04-28-2019, 05:42 PM
I am pleased but realistic about the draft.
Our three best weapons are Mixon, Green and Boyd.
Honestly think Mixon and running game are the most important weapon. It helps Andy and opens things up for Green and Boyd.
having a physical TE who can sell the block and then be a weapon in play action also opens things up for Green and Boyd.
Plus Mixon can be a top 5 back if he has even an average NFL o line.
Having said these things, the new coach needs a couple of seasons to fix this team and make it a top contender.
The linebackers are still way below average, one third round rookie ( or even a first round rookie) is not fixing that problem, we cannot stop the run, and our pass rush is average not elite.
However, given we have Mixon and the positive impact on the entire team of having a serious running game, trying to substantially improve the o line was the best move in the coach's first year.
It is going to take another year or a serious free agent signing or trade to substantially improve the linebacker issue.
By the way, if they are healthy after camp, they are not cutting either of the 2 rookie RBs. Both of those guys have very high ceilings and you need to carry four RBs if you are going to build your offense around the running game.
Our three best weapons are Mixon, Green and Boyd.
Honestly think Mixon and running game are the most important weapon. It helps Andy and opens things up for Green and Boyd.
having a physical TE who can sell the block and then be a weapon in play action also opens things up for Green and Boyd.
Plus Mixon can be a top 5 back if he has even an average NFL o line.
Having said these things, the new coach needs a couple of seasons to fix this team and make it a top contender.
The linebackers are still way below average, one third round rookie ( or even a first round rookie) is not fixing that problem, we cannot stop the run, and our pass rush is average not elite.
However, given we have Mixon and the positive impact on the entire team of having a serious running game, trying to substantially improve the o line was the best move in the coach's first year.
It is going to take another year or a serious free agent signing or trade to substantially improve the linebacker issue.
By the way, if they are healthy after camp, they are not cutting either of the 2 rookie RBs. Both of those guys have very high ceilings and you need to carry four RBs if you are going to build your offense around the running game.
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