Entries Categorized as 'offseason'

Mock Me If You Will

Date April 13, 2008

Once again my annual “Best Available Player” disclaimer. Most teams simply can’t go that way because a limited cap forces them to address their needs.
When a multiple position need is specified, like DB, it signifies the team needs help at multiple positions under that designation, in this case CB and S. The primary […]

Winning the Drafting Game

Date March 26, 2008

Well, for all you would be draft gurus, here’s a few thoughts on the upcoming event that should hold true for at least a few more years.
Drafting by Position
Simply put, it’s easier to target some positions than others. The supposed skill positions are the toughest historically to judge. Some of these considerations […]

Off to the Off-Season (Safeties)

Date March 24, 2008

Despite this being a thin red line, I fully believe this unit may be among the top performing groups well before next season draws to a close.
Safeties
Overview
Holt was a bust, plain and simple. Add injuries to Adrian Wilson and Wilson Aaron Francisco and it’s no surprise this unit did not have much […]

Off to the Off-Season (Cornerbacks)

Date March 10, 2008

This may be the toughest position to play in the NFL. Injuries are frequent so depth is critical. Self-confidence is easily lost and hard to recover. No position is harder to draft or successfully fill.
Cornerbacks
Overview
No group took a bigger beating than these guys. The fact that Antrel Rolle […]

Off to the Off-Season

Date January 13, 2008

Another non-playoff year has come to an end.  Cards’ fans will be entering a period of greater than usual uncertainty this off-season, as Rod Graves has already announced that the team will not be a player for major free agents despite a number of glaring holes on both sides of the ball.