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Must, Needs, Wants for roster
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:27 pm
I’ve always liked how Payton and Loomis would break down what the roster needed based on these categories. Cannot fill them all in an offseason. Below are how I see the roster based on these categories:
Musts
Guards
Versatile Tight End (primary blocking but can catch some)
Run stuffing DT
Needs
Receiver who can be a 1 or 2 option
Secondary
Pass rusher
Punter
Wants
Explosive RB
Musts
Guards
Versatile Tight End (primary blocking but can catch some)
Run stuffing DT
Needs
Receiver who can be a 1 or 2 option
Secondary
Pass rusher
Punter
Wants
Explosive RB
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Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:29 pm to NewBeginnings
WR is a must
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:55 pm to NewBeginnings
Musts:
-OG’s to give Shough a pocket to work with
-Edge that fits this scheme
-Difference maker at NT
-Gamebreaking WR
Needs:
-CB
-receiving+blocking TE
-durable starting RB
Wants:
-ILB
-DB depth
-DE depth
-OG’s to give Shough a pocket to work with
-Edge that fits this scheme
-Difference maker at NT
-Gamebreaking WR
Needs:
-CB
-receiving+blocking TE
-durable starting RB
Wants:
-ILB
-DB depth
-DE depth
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:57 pm to NewBeginnings
Immediate Needs: #1 WR, LG, RG, NT, Pass Rusher
Non-immediate Needs: RB, CB, P
Want: TE, C, #3 WR
Non-immediate Needs: RB, CB, P
Want: TE, C, #3 WR
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:19 pm to NewBeginnings
Most important need is a RG so we can finally get rid of Cesar Ruiz.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:23 pm to joe8 7
quote:
Musts:
-OG’s to give Shough a pocket to work with
-Edge that fits this scheme
-Difference maker at NT
-Gamebreaking WR
Needs:
-CB
-receiving+blocking TE
-durable starting RB
Wants:
-ILB
-DB depth
-DE depth
This one is probably the most spot on one. Not sure if an Edge is a must though but fair enough.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:28 pm to NewBeginnings
I would go tight end first or OL
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:31 pm to NewBeginnings
Estime looked like a beast today.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:48 pm to Colonel Flagg
I think we're okay at RB for the time being. IF we have a good opportunity to upgrade the position, don't skip it, but there are bigger areas of need..... for now. The goal next season is the playoffs. Our RB situation isn't going to be the reason we do or don't make the post-season most likely.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:12 pm to Suntiger
quote:
Immediate Needs: #1 WR, LG, RG, NT, Pass Rusher
Non-immediate Needs: RB, CB, P
Want: TE, C, #3 WR
Yeah this is a good breakdown.
Im almost tempted to move CB up, but idk if id move any of the others from the top down.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:34 pm to BrianKellysbuyout
quote:
I think we're okay at RB for the time being. IF we have a good opportunity to upgrade the position, don't skip it, but there are bigger areas of need..... for now. The goal next season is the playoffs. Our RB situation isn't going to be the reason we do or don't make the post-season most likely.
You for sure draft a rb this year.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:38 pm to NewBeginnings
They need everything except OT & QB and that’s not exaggerating
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:50 pm to NewBeginnings
This is pretty dead on
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:51 pm to Lester Earl
Yeah, we’re in BPA territory.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:59 pm to Chalkywhite84
quote:
You for sure draft a rb this year.
Sure
But what round?
I’m still going for OL
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:08 pm to A Menace to Sobriety
quote:
. Not sure if an Edge is a must though but fair enough.
Ward had most average time to throw today for any QB atleast as far back as 2016. I’m bringing in another edge rusher and looking at my scheme.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:25 pm to A Menace to Sobriety
quote:
This one is probably the most spot on one. Not sure if an Edge is a must though but fair enough.
To be more specific, an Edge, opposite Young that fits the scheme and has the athletic ability to contain outside runs and chase down QB’s on rollouts. Fill that position along with NT with difference makers and I’m confident Staley can work things out with some 3rd tier FA’s and mid-late round picks to fill out the defensive depth chart.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:21 pm to joe8 7
The defense could be anchored overnight with any combo of the right DT/DE and no. 1 corner
Offense needs a lot of work.
Offense needs a lot of work.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 12:20 am to Chalkywhite84
I wouldn't say "for sure." You can definitely get a UDFA. You get one or two, for sure, but you don't hsve to prioritize in FA or reach in the draft.
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