2. We are desperately thin at LB with Fletcher gone. A great starting 3 but who will back them up? The draft could account for one (Tripp), but a solid FA signing here would go a long way to making me feel more secure about the position. In an ideal world, Shaun Phillips would be an excellent choice in that he can also serve as a back up 4-3 DE
3. TE is a key area that needs both skill and depth improvements, but the more I think about it, the most obvious targets for us like Keller, Daniels, etc aren't going to be ready to show that they are ready until well after the draft.
There is also another possibility that has entered my mind recently that I haven't seen mentioned. (apologizes if it has), but perhaps Mark Harrison (taller, and only 10lbs lighter than Hernandez) might be being groomed as that "move TE". That's a position where receiving skills are paramount and when blocking is required, its more likely to be a downfield assignment or against someone your own size. Just a thought
4. The OL is also an area where we don't "have" to move until after the draft. Then, depending on whom we did or did not draft, that picture will be clearer. I have no doubt that there will be enough talent still on the market in May and June to fill any remaining depth issues. If we were forced to start the season with what's on the roster, we'd be OK, and certainly a lot better than 90% of the rest of the league as of this moment.
