This could be a very good team if they'd get few more defensive players (or better play from their existing ones) and a DC who has a clue on what he's doing. Offensively we're pretty darn good except for the two QBs that don't seem to understand the importance of protecting the ball. Matt's INTs come mostly when he tries to force the ball into coverage. I don't have a huge problem with Matt other than how fragile and wimpy he is. I don't think I've ever seen a QB that gets hurt or shows pain during a course of game/season as much as he does. And Sage, well, he's just a plain idiot. He looks the part, but there's no doubt he's a backup. I have no idea what he's thinking. He'll throw the ball right to the defender without a WR in sight.
Setting the coaching and DC issue aside, the keys to improving are:
1. We have got to get major improvement from the DT position. We're getting no push up the middle and we aren't all that good at stuffing the run. I'd be playing Oakam for the rest of the year. I'll give Amobi one more year before I consider him a bust.
2. We need a stud (and I mean STUD!) LB. This is by far the weakest area of the team, IMO.
3. Get better play at the S positions. I like what Wilson brings, but let's face it, he's not the long term answer. We can almost start from scratch and be just as good, IMO. I hope I never see CC Brown back there again. Want to experiment? I'd play Molden at CB and try Bennett at FS the rest of the year. Can't hurt.
4. Again, time to throw Molden into the fire and see what we have.
5. Same with JJ. I think JJ should getting more snaps than Anderson. I don't have a problem with Anderson per say, but come on, he doesn't scare anyone. A dozen guys could do what he does. The few plays that have gone to JJ in recent weeks has shown he has the ability to create in the open field. Let's give him a real shot in game time conditions.
6. We definitely need another young RB to help out Slaton.
7. Draft a quality young QB - not these 7th-round scrubs. It's time to start grooming a decent prospect.
8. OL, OL, OL and more OL.
If it were me drafting, I'd go:
1. LB
2. DE
3. OL (preferrably a stud C or G)
4. QB
5. BPA
6. BPA
7. BPA
I think we already have the FS on roster between Bennett and DRob (if he doesn't regain his speed). Someone needs to light a fire under the ass of each DT so I'm not drafting one.
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