Ben Grubbs vs. Carl Nicks

FinSaint · 09-11-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

So, you're saying our tackles aren't as good as we need them to be. The problem is if we draft a tackle then we don't have that draft pick to use on our pathetic defense. Spags definitely needs ALL the draft picks because the talent on D is subpar.
I'm a little concerned about de la Puenta. I'm wondering if Nicks helped him more than we realized?

Well. they need to get better tackles than Bushrod and Strief, and if they won't do it through draft, then they'll have to do it through free agency. Free agents can become very costly compared to draft picks, but, of course you know what the players can do instead of investing money on merely the potential of a player.

Some 2013 FA OTs who would be top 20 caliber:

Andre Smith, Bengals (UFA)
Branden Albert, Chiefs (UFA)
Jake Long, Dolphins (UFA)

Branden Albert would seem like a solid investment, 27 years old and a solid run blocker and pass protector - but his price tag will probably reflect that and I'm sure the Chiefs will try to re-sign him before he hits the FA market.

09-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#31
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Ben Grubbs vs. Carl Nicks Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II So, you're saying our tackles aren't as good as we need them to be. The problem is if we draft a tackle then we don't have that draft pick to use on our pathetic defense. Spags definitely needs ALL the draft picks because the talent on D is subpar. I'm a little concerned about de la Puenta. I'm wondering if Nicks helped him more than we realized? Well. they need to get better tackles than Bushrod and Strief, and if they won't do it through draft, then they'll have to do it through free agency. Free agents can become very costly compared to draft picks, but, of course you know what the players can do instead of investing money on merely the potential of a player. Some 2013 FA OTs who would be top 20 caliber: Andre Smith, Bengals (UFA) Branden Albert, Chiefs (UFA) Jake Long, Dolphins (UFA) Branden Albert would seem like a solid investment, 27 years old and a solid run blocker and pass protector - but his price tag will probably reflect that and I'm sure the Chiefs will try to re-sign him before he hits the FA market.
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