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Issues that will need to be addressed

Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:16 am
Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:16 am
1) Oline-this was once a strength but due to salary cap issues etc, this is now a weakness and we are going to get Drew killed. We need some better lineman this offseason.

2) We need better linebackers, and at least one more quality corner.

On the positive side, we have a great Defensive Coordinator now and hopefully he has a better eye or talent, and we finally have a very solid and young D-line that can get pressure on opposing QB's.

We do not need any more running backs or receivers unless late round steals.
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38259 posts
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:17 am to
Ugh linebackers are not really an issue. Being down so many CBs is a huge problem.
Posted by Breesus
House of the Rising Sun
Member since Jan 2010
67023 posts
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:22 am to
Oline
Corner
Offensive weapon. Brees is like the greatest most accurate gun in the entire world with a 6 space magazine and 1 bullet. We need more bullets.
This post was edited on 12/3/13 at 9:23 am
Posted by Hoodoo Man
Sunshine Pumping most days.
Member since Oct 2011
31637 posts
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:24 am to
We need cheaper QB's.

Not pointing the finger at any specific person, of course.
Posted by The Sad Banana
The gate is narrow.
Member since Jul 2008
89498 posts
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:27 am to
I think what you're seeing now is that the secondary and offensive line will be huge areas of concern in the offseason.

I still love the Vaccaro pick, and I see him around the ball, but the Saints will badly need another cover corner next year what with Patrick Robinson and Jabari Greer's health concerns coupled with Malcolm Jenkins and Roman Harper's complete inability to cover anyone.

Linebackers and defensive line are solid. Running backs are solid. Maybe one WR. But it's got to be all offensive line and secondary in the offseason.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
43882 posts
Posted on 12/3/13 at 10:20 am to
quote:

We do not need any more receivers


say what? we have the worst group of wrs in the nfl... by far.
Posted by mm2316
New Orleans Pelicans Fan
Member since Aug 2010
6942 posts
Posted on 12/3/13 at 10:58 am to
I almost hate having this conversation now, because it's definitely an end of the season topic, and it isn't close to that point yet, but... 3 biggest needs are, IMO, DB first, then OL and WR are a close 2a and 2b.

DBs: You can never have too many good DBs. Jabari is coming of an ACL injury and on the wrong side of 30, and Robinson has his own ACL injury, and has never shown to be starting material to begin with. Vaccaro has already proven his worth, but it wouldn't hurt to get another safety who can compete for the starting spot. Jenkins is a UFA, so it'll be interesting to see how that turns out. I think we offer him a modest deal, but all it takes is one a-hole GM to throw more money at him, and he's gone.

WRs: We need some guys besides Graham who can get separation. I love Colston and Lance, but these guys haven't been much of a factor this year. Colston is on pace to have his 2nd worse season statistically, and Lance hasn't even surpassed 300 yards for the season yet. These guys have a combined cap hit next over of over $13 mil ($8 for Colston, with $10 in dead money, $5 for Lance with no dead money). This may be a case of rather than going out and getting someone (little cap space next year anyway), our young guys (Stills, Toon, and Morgan) are going to have to take the next step.

OL: Grubbs and Jahri haven't played to expectations this year, but they aren't going anywhere. At OT, Strief is having a pretty solid year. Brown is a UFA, but he hasn't exactly played great there anyway. If Armstead can take the next step, then great, but it may be worth taking another OT early in the draft. Center is without doubt the biggest hole on the O-line, and I would expect that to be addressed this offseason. Cap space is low this offseason, but I have a feeling Loomis will work his magic and get a vet Center in FA.
This post was edited on 12/3/13 at 11:01 am
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