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Originally Posted by OWShaddock
Didn't the Giants just win the Super Bowl with starting DEs Michael Strahan (6-foot-5, 255) and Usi Umenyiora (6-foot-3, 261)?
Don't the Bears have one of the better pass rushes with DEs that go 255, 260 and 260, respectively?
Besides, last I checked Derrick Burgess doesn't have a lifetime contract. I would hope the Raiders are drafting for the next 10 years, not the next 16 games.
The irony is that some here desperate want the Raiders to draft Darren McFadden despite having two returning 1,000-yard rushers (including one who just got a new contract), as well as a guy with first-round talent waiting for his chance. That's perfectly logical, I guess. Never mind the fact that time and time again it's been proven teams don't need a star running back to won.
But having more than one pass rusher? Both about the same size? Heaven forbid! Lord knows the Raiders don't need help in that category. (sarcasm off) |
Strahan is not just a pass rusher, Strahan is a well rounded de that can also make plays against the run. I'm all for DMac, but if we dont pick him I'm hoping for Long, Dorsey, or Ellis..... just anybody but gholston who brings nothing but a pass rush! we need help against the run.... imo
no I don't think having 2 de's about the same size who offer the same thing (pass rush only) will help much. Why pick Gholston 4 and pay him a lot of $$$$ to bring only a pass rush making hi best suited to be a 3rd down specialist? now if we plan on letting Burgess walk after next year I could see this move, but if we are planning that why not trade Burgess this year and get more picks/players?