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Apr 27, 2013 at 9:06 AM

RollinWith21n52
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Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
We lost both Soap and Rickey. Another guy to compete and backup at NT.

It actually might make more sense to bring in a low-cost veteran at this point than to bring in another youngster. Guys who have been around the league and played the 3-4 nose like Casey Hampton or Sione Pouha (who are both still excellent run-stuffers) and who can teach guys like Ian Williams and Dorsey a few things about playing in the trenches. IMO, you get more value by doing that than bringing in a mid-round prospect who may not even make the roster.

I don't actually think we have room anymore:

Smith
Dorsey
McDonald
Demarcus Dobbs
Ian Williams
Tank
Willl Takuafu

I also expect us to draft a kicker and keep 2 on the roster, which will further tighten our belt on other positions.

Apr 27, 2013 at 9:09 AM

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awol36
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^^^no way we keep two kickers on the roster...

Apr 27, 2013 at 9:16 AM

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Shalynch
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I HIGHLY we keep 2 kicker but draft one 2 compete with Dawson

Apr 27, 2013 at 9:39 AM

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RollinWith21n52
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Dawson is a 1 year stop-gap, and the last thing we can afford next year is a rookie who we are not certain about. This sounds expensive, but may be well worth the investment next year

Apr 27, 2013 at 10:31 AM

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GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by RollinWith21n52:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
We lost both Soap and Rickey. Another guy to compete and backup at NT.

It actually might make more sense to bring in a low-cost veteran at this point than to bring in another youngster. Guys who have been around the league and played the 3-4 nose like Casey Hampton or Sione Pouha (who are both still excellent run-stuffers) and who can teach guys like Ian Williams and Dorsey a few things about playing in the trenches. IMO, you get more value by doing that than bringing in a mid-round prospect who may not even make the roster.

I don't actually think we have room anymore:

Smith

Dorsey

McDonald

Demarcus Dobbs

Ian Williams

Tank

Willl Takuafu

I also expect us to draft a kicker and keep 2 on the roster, which will further tighten our belt on other positions.

Of that list, only Ian Williams is a true NT, and both him and his backup (Dorsey) have almost no experience playing this position in the NFL. That's why I think it makes more sense to bring in a vet to whatever else they may do in the draft.

[ Edited by GhostofFredDean74 on Apr 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM ]

Apr 27, 2013 at 10:33 AM

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GhostofFredDean74
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Btw, I think our 4th round picks here have to be Quinton Patton and the best OL on the board (Quessenberry or Mills). Could also be a CB like Hawthorne or Steve Williams, but the value seems to be with Patton and a OL.

[ Edited by GhostofFredDean74 on Apr 27, 2013 at 10:36 AM ]