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The offense is nearly complete after the re-signing of McGovern and Anderson, the trade for Moore and extension of Knox.

 

I still think we need more depth at WR and hopefully Beane as one in the top 100 picks in the draft. Also need a FB to replace Gilliam.  My guess is Beane uses a late rd pick. 

 

Now it’s time to address the defense.  Alford is a nice addition at CB. However we still need significant help at all three levels of the defense.  I read a stat that said 45% of safeties drafted in the top 100 become immediate starters in the NFL.  That seems overly optimistic but it may be a hint that is where Beane is looking early in the draft.  Early Edge rusher also tend to get early PT.  
 

A LB seems the most pressing concern in free agency. I suspect Leonhard wants someone he trusts in his defense to start along side Bernard.  I also wonder how he fills the NT slot.  
 

 

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I was hoping for a veteran NT in free agency, maybe another vet LB. I'm okay with getting a S and LBs in the draft.

 

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Chanel would be a great pick-up if we can swing it.  

 

I'm kind of all in on using most of our draft picks to bolster the defense.  We need a safety, probably another LB even if we sign someone in FA, and we should try for a player to boost the pass rush.  What's kind of nice about the D is that we do have 4-5 guys who were either hurt all or most of last season who are coming back.

 

I'd expect another CB & another WR in the mid/late rounds.

 

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1 minute ago, Success said:

Chanel would be a great pick-up if we can swing it.  

 

I'm kind of all in on using most of our draft picks to bolster the defense.  We need a safety, probably another LB even if we sign someone in FA, and we should try for a player to boost the pass rush.  What's kind of nice about the D is that we do have 4-5 guys who were either hurt all or most of last season who are coming back.

 

I'd expect another CB & another WR in the mid/late rounds.

 

 

Chenel has signed for Washington.

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Thus far, Beane seems to be content or unable with not adding playmakers on D

 

DL: Groot, Oliver, Walker, Sanders, Carter and Hoecht who won’t be available until mid season 

 

LB: Bernard, Dorian and Joe (currently this group looks like the weakness LB group in the NFL)

 

Secondary: Benford, Hairston (???? staying healthy a full season),  Alford, Bishop and Hancock.

 

IMO, huge needs at DE, LB, S and secondary depth. Major pressure on Beane to nail this draft. Going to need 2 starters at minimum and multiple depth players!

 

Currently, the D is very concerning.

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Cheap veteran bridge safety 

Cb3

Veteran bridge ilb

Legitimate veteran pass rusher 

Legitimate veteran wr insurance for Palmer injury concerns 

Cheap veteran guard 

 

Then draft all these positions 

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