team needs

[ucityfalcon]

Looking at our play thus far, what holes do we need filled? If Jamaal Anderson continues to improve, we might be OK at DE, but I think we need a DT and a free saftey for our 1st 2 picks. Perhaps a corner.

[DefenseWinzCliche]

You havent liked the play of Coleman so far?

[rhourk]

You havent liked the play of Coleman so far?

I don't understand how people say we need a FS. Coleman is bright spot for sure. We need DTs and CBs.

[ucityfalcon]

I don't understand how people say we need a FS. Coleman is bright spot for sure. We need DTs and CBs.

Good point. Corner and DT.

[gjlaf]

Corners for sure. DT could be a good spot too...unless we find a couple good free agents next year....not to old but decent experience a plus.

[schwarzenegger321]

I don't understand how people say we need a FS. Coleman is bright spot for sure. We need DTs and CBs.

Respectfully disagree. Coleman is terrible at reads and really slow breaking to the ball.

[pzummo]

Looking at our play thus far, what holes do we need filled? If Jamaal Anderson continues to improve, we might be OK at DE, but I think we need a DT and a free saftey for our 1st 2 picks. Perhaps a corner.

DT is our biggest need. Grady is getting up there in years. Bab's is playing well, but we do not have a very good rotation. We get Trey Lewis back, which could be a good rotation with Grady, but another stud to add to the rotation would help out a lot.

Pass rush specialist is our second biggest need. We need somebody that can get in there and generate pressure along with Abe in obvious passing situations. We are 21st in sacks, yet we have the 4th most passes against us out of any team. That means we are probably in the bottom in sacks per pass attempt.

I don't think corner is quite as weak as we think for next season. Houston will be in his 3rd season, so I think he'll get better. Grimes will have more experience. And most importantly, Chevis Jackson will have a year learning the system and adjusting to the NFL.

[FormerFan-RobertAP]

I'm satisfied with the development of our YOUNG CB's. I think that there's really only one "Threat" on our defensive line, and he only plays 56% of the snaps. (Abraham)

Sure, JA98 had a great day on Sunday. Perhaps he's over the hump and he'll start playing like an All-Pro. But that remains to be seen.

Beyond that, our defensive line is made up of guys who have been quiet all year. Our line is not scaring anyone. If we want to have a, "top defense," then folks need to be afraid of our line. I'd throw every available resource at our line during the offseason.

[schwarzenegger321]

I'm satisfied with the development of our YOUNG CB's. I think that there's really only one "Threat" on our defensive line, and he only plays 56% of the snaps. (Abraham)

Sure, JA98 had a great day on Sunday. Perhaps he's over the hump and he'll start playing like an All-Pro. But that remains to be seen.

Beyond that, our defensive line is made up of guys who have been quiet all year. Our line is not scaring anyone. If we want to have a, "top defense," then folks need to be afraid of our line. I'd throw every available resource at our line during the offseason.

Yeah, agree with you here. First pick up in FA and first draft pick should go towards the DL unless there is just a complete freak available at another position. After 2 or maybe 3 pickups for the DL I think we should go after a FS. Our corners would do much better with a consistently decent pass rush. After the DL and FS I think we would look at SS, CB, TE, LB, OL all about equally. I could see us picking up another WR if a tall and phyisical one was available.

[Karst41]

FA and or Draft will be Best player available via critical needs.

Just no more bad apples is all I ask for

[bossFALCON™]

IMO coleman hasnt been too bad

[chiefbird]

I think of this in terms of upgrading:

Not in any order as one never knows the draft availability:

1. Upgrade Finneran spot - a rookie can take his limited role, and learn

2. Got to improve at punt returns - maybe Douglas can be this, or the kid from GA on IR, if not, with our schedule next year, we have to improve this.

3. A linebacker to take Brooking spot - he is huge against the cap next year - Maybe Nicholas fills in fine, but we would still need some depth

4. A D'Lineman - until we have a pass rush, we will never know about those corners.

[formul8or]

DT is easily the biggest need.

Followed by a DE, I'm not sold on Anderson because of one game like most people are for some reason now.

We need to get some o-line depth as well.

[schwarzenegger321]

DT is easily the biggest need.

Followed by a DE, I'm not sold on Anderson because of one game like most people are for some reason now.

We need to get some o-line depth as well.

Yeah, DT or DE. I think that is who Blank is going to throw the crazy cash at in the offseason. I bet we go after one or the other in the draft too with the exception that if a really good prospect at OL or FS is available we will go and get.

Obviously we don't need a QB, RB or FB but any other position after the DE/DT is going to get a lot of attention.

[DurtyBirds02]

two words.... albert haynesworth

[formul8or]

two words.... albert haynesworth

I wish/hope we could afford him.

[pzummo]

I think of this in terms of upgrading:

Not in any order as one never knows the draft availability:

1. Upgrade Finneran spot - a rookie can take his limited role, and learn

2. Got to improve at punt returns - maybe Douglas can be this, or the kid from GA on IR, if not, with our schedule next year, we have to improve this.

