Kenny Clark is considered one of the top three DT in the NFL. Mike Daniels can talk a good game. Mo Wilkerson has a few more years left (assuming he re-signs for a year). Oh, you said defensive front, meaning the front seven. Okay, I cannot disagree.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
I mean defense front as the guys that actually line up on the line, opposite the OL, which is the DL and edge (3-4 OLB)
Front seven includes off the ball LBers such as Martinez... which I'm not saying is a need because Martinez, Burks and Josh Jones (whom I still think best fits in at coverage LB (at least so far)).
Beast said
I disagree. I believe it will be easy to resign Wilkerson if (Pettine is here) Clark, Daniels will be back healthy, Adams is a year better and we have some depth there. I agree that we need an edge guy, but IMO that is a lower priority than OL. Further, per my post, that is the next highest priority after Oline
Originally Posted by: KRK
Of course you disagree, I'm talking about reality, while you're talking about an augmented reality based on your assumptions...
The largest one seeming to be, there is no reason to be concerned with the future of the guys currently on the roster.
But the facts remain the the same
1) Wilkerson isn't signed for next year, and it doesn't matter how much of a lock someone is to be resigned (such as Rodgers) the fact is that it still NEEDS to be done... so it's still on the NEEDS list.
2) You're implying that Wilkerson will easy to sign anywhere Pettine is, clearly you don't remember why Wilkerson said he signed with the Packers (playoffs chances)
3) You're assuming Pettine is 100% lock to be back with the Packers (which I hope is true, but do any of know that?)
4) Daniels is going into a contract year, and resigning him also NEEDS to be done.... also GMs have to look more than just next year, which is where fans (including me) failed to see that Thompson often drafted a position that was a need the following year... not the current year, in case they lost said player.
Using your (extrmemely questionible) assumptions I can see how your completely ignoring the future... but the needs are for the future, not only last year. But your blaming the OL while ignoring the rest of the team which is what I don't understand.
I realize it isn't the popular thing to draft, or suggest highly drafting Olinemen, but some of the suggestions on drafts don't have any offensive linemen, esp in top rounds..SERIOUSLY..WHAT GAMES ARE YOU WATCHING.
Further, if you want 12 to return to the levels he was at, give him an above average Oline, so that he can count on stepping up into a solid pocket.
Originally Posted by: KRK
I love linemen! I love reality and value more though.... and you just seem to want linemen drafted high no matter the cost or the reality.... which is a horrible way to go.
You seem to be blinded to the rest.of the team... ingoring facts and ingoring the poor WR and QB play even when the OL was perfect on some plays...