oldmanfan

I agree wholeheartedly they have to focus on the lines, especially on offense. I think I would focus on finding a couple guys in FA, particularly a quality C if they see one. It takes a while for young guys to learn the position and Allen could really use a real pro at C to help with blocking calls, etc. Maybe the guy from Denver. But if they also see a plug in guy first round at either OT spot I'd take him. I'm betting they go for a pass rusher in round 1 because this draft is talent heavy there. And I'd be Ok seeing that as well. I see a long future for Allen, but that's assuming a good O line. Football is still won or lost in the trenches from my perspective.

This is a microcosm of what is wrong with our society at large.

Not to nitpick, but if you include Miller three starters were drafted in the last three years.

No one is saying he is. Quit being such a jackass.

Tight ends have to catch the ball. Clay isn't. Goodbye.

Doesn't bother me at all

We'd have been better. Obviously. Their loss shows the dearth of true offensive line talent in the league. And lack of good coaching. Guys from college and one read shotgun offenses don't learn the nuances of run blocking especially. We have a promising young QB that needs a run game and better pass protection. I hope they take some cap $$ and use it on O linemen in free agency. Maybe Paradis to solidify the interior at C and to tutor younger guys. Another G at least, maybe a RT. Have to trust their pro scouts to find guys ready to step up. Or if they see a stud O linemen when they pick in round one, get him. Also they need to really think about Castillo. I assume Daboll has told him what blocking schemes and fits he needs for his offense. Can Castillo teach that? I'm not confident.

Best wishes this holiday season my friend.

They need to bring better guys in. And you need to quit sounding off only inweekscwhen they may not have done that well. We never see you here after a win

Everyone knew they were going to draft their franchise QB and they did. Don't be deliberately ignorant. Now what do they have to do? Get some linemen to protect him and a decent WR and/or TE. Again you know this so stop being an idiot.

It starts with drafting a QB. Like they did this last year. I'll bet you were one of the masses screaming for them to do so.

Then don't.

A rookie QB losing to the Pats when on the road, against the genius Belichick, is neither alarming nor any predictor of a young QBs future.

Andca couple weeks ago it was a great week. Why do some here insist on wallowing in misery?

Utter nonsense

I agree they need O line desperately but I'd rather see what they can get in FA there. Takes a while to learn O line positions (although Nelson is an exception) so might get better band for the buck in FA. I do think they get a TE in the draft.

Top guys in the draft are mostly on defense. You see a guy with All Pro potential grab him, especially at DE or OLB.

The game never slowed down for Losman.. it already is for Allen.

It will be a good challenge for both Allen and Daboll. Daboll knows Belicheat pretty well so it will be interesting to see what he draws up for Sunday. And if Allen can run what he wants.

I hate to see any young person, in any profession, lose their way because of drug addiction. It seems this kid simply cannot conquer his demons. I hope he gets the help he needs.

I guess I'm not allowed to comment since I don't have seasons.

Another guy conflating accuracy with completions. Another guy who has no idea what accuracy really is and how it's actually measured. Allen has growth to do and things to work in. But when are these false analyses going to stop?

I think the O line is a major FA target. They know they need to protect Allen more.

My guess is they will target some O linemen we haven't heard all that much about, sort of like Hyde and Poyer when they got them. Same with WRs or TEs. Draft I expect a pass rushing DE or OLB in round 1 as that is where the real talent lies in the draft, then focus on the lines and WRs and a CB and RB somewhere I there. Beane is not the type to spend wildly, and he also has to know they need to spend resources on the offensive side of the ball to protect their young QB.

We will never agree on this. But one disagreement after - what, ten years on these boards? I can live with that. I can't live with a TE that can't catch though.