Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
Unless chase youmg is available we have to go ol.
Obviously I'd be elated adding top capital to the OL but we must remember, this is Kyle. His M.O. is to spend highly at T and C and "make due" with the G position. Even after costing us a Superbowl, I doubt his philosophy has changed. He probably won't look for the next McGlinchey until he knows for sure when Staley will retire. But when he does, it'll definitely be a first round pick. He was hoping Staley, McGlinchey and Richburg would be cornerstones for 5+ years.
Considering where we are, there are very few positions where a rookie has a legitimately have a chance to start. I see guard as one of them. If we trade down (because I don't see Kyle using a 1st with no other picks until day 3 on a guard) and can pick up say 3 day two picks, I think if a top guard was available, Kyle would take him. Unless we are going to employ Kansas City pass protection techniques (mugging), we have to buy Jimmy more time in the pocket- especially if we want to call longer developing pass plays.
I can certainly see that as well in that scenario. I don't care how they do it...just shore up the IOL pass protection.
If they feel they already have the talent and put in extra focus on it this off season, fine. If they don't feel they have the talent because of skill set and/or injury history, go get it...through FA or the draft.
There's no bigger need IMHO. Then ER and WR.