additional talent.
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You said you were done posting three posts ago however you keep attacking the poster instead of providing any semblance of debatable facts. Even after I responded to what little substance you put out at the beginning before switching to non-football hyperbole.
I already said I would draft an OL this year after our firt four picks. I also said we need to sign another veteran such as Steussie as a backup. I went on to say I would consider drafting an OL in the first three rounds next year.
After having said I act like one of your students I think maybe you should look in the mirror because I don't think I am the one getting schooled here.
You twist everything that is said and don't respond to my rebuttals. We have seen 20 games or more from all of our starting OL positons except one. Yet you said guys on the OL have only played 6 games all against bad teams and we can't judge them on that. But somehow we are supposed to assume that a player drafted after the first round right out of college should be able to beat our current starters. However when I have asked for the draftee that you thought could do this you never came up with any players names. Even after repeatedly asking you to elaborate on your posts.
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Originally Posted by Tony Soprano
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Linehan, himself, has said the Rams need to try to strengthen their Offensive line - even
after adding Jacob Bell.
He said it this month.
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I agree it would be nice to strengthen the OL. That don't mean we are going to find a better starter in the draft this year after round 1. I would be all for it if we can however I would like us to use our first four picks on players that fill two areas. I would like to see them be an area of need and have a good shot at contributing this year (playing time). IMO it would be harder for an OL to come in and see as much playing time or be as big of an upgrade at his position as a WR(#2WR or #3WR this year), SS(Chavous replacement), or CB(corner, nickel, dime) this year. I am not saying we have great players as chiguy keeps trying to say because he is left defenseless in his replies. I would draft an OL in the 5th round or beyond this year. I would sign a veteran backup player maybe Steussie this year for depth and insurance. I would draft another OL next year as high as the first three rounds.
I chose Chris Long as our DE this year because Little and Hall are both old we don't have much talent at DE, we don't have a young DE pass rusher waiting in the wing, and I believe he could start over Hall from day 1.
IMO a young safety would benefit from having Chavous around and could push him for his starting job because of his declining skills. IMO a CB could see plenty of action at nickel or dime and push for a starting job. We need a #3WR that can push for the starting #2 WR job right now our best option on the team might be Looker. I believe those positions would have a better chance of seeing playing time then an OL drafted after round 1.
So to sum it up don't get the wrong impression from chiguy on my stance I would be all for upgrading the OL. I just prefer to try to upgrade the team with the biggest impact players in areas of need. This year I fill we have positions that could see bigger upgrades then OL with our 2nd-4th picks. I believe we have bigger weaknesses at other areas. That does not
meant that I think we can't or shouldn't try to upgrade the OL position. I definitely don't think they are great.