Why Can't the Defense Stop Elite QBs?

[barrett]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Watt is spoiling the fans here, Smith's year was comparable to the year that Gary Walker had in 2002 and that got Gary to the Pro Bowl. Smith is not the problem.

We need an ILB who is a force to go along with Cushing, and we need better production from the OLBs. Sadly I have five positions that could be addressed with the 1st round pick: ILB, OLB, NT, WR or TE.

I'd be ok with any of those 5. I had not considered TE, but if there was a great one available I would probably prefer that to a WR since we are more likely to effectively use a great TE. An ILB would have to be special and multitalented (a pass rush and coverage guy in addition to regular ILB skills).