A co worker and I got to talking this morning about what we would do if we were in Teddy's shoes after one game.. 60 minutes of football and what position made us concerned. Again after one game.

He argued that running back was the concern and how he would fill it.. the Lynch trade was his choice.. even if it required giving up a linebacker and such.. he thought Poppinga and a later round pick would get it done.. I disagreed that Poppinga carries that type of value.. but his opinion not mine.

After one game and watching tape I had some mental ideas of weaknesses that we have from a personnel standpoint.

Running back depth was one.

Defensive actives, but that is a temporary worry.. guys will come back.

Defensive line depth.. before and after the Harrell injury..

Punt returner... yeah I still don't like Options A (Williams) and option B (Jennings) being put at risk.

Edge backers.. We have Matthew and Jones.. no worries there.. Zombo looks the part of adding pressure (I see Paup when I see Zombo)... but beyond that I have little faith in the depth.

Corner back depth is a concern.. but will Harris due back, Shields looks promising and I still hold faith in Underwood.. not pressing at the moment.

Random thoughts aside I still rate the punt returner issue as the first priority if I was to make a move.. a single move.

So.. with my rambles above notwithstanding..

Leap into MM or Ted's position for a single decision.. and give your solution and reasoning to it.

List your primary concern after week one and how you would address it from a personnel standpoint, more details the better as I am looking for your thoughts..

If adding a player from outside, how added and whom goes upon the roster to make room.

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Oh geez. I'm going to let you down here Pack as I won't go into depth. The thing is, I just don't know.

I do know that I want another RB as I don't trust Jackson to play the next 18 games and Kuhn is too slow to be my #1 RB. Nance is a backup and only a backup. He can't be my #1.

I wouldn't have gone into the season with 3 FBs and 4 TEs. I thought that was silly before the season started. I would have had 3 RBs.

Historically, a lot of teams lose a RB as the year goes on. Heck, look at us. How many times have we finished a season with our RBs healthy? Jackson never finished a season. I don't think that guy with the cool hair who used to back up Ahman Green ever played a full season. Ah yes, Najeh Davenport. Was drawing a blank. Heck, Green was our best back since the Favre era and he never even had 2 straight healthy seasons. So Grant has been our most reliable back since the Favre era began.

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D line is my biggest concern. Harrell is out, I think he could have been a nice plus had he been able to stay healthy. Neal's injury is the kind that tends to linger and affects the ability to perform. Cullen is dinged, he should be able to heal but it will affect his performance until that time. I question how ready Wynn and Wilson are.

Running back is tenuous. Kuhn will not be much of a threat and Nance is unproven if Jackson goes down. Getting Lynch at a fair price would be a huge plus IMO. I agree, Popingga and a late draft choice won't do it. If it did I would jump on it. I read the Bills asked for Brad Jones and a high draft choice. I would not do that. I would offer a choice of 3 from Donald Lee, Pat Lee, Popingga and a low draft pick. If they want Hawk I would want something along with Lynch. Hawk is a starter, Lynch is 3rd string. The 2 ahead of Lynch are not All Pro. Hawk, though not spectacular, has been solid.

DBs will come around. Underwood getting healthy will help. Shields and Burnette should get better game by game. Harris and Bigby will be pluses if they can contribute. And we always have Bush to fall back on. I say that kiddingly, but actually, how many teams have somebody that level to fall back on as a 5th or 6th CB that can also play safety?

Griminy, the Bills should also consider we already gave them Meredith!LOL

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Everyone probably knows where I'm going to come down but ... I still don't trust the left side of the OL.

I'd be giving reps to Bulaga and telling Clifton he's gotta do better or he gets yanked.

And I'd be calling about Mankins and asking Belichek's terms.

Okay, now that I got that unreasonable dead horse/wishful thinking out one more time, the next thing I'd do...

Leave no stone unturned for a nickel/dime CB.

I still think that, after OL, that's the position that is going to bite us hardest before the season is done.

One injury at corner and we're in serious do-do.

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My concern remains the pass rush, but the Packers have made their own bed now. I wouldn't go outside the organization at this point and make a deal. Nobody is going to give up a quality pass rusher at this point in the season. I know Adalius Thomas is out there and I'd give him a look, but he'd have to be impressive in a workout for me to consider it.

I'll add this though. I want to see Brandon Jackson play against Buffalo and Chicago. If he can't run on the Bears and Bills, then we have a problem. My solution would be Marshawn Lynch. Even if it's just a one year rental ala Andre Rison.

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A one and a two and a Underwood for Asamougha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A one and a two and a Underwood for Asamougha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Just realized I didn't answer whole question:

If Mankins, and part of Belichek's price was not player(s), I'd cut Colledge or Spitz. I'd trade either/both of those, and/or any linebacker except Jones and Matthews. :)

If CB: I"d flip a three sided coin with Underwood/Lee/Bush, and that's the one I'd cut.

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A one and a two and a Underwood for Asamougha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I don't think RB is that big of a concern. BJ won't be a consistent 1500 yard rusher, but he'll get the job done and Kuhn is more than capable of handling himself too. Personally, I'm more concerned about corner play and the pass rush.