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My bad with regard to Kelly. He is only a potential starter for 2014.
I understand that others disagree. However, we have a possible 2o15 DT of corp with a rotation of Wilfork, Armstead and Siliga (an ERFA and almost certainly staying), with Jones and Vellano (or a late round pick as a backup). I have ZERO problem with drafting a DT late to compete with Vellano and Jones (and perhaps Armstead. I don't see why would use a high draft choice when we may be fine with what we have, especially in 2014. After all, Wilfork and Armstead might actually be healthy by mid-season 2014. Our wildcard is Kelly, who is likely to stay next year if healthy.
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I would be fine with TE, SS and OG with our first 3 picks. I am also understand that we need a running back and a quarterback.
For me, I expect that the front seven will be better with the return of Kelly, Wilfork, (Armstead), and Mayo.
I think the secondary will be better with the addition of Revis and Browner (perhaps with Ryan moving to safety). We will still add free agents at LB and DE. As is the case every year, if we have the opportunity to pick up a stud lineman in the first 50 picks we will do so. I suspect that our definitions might be different than those of Belichick.
I understand that others disagree. However, we have a possible 2o15 DT of corp with a rotation of Wilfork, Armstead and Siliga (an ERFA and almost certainly staying), with Jones and Vellano (or a late round pick as a backup). I have ZERO problem with drafting a DT late to compete with Vellano and Jones (and perhaps Armstead. I don't see why would use a high draft choice when we may be fine with what we have, especially in 2014. After all, Wilfork and Armstead might actually be healthy by mid-season 2014. Our wildcard is Kelly, who is likely to stay next year if healthy.
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I would be fine with TE, SS and OG with our first 3 picks. I am also understand that we need a running back and a quarterback.
For me, I expect that the front seven will be better with the return of Kelly, Wilfork, (Armstead), and Mayo.
I think the secondary will be better with the addition of Revis and Browner (perhaps with Ryan moving to safety). We will still add free agents at LB and DE. As is the case every year, if we have the opportunity to pick up a stud lineman in the first 50 picks we will do so. I suspect that our definitions might be different than those of Belichick.
Kelly is a free agent after this season
Silaga is a free agent after this season
Jones is not a starting caliber DT
Vellano is not a starting caliber DT, and may not be a backup caliber DT
Armstead may be an All-Pro. He may also be less than NFL caliber
Wilfork's deal is, essentially, a one year deal with an option, because of his injury
I think you defined need differently than some others will.