I do not share your optimism with our D – quite the opposite, I think the D line could be a real sieve and they certainly have not (as of yet) demonstrated any kind of a pass rush. Stopping opposing O’s will be a challenge to say the least. Another off season or 2 are needed.

I agree with you – Mike “Big Limp” Walker’s propentsity for injury does not inspire any confidence that he’ll produce this year or at all. Williamson is a classic 1st round bust and those expecting great things this season must completely ingnore his actual production on the field to date – I’m not drinking the cool aid until I see consistent production on the field (like a whole seasons worth in his case). I do however, believe that we will find at least one receiver out of this group (hopefully more) with which to build around.

I also agree that our O line will be improved, but upgrades are still needed (center and guard).

I’m 50/50 on Vic on the whole. I am in complete agreement with Vic with regards to attendance and support for this team.

Fun. Fun. Let’s hope Monday will be fun. At least for one quarter. As far as OGN goes, the defensive line will most likely not be a “sieve” although that is a slight possibility. That position has a received a slight boost of youth and a much needed year of experience for D. Harvey. Let’s hope the University of Tim Tebow has actually produced an NFL player. I know that’s a long shot but, they’re sucking the energy out of our ticket-buying fan base, so the least they could do is give us an overdrafted, lanky DE who actually performs.

And to TheTealDeal, I love the “could be” and “will be” stuff, but let’s see some catches, in games, when it matters. The receivers you mentioned certainly have body types analagous to your suggestive play styles, but in game production is really what we’re waiting for. Until then, I have to rely on Vic. They’re dropping some important balls. And Thomas is sharing tea-tree ointment with Mike Walker. Field. Game. Truth.

Soon.

That post was nuts, Aurawolf.

Hi again Collin, Terry, Chris and the Apocolypse dude! You know I’m gonna hit you with a review of Monday’s game. Football’s back. Go Jags.

but for conversation’s sake, my take on finding WR’s is that if your lines are good enough, you can play with mediocrity found late in the draft, but you will not find Calvin Johnson in the 7th round. However, you can find T.J. Houshmandzadeh. It all depends on how well you scout. If we draft big guys for two more years and then take a WR in the first two rounds (similar to TN, minus Pacman and VY) then I would be happy with it. But I would still like to feel more assured about our WR’s.

That said, i love dillard. Production cannot be ignored and the guy caught 60 TD’s, I believe. I also think Crabtree was worth a late 2nd round pick.

…in that sort of you’re a dude, I’m a dude kinda soldier way.

But I’m not so sure I love reports like this coming from training camp:

""He struggled this morning," Smith said of Dillard, who may have hit the rookie wall. The good-hands wide receiver from Rice is battling a bout of the dropsies.

You love that? Are you from Nashville, Surteal? Don’t lie.

All I know about Vic’s draft opinions

1. Berate anyone who hypes a SEC/ACC player
2. Hype any Big 10 player

I’m not sold on Mike Walker, and I have no expectation for him to be any better than last season. I have never went with the hype this offseason that he’ll be any better because that fool can’t stay healthy.

All we need is one rookie receiver to really step up. We usually only play with two receivers at a time anyway. I really like Tiquan Underwood’s chances. He’s been in position to make big plays from what I’ve read time and time again. He just needs to make sure he catches the ball on a consistent basis. Dillard will be fine. I’m not sold on Williamson. I think he will get cut. That’s pretty much everything I’m thinking at this point.

I’m excited to see how the receivers perform tonight, but the bulk of my attention will be on Harvey. I want to see if he gets good penetration. At least get the quarterback scrambling out of the pocket, make some nice tackles for loss.