The problem is, where we were picking, there were no linemen available to take that could make a real impact. We took players who are going to be able to contribute and make a bigger impact a lot sooner than any o-linemen we could have drafted.
I'm not saying it was smart to NOT draft o-linemen, but you cant really argue with who we drafted.
Whitner - we have no SS. Do you trust the 2-headed monster of bowen/wire? I dont.
Simpson - Vincent is getting up there in years. We needed a FS. This way, Simpson can learn the position from TV for a season or 2, and then step right in as a starter as early as next season.
McCargo - we needed DT help, this adressed that need
Youboty - Theres a good chance we lose clements next offseason. We have a player who can fill in that role as a starting CB, a player who is potentially 1st round talent that we snagged in the first round.
IMO, our offensive line woes also have a lot to do with no consistency. Sure it helps having all-pros like hutch, but consider the fact that seattles o-line has stayed the same for the past 3 seasons. We did acquire some solid o-linemen in fowler and reyes. and maybe if we let a line develop together for more than 4 games they can turn into something good.
One question tho, and i'm not accusing you in particular of this, just the board in general; Why are lineman additions such as fowler and reyes automatically dismissed as nothing, yet people think a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick is automatically a gold mine, sure-fire all pro?