11-22-2023, 09:16 PM
(11-13-2023, 06:51 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I think we've all seen enough to know what the big needs are for next year's draft/free agency.
1. Interior Pass Rush - We've been missing this since Geno retired. We got a glimpse with Larry O, but we absolutely must have a guy that can knife through the line and create pressure up the middle.
2. Safety - I'll hedge this a little, saying that maybe Battle can be the guy to step in and secure this spot. I would much rather see another speed/coverage guy like Dax back there.
3. TE - Normally I don't clamor for a tight end, but the reality is that teams aren't going to move away from taking away the deep stuff. We need a guy that can punish teams over the middle and make some big plays up the seam.
4. IOL. Still not sold on the guys. It would be nice to have a Pro-Bowl caliber guy somewhere in the middle.
Obviously things will change with the roster, but those are the issues that I seem to scratch my head about every week.
We need a NT as well to learn behind DJ Reader assuming we extend him. I think Safety will be fine with both Battle and Tycen
Anderson on the team. One of these guys can be the stud next to Dax Hill I am pretty sure. Agree on 3-tech, TE, agree on IOL, we
need a LG or a Center and move Karras. We will need a stud weapon, whether that be a WR, TE or RB to add to the fray...
Maybe all 3.
We also need a pass rusher in case Murphy doesn't grow into a stud or Ossai keeps getting injured.
We will need a RT once Jonah leaves.
We have a lot of needs, more than I thought coming into this season, but they can be filled with a smart Free Agency and Draft as
long as we add a new OL coach and even some scouts that know the trenches on both sides to help Duke in the Draft.
