so are we ready to talk about next year yet?

[rjs246]

Add cornerback and safety to that draft list.

I would like to stab Lito.

[Diomedes]

I'd like to stab Reid.  Maybe we could have a stabbing party instead of an Eagles Carnival this year??

[General_Failure]

Add cornerback and safety to that draft list.

I would like to stab Lito.

Now you're just asking for the gay jokes.

[WEST is GOD]

I'm ready to talk about next year. If Donovan is in the can for the year we'll be lucky to go 8-8. So what kind of draft position does that get us? 16? 17? Not exactly beach-front property, but if I remember correctly they have 6 or 7 tradeable picks to work with if they want to trade up. And they ALWAYS want to trade up.

My question is, where is the biggest need? Offensive line will probably be addressed as always. A real defensive end would be good. I'm terrified of them drafting any more linebackers, although we could certainly use 2.

What happens next?

Also, resigning Gordon has moved WAY up my list of things to do. Now that Westbrook is extended, it's important to have a counterpart and while Gordon is never going to set the world on fire, he is absolutely perfect for what we need to compliment Westbrook.

DE is by far the biggest need. I'm not a big fan of the free agent DEs unless Freeney leaves the colts, so I hope we go DE in the draft. We have to trade up and take the best DE in the draft(whoever that may be once the college football season ends). Then we can use free agency to address WR, FB and OL, and maybe DT depending on who's available.

It's really tough to look that far ahead when we don't have a complete list of free agents, and even then, players are cut and shake loose all during the offseason.

[NGM]

Add cornerback and safety to that draft list.

Preferably a cornerback who is over 6' tall who can return kicks.

[WEST is GOD]

Depending on if they keep Runyan or Tra we may need 3 new offensive lineman. I thought we should've signed Wahle in the offseason, but too late now. If Runyan and Tra stay we need a new G to replace Artis brutal Hicks. I don't know who's out there in free agency, so it's tough to see if there will be someone out there good enough to replace him.

[Don Ho]

I'd like to stab Reid.  Maybe we could have a stabbing party instead of an Eagles Carnival this year??

Helter Skelter!

[PhillyandBCEagles]

Positions we need to address over the off-season:

WR - Might want to go with a veteran, proven commodity here unless we can get a true stud in the 1st round.  Anyone remember the list of guys who will be free agents??  I remember there wasn't anyone spectacular on there, although Reggie Brown could develop into a #1 by next year.  If he does and if Lewis and McMullen continue to improve we'd be OK bringing in a solid #2 guy.  Pinkston will be back as well, although I don't want to see him as anything more than a #4.  Maybe trade for someone here...Javon Walker??

OL - One of the biggest needs we need to address in the draft is bringing in a stud franchise LT.  Jeremy Trueblood out of BC is a guy that would fit in perfectly here IMO, and will probably be available with our 2nd round pick.  Jackson looked promising at C last night.  We also need to pick up an OG or 2, possibly early in the 2nd day of the draft.

DE - This position will be solidified next year with the emergence of Trent Cole and the return of McDougle, but we still could use some help.  If we can get Matthias Kiwanuka or Mario Williams in the 1st round I'd do it in a heartbeat.

LB - I'd still like to bring in a true SAM to start at that position and move Jones back to WIL.  I was hoping Labinjo would be that guy next season but looks like it isn't going to happen.  This is probably best addressed through free agency, although if AJ Hawk is available in the draft and neither of the DEs I mentioned is I'd take him.

TE - Chad Lewis likely won't be around beyond this season, so if Spach isn't the answer we need a true #2 TE.

CB - Depends on whether or not we think Lito is just having an off season or if he really isn't as good as he looked last year.  If it's the latter, we have to bring someone in, preferably a vet.  I'd like to see Matt Ware get more snaps, also.

[rjs246]

Lito didn't look that good last year either. He just made some big flashy plays that the pro-bowl sheep vote for. He's a good corner, but he doesn't play smart.

[Geowhizzer]

Lito didn't look that good last year either. He just made some big flashy plays that the pro-bowl sheep vote for. He's a good corner, but he doesn't play smart.

He got all that hype last season and seems to have started believing his press clippings too much.  Hopefully this season is humbling enough to make him work harder in the offseason and be ready to shine next year.  Another year of Izell Jr. would be hard to take.

[Don Ho]

Lito didn't look that good last year either. He just made some big flashy plays that the pro-bowl sheep vote for. He's a good corner, but he doesn't play smart.

He got all that hype last season and seems to have started believing his press clippings too much.  Hopefully this season is humbling enough to make him work harder in the offseason and be ready to shine next year.  Another year of Izell Jr. would be hard to take.

Exactly what I was thinking.  Lito looks a little to full of himself this year.  Second time this year he was absolutely toasted by Terry Glenn.  I have to admit that little slow down than accelerate move he put on Lito in Dallas was amazing.  Last night Lito almost looked like he gave up or thought Glenn didn't have enough room.  He has definitely been humbled starting with last years Super Bowl.

[WEST is GOD]

Lito has a ton of speed, so he shouldn't get burnt so badly. I think he bites on moves too easily and just simply messes up in coverage. He has the tools that you can't teach so at least it's not like trying to teach a corner how to keep up with fast receivers. He's got the speed, just needs the discipline.

[bobbyinlondon]

Lito has a ton of speed, so he shouldn't get burnt so badly. I think he bites on moves too easily and just simply messes up in coverage. He has the tools that you can't teach so at least it's not like trying to teach a corner how to keep up with fast receivers. He's got the speed, just needs the discipline.

He gets caught looking into the backfield too much and for too long.

[rjs246]

Can we merge all of these offseason draft discussion doomsday the season is over threads? I don't think we need 5 of them.

[SunMo]

Can we merge all of these offseason draft discussion doomsday the season is over threads? I don't think we need 5 of them.

i think we do, so farg you.