Mike F Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I trust Marv, as well as Modrak and Company (behind the scenes). Royal is an excellent blocking TE, which we will need if we want to establish the running game, again. Everett (if healthy) will be our pass catching, down field threat. We can find a third TE, for developmental purposes, so that position is pretty well taken care of. Tripplett, as a DT, is a shade smaller then we are used to but will fit in to the new defensive philosophy. The fact that he played the same defense, under the coach credited with the rise of the defense (Dungy, Cover 2) can only help.............he may be like a coach on the field. As a result, the Bills should still take Ngata in the first round (#8). That would solidify our D-line, allowing us to concentrate on the O-line in free agency and the draft (as well as our other needs, such as Safety, etc). If Davis did sign, he adds depth to the WR position. At worst, he takes Josh Reed's slot. At best, he starts opposite of Lee Evans, with Parrish in the slot. A nice, cost-efficient signing that addresses a need. Lastly, some folks here are freaking out about not getting Bentley, Schaffer and Jurivicious. It would have been nice, but both lineman got a bunch of money and at least one of them (Schaefer) is not a proven commodity. Jurivicious is a solid veteran, but is he really better then Andre Davis at this point? And, maybe they did not want to play in Buffalo anyway (Bentley and Jurivicious are from Cleveland, and both are happy to go back home). I think Marv will address the O-line with solid, veteran pickups (Mawae, perhaps), before all is said and done. That, and maybe a second round selection as well. So far, so good (IMHO). Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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