3. A linebacker to take Brooking spot - he is huge against the cap next year - Maybe Nicholas fills in fine, but we would still need some depth

4. A D'Lineman - until we have a pass rush, we will never know about those corners.

1. 5th WR is not one of our "needs"...Roddy, Jenkins, Robinson, and Douglas are our starting 4. Finneran has been very solid on ST and is a big target 5th WR.

2. Agreed. I'm hoping Douglas can be more productive. We haven't had a decent PR since dare I say it, Allen Rossum.

3. I would rather Brooking restructure for a LOT less money and 1 or 2 more years. He's definitely lost a step, but he knows the game well, he knows what it takes to be good, and he provides depth for all 3 LBer positions. I really think all the moving him around cut his years short, but he's still better depth than we could find elsewhere.

4. I really hope Trey Lewis comes back well from his injury next season. As of today, we need a NT to spell Grady, and we need an UT to spell Babineaux. Grady isn't getting any younger, so it would be great if Trey Lewis can come back at a high level.

The one nobody is putting up here which I think is one of our bigger needs is a pass-catching TE. I think a Brandon Pettigrew or Chase Coffman would fit in well with this offense. My wish list for next season's draft is Chase Coffman and B. J. Raji from Boston College.

[EvilMeetsInsane13]

I say we need defensive line help. As others have already said, we haven't had a good pass rush. Individuals have had individual good games on our D-line this year, but we need everyone there to play well as a unit and pressure the other team's QBs.

In the future we may need another wide receiver. The running game is superb and teams realize they can't "make Matt Ryan beat us" so they're going to try to shut down Roddy White next. Teams know he's our best WR and Ryan's favorite target, so teams are going to double White or otherwise take him out of the game. Therefore we need another option for Ryan to throw to.

I don't think we need secondary help, at least not yet. Let's see what Grimes and Houston grow to be. They're too young to give up on just yet. I'd maybe bring in a vet to help them learn the game, but maybe experience would be the best teacher for those two.

[FalconsBaby2]

yea id love to see big albert in a falcons jersey, than go draft a te and cb and a few other things we can use depth in.

[Josh Affonso]

If we go after a TE in the draft, it will only be because he has good/OK hands and he is a solid blocker. Mularkey doesn't use the TE much in the passing game..as evidenced by the stats for the season thusfar.

We certainly need a NT for the future, and if Lewis is still a question mark () then we need to look at UT as well. I wouldn't be too suprised if we go with two DT's in the draft, honestly.

We need a SS, even if Lawyer Milloy doesn't retire after this year. His eventual replacement should be found in this draft, which I believe is pretty strong at the position. I think that we are pretty set and Cornerback, but we may need to get some depth there if we let Foxworth go.

A pass rusher may not be nessesary. Not many people have said it, but Biermann had a solid game last week along with Andersen, so the jury is still out really.

A linebacker for depth might be something to look at.

A young center to compete for a spot on the roster might be good. McClure is playing well, but getitng old. Guard depth is also something look take a look at.

One thing I would stay away from is trying to draft a guy soley to return kicks. I have yet to see that work out for anybody.

[Zenduke]

Looking at our play thus far, what holes do we need filled? If Jamaal Anderson continues to improve, we might be OK at DE, but I think we need a DT and a free saftey for our 1st 2 picks. Perhaps a corner.

I'd like us to get a DT, although if Trey lewis comes back strong next year we could be in great shape.

One more CB, I've seen nothing out of Foxworth and he apparently isn't good enough to pass Houston or Grimes. Chevis Jackson will continue to get better so one more and we're set.

One SS, because though I like Malloy, his age will be a factor and we need to get a good young SS that he can mentor.

One Will LB same reason as above but with Brooking.

One Pass catching TE would be nice but not really top priority.

and One DE I'm not toatlly sold on anderson and having three or four really good DE's would be good for rotation purposes

[1989Fan]

we need better run D and pass rush. an upgrade @ DT or LE would be the way to go. I think we will go the DT route first though since there is no questioning Gradys age. Jamaal is still in the air, and he looked very good against the run Sunday as well.

If there is one FA we are willing to break the bank on it would be Haynesworth or Suggs, but doubt it since they will likely cost at least a first rounder along with that big contract. I would just be happy to not be picking in the top 7 or 8 to not deal with another huge rookie contract.

[Lord Sarcomere]

1. SS

2. CB

3. DT

4. O-line depth

If we can take care of anything from 1-3 we'll be set for a great draft. CB and DT are both equally huge needs. I'd like to see Foxworth at CB for a while. If he doesn't look good I hope we can sign someone like Dunta Robinson, Gamble, or Asomugha during free agency. Heck, signing Sean Jones at SS and then signing a top notch CB would be fantastic. Then we could focus on the lines this year.

[REV.2000]

Looking at our play thus far, what holes do we need filled? If Jamaal Anderson continues to improve, we might be OK at DE, but I think we need a DT and a free saftey for our 1st 2 picks. Perhaps a corner.

WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW IS ........ JUST BEAT PHILLY.