Between draft/FA, how many new linemen do they need?

[Jmac]

Go heavy in the draft and actually get a FA or two that isn't on his last leg and can still play. Oline and Dline top priority.

What u got?

[Snake]

Three would be perfect. Two would do. 

[Jared Patterson]

Have Josh bring in Joe Thuney

[mc52beast]

I’m thinking three. And not three like Matt Kalil, three guys who can actually excel at their positions. 

[Mr. Scot]

I'd be good with four, honestly.

[davos]

I see 4 absolute must gets.

Positions where we need to find a starter:

Center

Left Guard

Could survive but need an upgrade:

Left Tackle

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I look at it like:

Little/Daley-TBD-TBD-Turner-Moton

The interior being so bad made the pocket collapse 70% of Allen's drop backs, Turner didn't have any decent counterparts so he even looked bad (even though he did take a step back a bit, we know what he's capable of).  Larsen and GVR are good depth. 

Defense:

A 3-Down DE

Nose Tackle

*Both dependent on scheme. 

 

[Squirrel]

We talking offensive or defensive?

[Captain Morgan]

in this draft, 1 DT, and a LG and a Center, in that order.  Center can learn behind Paradis until he can start.

[Carolina Cajun]

Yes.

[Jon Snow]

All of them.

[davos]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

We talking offensive or defensive?

Seems like both. 

C, DT, LG, & DE

[Squirrel]

This whole draft I would be satisfied with all lineman.

 

1st left tackle

2and center

3rd DT

4th  defensive end

5th guard

6th guard 

7th DT 

[LinvilleGorge]

Due to contracts and the lack of post-June 1st cut options this year, Turner and Paradis are practically guaranteed to be on the roster next season. I really do think we need competition at center regardless. I think the most likely candidates for that competition are Larsen or a potential draft pick. Gotta hope Turner can return to form next year under a new staff. He's only 26. Will Daley move to LG?

Per usual though, LT is the giant elephant in the room. Is Little the answer or do we need to go shopping again?

[pdub0702]

2 minutes ago, davos said:

I see 4 absolute must gets.

Positions where we need to find a starter:

Center

Left Guard

Could survive but need an upgrade:

Left Tackle

--

I look at it like:

Little/Daley-TBD-TBD-Turner-Moton

The interior being so bad made the pocket collapse 70% of Allen's drop backs, Turner didn't have any decent counterparts so he even looked bad (even though he did take a step back a bit, we know what he's capable of).  Larsen and GVR are good depth. 

Defense:

A 3-Down DE

Nose Tackle

*Both dependent on scheme. 

 

Pretty spot on assessment.

If we can get a Every down 3-4 Lineman and Left Guard in the draft and bring 2 FA defensive lineman I think we could be sitting pretty well. 
 

Center can be drafted later and sit for a year or start if Paradis continues his downward trajectory. I’d feel good with this.