Robert Thomas and Draft

[AlexandertheGreatestFANEV]

OK...I know it's unforseeable who will we get in the draft and how we will address specific needs, such as o-line, d-line, and LB. However, we just signed LB Robert Thomas from Oakland. He's played for 7 years and his numbers aren't spectacular, AND he has an injury history. However, he can play any LB spot and adds badly-needed depth. SO...we've resorted back to the old ways and spent large amounts of $$ on FAs to fulfill needs. The question now is who will we get with 5 draft picks? Will we go after young guns at our needs spots or go after hotshot QBs or RBs? IMO that is a possibility based on history and what just happened with Cutler. More importantly, how will we know if these signings do in fact help us and if getting younger through the draft is our mission? LOTS of question marks, but thoughts are encouraged.

[UK_Skinfan]

Alex we all know right from wrong and we all have our thoughts but the bottom line is we dont know how or what the FO are thinking so to predict whats going to happen is very hard.

There could be Teams trading up in front of us in the Draft, that makes all the Mock Drafts irrelevant!  It would be great to get a player to plug straight into our O line but will we be that lucky? 

I dont think we will be going for a QB with our picks, Id like to think we could get help at OLB from one of our lower picks and try and strengthen our O line but dont rule out a trade down, especially if Sanchez is available at #13

Who knows what will happen?  Michael Other at #13 wouldnt be the end of the world.

[stwasm]

Who knows what will happen?  Michael Other at #13 wouldnt be the end of the world.

Michael Oher at #13 would be the best move. 

[AlexandertheGreatestFANEV]

Who knows what will happen?  Michael Other at #13 wouldnt be the end of the world.

Michael Oher at #13 would be the best move. 

I agree that Micahel Oher at #13 is a wise move. We need young offensive linemen BADLY. However, most mock drafts have us taking a DE or LB. While those are needy spots, I believe getting a good o-line player would make a big difference.

[UK_Skinfan]

Would Michael Other be good enough to Start from the Off?  or would he be a Backup, brought into the team when needed?  That way through Buge's tutelage he would be able to learn the ropes & whats needed to become an O lineman in the NFL?

Its very interesting to try and predict which way the Skins are going to go. 

O line, D line or LB each move would have its own merrits.   We would all Love a Youthfull, Stronger O line  but do we go D line or LB and strengthen our Rush threat enabling us to get the Best out of Albert and Co?

We will see very soon which road the FO want to go down.....