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I say it's center. We will never win anything in the NFC West with this guy anchoring our OL. Kyler could of course step up in the pocket more and develop some awareness but that is not going to happen with Shipley getting pushed back into the backfield. We cannot depend on getting a tough yard between the tackles with this guy anchoring the OL. I do not care how savvy he might be in recognizing protection schemes when he is helpless to carry out what he might see... McGovern with the Broncos would be a nice signing
 

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might be crazy to say but I dont think OL is our biggest issue for the 1st time in forever.

need 3 DL.
 

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I say it's center. We will never win anything in the NFC West with this guy anchoring our OL. Kyler could of course step up in the pocket more and develop some awareness but that is not going to happen with Shipley getting pushed back into the backfield. We cannot depend on getting a tough yard between the tackles with this guy anchoring the OL. I do not care how savvy he might be in recognizing protection schemes when he is helpless to carry out what he might see... McGovern with the Broncos would be a nice signing

Pass rusher-another guy to pressure the QB across from Chandler Jones.More pressure forces the Qb to make plays instead of having all day.I want a Passrusher who can hold up versus the run also.
 
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might be crazy to say but I dont think OL is our biggest issue for the 1st time in forever.

need 3 DL.

If we have to play the Rams twice a year it is in my opinion. I would throw the bank at a guy like McGovern if he reaches free agency and to support BW's concern draft a pass rusher in the first
 

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How can this roster need 3 DL, a C, a RT, a #1 WR, 2 LBs, possibly a LT and CB depending
 

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might be crazy to say but I dont think OL is our biggest issue for the 1st time in forever.

need 3 DL.
I'm not gonna come at you in every thread, but you realize we only have 2/5 OL starters under contract for next year, right? Gotta think ahead with contract situations and such. We only have 35 players under contract for next season.
 

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If this defense is going to continue to play a 3-4 defense then I have a 1A and 1B need, a real free safety who can range from sideline to sideline like Harrison Smith, Eric Berry, or Malcolm Jenkins or a premier ILB like Luke Kuechly, Cory Littleton, Kwon Alexander, or Deion Jones.

I am a firm believer that the strongest defenses are built from the inside out. The stronger a defense is up the middle the better it will be.
 

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I'm not gonna come at you in every thread, but you realize we only have 2/5 OL starters under contract for next year, right? Gotta think ahead with contract situations and such. We only have 35 players under contract for next season.

yes I realize that. Everyone outside of our Right Tackles are worth resigning. Could we upgrade the other 4 oline spots? Sure, but I dont think its our biggest need.
 

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I still think BPA but clearly defense is way behind the offense. We are so weak up the middle, interior DL, ILB, and safety. I hope one of the rookie Thompsons improves but for I think we're going to have to draft or sign both an ILB and interior DL's. It seems like NG is not a first round position in a 3-4 you get a 3-4 DE and then go for a NG either later in the draft or FA.

I still say if Jeudy, or Lamb are sitting there it's hard not to take them because of the impact they will have on the offense but you really have to almost hope the BPA at that point is a defender either the CB from Ohio State, or a DL. Okuda would be a huge impact CB beause if we're going to trade PP you want to have someone to replace him. If we don't trade him then it'd be nice to have 2 young CB's plus PP if he decides he wants to play next year. I'm afraid at this point it appears his comeback was PED related not dietary related.
 

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yes I realize that. Everyone outside of our Right Tackles are worth resigning. Could we upgrade the other 4 oline spots? Sure, but I dont think its our biggest need.
The only issue is cost, and wondering if they're really the answers there. I would really prefer to franchise Humphries as opposed to giving him a long-term deal, in the hopes that we can find an upgrade in the draft. Same with Shipley, the guy just doesn't get a lot of push. He reminds me of Lyle Sendlein. Smart and fundamentally sound player, but not a world beater.
 

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The only issue is cost, and wondering if they're really the answers there. I would really prefer to franchise Humphries as opposed to giving him a long-term deal, in the hopes that we can find an upgrade in the draft. Same with Shipley, the guy just doesn't get a lot of push. He reminds me of Lyle Sendlein. Smart and fundamentally sound player, but not a world beater.
I agree we should draft Oline heavy the next couple of years.
I think our current group is adequate enough that we shouldn't throw money at OL in free agency. I think that money would be better spent on our swiss cheese defense.
 

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If the Cardinals lose out and end up in the 3rd or 4th spot I would seriously look at trading down maybe even multiple times and accumulate draft picks in the late first and second round. Two first rounders and three second rounders would give the team an pretty good chance to build a little quicker than sitting on two picks in the first two rounds.
 

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#1 position in need of an upgrade is GM...hands down. It's fruitless to continue breaking down and discussing the roster, when the head chef isn't even qualified to flip burgers at McDonald's.

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It’s a mistake to get too hung up on one position. It’s not like the Cards are one position from solving their problems. They need to look at this as a 2 year window, try for key FAs & analyze next year’s potential draft pool as well as this year’s. I like getting the most impactful player this year in terms of the long run, not next year’s record.
 

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1st priority isn't a position on the field - it's GM

You can't make a 5 star meal when the person shopping for the groceries keeps going to the dollar store and spending $40 for every item.

You end up with crappy items and no money - thus the cardinals
 

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I say it's center. We will never win anything in the NFC West with this guy anchoring our OL. Kyler could of course step up in the pocket more and develop some awareness but that is not going to happen with Shipley getting pushed back into the backfield. We cannot depend on getting a tough yard between the tackles with this guy anchoring the OL. I do not care how savvy he might be in recognizing protection schemes when he is helpless to carry out what he might see... McGovern with the Broncos would be a nice signing

I'd like to see us draft a C very early this year, unless Cole goes crazy in the weight room, and really bulks up. What I was hoping from him last off season tho! :rolleyes:
 
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I'd like to see us draft a C very early this year, unless Cole goes crazy in the weight room, and really bulks up. What I was hoping from him last off season tho! :rolleyes:

Maybe a later round guy to develop, but I also want a free agent with some strength who has played the position and can recognize blitz packages because a young QB in his second year should not have to be burden with a rookie learning on the fly
 

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1st priority isn't a position on the field - it's GM

You can't make a 5 star meal when the person shopping for the groceries keeps going to the dollar store and spending $40 for every item.

You end up with crappy items and no money - thus the cardinals
Hey man...there's only room enough for 1 person on this board to use a food reference, regarding the GM...hahahaha

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Got to be DL. This year was absolutely miserable watching teams run out the clock on us. Not a minute or two, but like 5 or 6 first downs, all on the ground.
 

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We can't go into next season with Murray starting at RT.

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You're 100% correct. He should be signed as a backup though. He played well in some games I didn't think he would. The Lions & Ravens, plus both games against the 49ers. He has totally stunk it up in other games, especially the last few. Rams & Steelers ate him alive.
 
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