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Originally Posted by nmt1
I'm guessing you are satisfied that our younger players on the OL will be able to step in and fill Roaf's and Sheilds' shoes. I agree to an extent but I'm a little worried about the LT position. Roaf is a HOF'r and, IMO, there's a big dropoff after him.
While I'd love to have Ahmad Brooks, due to me being a big UVA fan, I don't think he's coming out this year. He's a true sophomore that's 3 years beyond his HS graduation so he's eligible but I think he might stay around UVA one more year in hopes of finishing a little higher in the rankings next season. This is all just my speculation.
I see your draft as a little short sighted. We definitly need to improve the defense but I don't think we should count on any rookies to make significant contributions in their first year. We should focus on BAA regardless of position for our higher draft picks. IMO, we put ourselves at a disadvantage when we draft for need.
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Good points...let me address:
1) No, I'm nervous about the OL, especially LT. But if Roaf and Shields do come back, I think we have to roll the dice there this offseason. The defense and WR needs are too great.
2) I'd really be only counting on the 1st 2 picks as having an impact on the D next year: Brooks and Rogers. While they fill need positions, they are very good players. We draft high enough to get 2 playmakers out of the draft. After that I've taken a QB for the future, a 3rd RB, a backup FB, a DE coming off injury (you know about Canty than I do) who could be good in the future and a project CB.
3) Brooks has a shot at a top 10 draft pick. I think there is a very good chance he comes out.