Does this team have a good base to build on
I know we have all talked about this team needs this and that but what about what we all ready have is it good enough to build on.
Wr's- We have 1 old one you could be retiring in about 2 years and 1 really up and coming star. So by no means are we set there. So this team needs to address this in the off season.
RB's- I think this is maybe one spot on the team we are set at for a few year's to come and can say we have a good building block. We have Deuce, Reggie, Stecker, and Branch.
OL- We need help all over the place. We could use a few better starter's and back up's as well. Basic need more depth.
DL- See OL
LB's- We all know the story
CB's-Same as LB's
Safeties- Are we set....
For the most part I think this team is a good core of football player's to build upon. Will Payton be the best coach ever... I don't know we will have to wait and see...can he win more games the Mora...that I can see happing if he is given the chance to change player's and get better player's when needed.
I definitely think we're set on offense. We have a good foundation. Sure we need to get another stud WR to have two on the team when Horn leaves. I'd like to get a good tight end as well. Not a prolific tight end, just one who can block like crazy and catch the ball. Doesn't need to stretch the field, just be a dependable safety valve and play very smart - maybe one of the guys we have will develop into that role, we'll see.
Offensive line is so-so. You know, the line is very young overall. I'd say we can use another one or two to start, but it's still a very young line and they're still learning to play together, so that's not so much a big need at the moment - but yes, we definitely need depth!
QB, RB, FB is set.
Defense is a different beast. Lot of age on the defense...We're set at DEs if we can get Grant long term. Hollis is great, but he's not a spring chicken. Same for Young. CBs - FT and MM are getting up there in age. We definitely can use some depth here as well. When Craft is your Nickel CB, it's time to get some depth. Outside linebackers seem pretty solid this year. MLB is still a question mark, but I still believe Clark can be a stud in the middle, particularly against the run.
But, by no means are we set on defense for years to come.
So we still have a lot of holes to fill, which will make the draft interesting. As much help as we need on defense, we can't ignore the offense if the right player falls to us.
Barring injuries and assumming Horn plays and plays well next year, I'd address the positions in this order (draft and/or FA):
CB (at least 2)
MLB
DT
OL
WR
TE
Overall, to answer the question, yes we have a good base to build on. All you really need for a good base is a good coach and a good QB. See New England Patriots.