Running game

[GroundedBird]

I agree with a lot of you. OL doesn't appear as bad as it did this time last year.

We have bigger problems.

I actually think our biggest problem is on D. DB Can't cover and some teams are running all over us.

I'm thinking that a Stud DE or DT would help the rush. We have no rush.

Out of the two of them, I'd prefer to draft a DT. A stud DT frees up Fletcher and provides help in both run and pass defense. I just don't think Bennie is really the answer next to Cox.

Draft a DT (remember how Jerome Brown changed everything?)

[GreatYear]

The OL is good enough for us but we stuffed up getting rid of Bradford and not taking Elliot at RB.

Gimme Elliot and Bradford over Wentz and 2 hacks ( who cannot catch either) any day that cannot even burst through a hole when the OL opens it.

Not taking Elliot will haunt us for years and taking QB's with high draft picks is to hit and miss when they hit the big stage.

Our drafting strategy is going to set us back another 5 yrs and Wentz is seriously not that good.

[1960]

You really need to raft OL to get the quality you need. If they are available in FA there is always a lurking issue...like the get ebola on game day.

[IronEagle]

Iit's starting to look like it'll take more than one draft and free agency round to fix it all, barring any miraculous acquisitions. Hopefully the fan base (and the press) can stomach the wait instead of calling to shitcan the whole mess yet again.

If Wentz progresses rather than regresses next year I do not think playoff aspirations are unreasonable next season.

I don't believe the OL is as bad as everyone makes it out to be. They are just beat up right now and Johnson's stupid actions really messed them up. The big question there is if we could get one more year out of Peters. People had written him off during this past preseason. Other question will be if Johnson will do something stupid again.

If they have a good draft and approach FA wisely they could be a playoff contender next year, IMO. Getting that first round pick back was yuge, no matter what number it is in the first round.

[Melchior]

You can get a solid RB later in the draft. I just don't see guys like Smallwood/Barner getting extra attention from defenses.

[ishimonster]

Addressing WR in free agency could allow them to draft multiple corners at the top, which is the bigger need IMO. This is the draft for it too.

[art vandelay]

They were running the ball very effectively before the OL and season went to shit. Take a RB if there is a good one on the board next season, but WR is by far the more pressing need.

[Susquehanna Birder]

Iit's starting to look like it'll take more than one draft and free agency round to fix it all, barring any miraculous acquisitions. Hopefully the fan base (and the press) can stomach the wait instead of calling to shitcan the whole mess yet again.

[Ground_Meat]

Lame - Peters - Seumalo - Brooks - high draft pick

Bench: Barbre, Vaitai, draft picks and a couple B, C, Js

I think Vaitai can be a starter, but we do need to spend a 1st or 2nd round pick on the OL.

[Melchior]

I think this OL is good enough, if healthy, while they have Peters. They need to add depth, assuming they believe in Vaitai. But they also don't have a legit, 3-down RB on this team right now. Maybe work towards replacing Kelce in the next couple of years.

[TRENT]

we were Plug and play for many years,

but when you added a guy like Westbrook the line looked even better and he was great, so yes we need both!

but the better you are up front the better you will be period!

[JuTMSY4]

fortunately on unfortunately, I think Vaitai is the next RT

[Pete]

I think next year...

Agreed - it all starts with having a decent line. Build that, and the rest should follow.

Lame - Peters - Seumalo - Brooks - high draft pick

Bench: Barbre, Vaitai, draft picks and a couple B, C, Js

[DEERSPINE GUY]

THIS SQUAD IS FULL OF HOLES EVERYWHERE. I FIGURE AT LEAST A THIRD OF THIS TEAM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

[Susquehanna Birder]

Agreed - it all starts with having a decent line. Build that, and the rest should follow.