Big Ben is our Future

dcfan85 — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:07:08 -0000

Not that that's any big news here, but in my opinion, this offseason needs to be spent building around Ben as a passer and not attempting the typical Pittsburgh smashmouth offense in 2008. We've gotten used to running the ball down people's throats, but that's only because we've never really had a QB capable of putting the team on his shoulders the way Ben does (yes, I think he's better than Terry Bradshaw, as heretical as that might be). We need to be set up the way the Pats are - strong receivers that spread out opposing defenses, then a competent back to run sweeps and off-tackle plays (FWP).

We have the greatest weapon at QB of the post-Manning/Brady generation, but we're not gonna get anywhere if we don't give him the tools he needs to get the job done. I'm not as familiar with the free agency and draft pictures as I'd like - anyone on the wishlist to boost our o-line? How about the receiving corps?

As far as our defense goes, we need to get back to rushing the passer and stopping the run. A healthy Troy will be a big part of that as will the return of Aaron Smith. But we can't rely on two guys to do the fundamental work on our defense - we need to amp up our d-line as well as get a little more depth in linebackers. Maybe it's a pipe dream but if UVA DE Chris Long's stock drops a little between here and the draft, we can nab him late in the first round. He dominated the ACC at that position this year and is agile enough to drop back into coverage, and with a little weight loss could serve as an OLB. Our guys aren't getting any younger at that position.

I'm done pontificating - you guys have any other ideas as far as moves we can make in the offseason?

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Big Ben is our Future