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...and the lack of receivers. Here's my theory why the O-line looked so bad...

The receivers are/were so poor that the defenses did not have to worry about any downfield threats, so they could single cover the guys out there. That allowed the opposition to blitz more and put more pressure on the offensive line to get their blocks made, which they failed to do.

As I've said, I don't know where they're going to get the guys, but they DESPERATELY need DB and WR help first. That kid from OSU looked pretty damn good last night, and he's a 2 time Biletnikoff Award winner. If he's available at #3, I've love to see him in purple. He seems to have good speed and looked pretty strong, breaking tackes.If they go that route, then they need to go through free agency to address the DB needs for a frontline CB and/or safety. If Winfield could come back healthy, I think he'd be a tremendous safety, but I dont know if he'd be willing to move.

The QB "controversy"...I have no idea what to say there. Webb played very well when he was in. He played well in a big start last year vs Philly. He's strong, mobile, and has a good arm. The question is whether he has the consistency to make it as a starter. I don't know. If a team has time to plan for him, how would the results be different? Ponder has an excellent skillset, as well. He's mobile, ha made some good decisions, and decent accuracy. The question is who has the higher ceiling as an NFL QB? remember that when Webb was drafted, he was drafted to be a WR, because of his tremendous athletic ability, so that's not a surprise with what has been seen from him. Either way, having two seemingly quality young guys there is not a bad thing, as long as they make the right choices in who plays. For the first time in a while, it seems like a bright spot for the franchise.

Now, I've heard a LOT of people call for the jobs of Frazier and Musgrave. I do NOT agree with that. You have to look at the season as a whole, and start with the lockout. The coaches couldn't have contact with their players, and they were trying to implement a new system. Right there, they were behind the 8 ball. Add to that bringing in a new QB (McNabb) and a rookie QB (Ponder). Then you add the poor play by a WR they were counting on (Berrian), and the injuries, et al, with the secondary. Things just deteriorated as the season went on. They just couldn't right the ship, and the injuries to Peterson didn't help things much, though Gerheart is a solid backup. As good as he was, he is no AP. Give Frazier and his staff a full, real offseason to work with their players. If there is no improvement seen next year (in results or general play), then I'd call for firing him. It's different than what I rememebr seeing with Childress. Childress was clearly not head coach material. He didn't know how to call plays to keep drives moving and help a team win (I saw way too many 3rd and 10s where he had all receivers running 5-7 yard patterns, when none of them had tackle breaking ability). Frazier had players not tackle and completely blow coverages late in games especially early in the year to help a few losses along. I hope they spend a couple $ and bring in some quality players at key positions, in addition to making the right pick at #3. But, no matter what, it seems like they'll be chasing the rest of the division for a few more years.

I have no doubts that AP will come back and be an absolute beast. He won't be rehabbing at a strip mall, eating fast food, and being lazy. The man is an animal, and they will have to hold him back from his rehab, I think. Next season may not be a "regular" year for him, but I have no doubt he will regain his place at the top of the NFL Rb food chain soon.