kelly Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 * * * if this has already been posted. please delete THIS thread. thanx ! cheers ~ ~ ~ > http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80829378&template=with-video&confirm=true&campaign=ec0005 Posted: 20 hours 57 minutes ago E-mail Teams must now deal with pressure points on rosters By Pat Kirwan | NFL.com / Senior Analyst While the 2008 NFL Draft is in the books and minicamps are underway, there still are pressure points on a number of rosters.It is impossible to expect free agency and the draft to satisfy all team needs. When a roster has questions surrounding a position or two and the team gets to May with little resolved -- or at least competition behind the incumbent -- then a pressure point is under the microscope. Can a veteran improve on his 2007 performance or will the team struggle in the same area in 2008? Heading into the draft, a lot of people felt they had an idea of what each of the 32 teams needed. Now, after the draft and without some of the needs being addressed, they look at the rosters with some concern.There are a number of reasons why things haven't changed for some teams. Those reasons need to be explained before I get into the pressure-point examples that jump out at me this late in the spring. 1. Some teams simply don't agree that the production and or the performance of the 2007 starters warrant a change. 2. Free agency didn't provide a viable alternative to what the team already had on the roster. 3. Club executives may feel there is a little-known veteran on the roster ready to make a competitive push for a starting job or provide the kind of depth we can't see yet. 4. The draft never lined up with a team's needs board and they refused to reach for a player or they couldn't get a deal done to move down or up in the draft. 5. The franchise felt it had greater needs at another spot and made the decision to resolve another problem. 6. Teams expect to be able to secure a veteran in the months following the draft at a cheaper price than they could have a few months ago. 7. Teams are frustrated they didn't get a pressure point fixed this spring and can only hope it doesn't break their 2008 plans to improve. Here's a look at a number of teams that may still have some work to do, or feel the public was misinformed about their situation at a certain position. ~ ~ Washington Redskins The Redskins finally had enough draft picks to inject some youth and talent onto their roster. Many people speculated that a defensive end or tackle would be selected early in the draft to add competition and depth. It didn't happen as the 'Skins took three offensive skill players with their first three choices. DT Trevor Laws (No. 47 overall, Eagles) and Calais Campbell (No. 50, Cardinals) were both picked one spot ahead of a Redskins' choice. We'll never know if they wanted either one those guys, but the defensive line could still use some talent and the Redskins might have to wait a year for some to show up. There is a lot of pressure on Philip Daniels, Cornelius Griffin, and Anthony Montgomery to play well in 2008. While we always think of the pressure facing rookies who will have to start on Opening Day, there are a number of veterans who had the heat turned up on them because they have to come through now that the draft and free agency left them as the starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Although I would've liked for us to pick up one DE in the first 3 rounds I'm not as disappointed as others. I'm actually glad we didn't reach on certain DEs. Our sack total last year was adequate and our run-D was stout. I would've loved an infusion of young talent but with Daniels, Carter, Buzbee, Evans, Monty, Golston, and Griffin I believe we're fine for now and can afford to wait another year. No doubt next year we'll focus more on the other side of the ball come draft day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 To the OP, when formatting thread titles please put {source} : {Title} Thanks for your help going forward. I fixed this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I think Fred "Van Winkle" Davis will forever be compared to Calais Campbell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADF Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I wish we could have gotten Merling or Laws but I'm happy we passed on Calais Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 To the OP, when formatting thread titles please put {source} : {Title}Thanks for your help going forward. I fixed this one ok . . sorry 'bout that . . thank you . . . ___________________ i've moved ! ! ! :cool: if you're ever in sweden ; pm me ~ ~ i'll buy the first round > http://www.danderyd.se/DanderydTemplates/Page____397.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 ok . . sorry 'bout that . . thank you . . . ___________________ i've moved ! ! ! :cool: if you're ever in sweden ; pm me ~ ~ i'll buy the first round > http://www.danderyd.se/DanderydTemplates/Page____397.aspx I've just booked a ticket to Sweden..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've just booked a ticket to Sweden..... Creepy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aireskoi Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 There is a lot of pressure on Philip Daniels, Cornelius Griffin, and Anthony Montgomery to play well in 2008. Those guys can stop the run, but he didn't mention our pass rushers. We have Wilson, Washington, and Carter who can get after QBs. We are also developing guys like Alex Buzbee and the rookie Rob Jackson, who could contribute. Kedric Golston could be a factor if he continues to develop. I think if the right guy comes along we could add to the rotation, but I would be fine either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I think all 7 points are valid for the Skins lol :laugh:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've just booked a ticket to Sweden..... ahahahah I wouldn't be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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