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signal » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:01 am
Yep, we definitely have similar if not the same take.Amish Cabal wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:57 am:You and me both. And I see some wrecking ball O linemen at the top of this draft. I'd hate to miss the chance to build the trench when it's there. Maxx and Wilkins on D, how bout Miller and Latham (or Fuaga) on O?
RI RAIDER » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:08 am
There seems to be several guards we can get in rounds 2-4 who will be day one staters. Many of these guards are also versatile which helps in case someone gets hurt. A lack of guards is not a bad problem because the league strangely does not value the importance of the position. I am expecting that we get at least one starting guard and one CB in the draft. I am also hoping we sign a starting CB in FA.signal wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:55 am:The right side is probably among the thinnest in the entire league at the moment. I think Munford is the only viable piece as of right now.
TT needs to find a bull dozer for the right side at guard. And yes, needs to find another OT who will compete with Munford.
That said, TT has made remarks that suggest he is fully aware that this unit needs an influx of talent so am not very worried about it quite yet. But if things don't change in a month or so.....damn, count me in that group that will be very worried.
chucker » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:13 am
I hope to get a starting guard in the draft. I won't ever be mad about drafting oline, but I still think that we need to have our focus on the QBs if there's a guy the staff believes in and that's the priority. I also think that we might have trade options available for a guard, because we have the ability to take on salary if someone decides to go cheaper with a draftee when they have a guard under contract.RI RAIDER wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:08 am:There seems to be several guards we can get in rounds 2-4 who will be day one staters. Many of these guards are also versatile which helps in case someone gets hurt. A lack of guards is not a bad problem because the league strangely does not value the importance of the position. I am expecting that we get at least one starting guard and one CB in the draft. I am also hoping we sign a starting CB in FA.
signal » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:20 am
Yes, the guard position is definitely valued more now.chucker wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:13 am:I hope to get a starting guard in the draft. I won't ever be mad about drafting oline, but I still think that we need to have our focus on the QBs if there's a guy the staff believes in and that's the priority. I also think that we might have trade options available for a guard, because we have the ability to take on salary if someone decides to go cheaper with a draftee when they have a guard under contract.
Guard has been undervalued for years, but the FA market this year was enlightening and a sign that it might be changing. When a "good not great" guard like Hunt gets $20 million per.......
raider_kin » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:59 am
Who signed Van Roten, I can't find anything on him. Or did we just cut him?Amish Cabal wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:16 am:We lost Van Roten and Eluemunor, who weren't great but were starters. Who do we have on the right side?
raider_kin » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:00 am
Lol the Christian Wilkins thread has turned into a draft thread.chucker » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:00 am
He was only on a one year deal so we didn't cut him. He's still a FA. We didn't sign him last year until after the draft.raider_kin wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:59 am:Who signed Van Roten, I can't find anything on him. Or did we just cut him?
Amish Cabal » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:31 am
I don't think he's signed anywhere yet. Apparently, though, the Raiders want to upgrade his position. I found this:raider_kin wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:59 am:Who signed Van Roten, I can't find anything on him. Or did we just cut him?
Amish Cabal » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:33 am
Oops! Back on topic:raider_kin wrote Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:00 am:Lol the Christian Wilkins thread has turned into a draft thread.
signal » Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:53 am
This has been probably posted already, but in case anyone missed it: