Young defensive core

[Thorgrim]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

Yea, I suspect this defense is only going to get better.

Don't forget Turay either. He was really getting pressure this year before going down. Losing him really sucked.

Looking to the future, the only real serious draft needs right now are on the line. If we can draft a solid interior DT and another pass rusher, that's good.

I would invest the rest of the draft into offense. QB, WR, OL, TE.
QB: I like JB just fine but he can be upgraded, but its not easy to do.
WR: We need more depth and a real #2, perhaps even a future #1
OL: Castonzo isn't getting any younger, and the right side could still be improved
TE: Ebron is wildly inconsistent, Jack Doyle is 29, the rest are depth players.

Agree that DT is greatest draft need. I’d address OL second if the talent is available. Not liking any free agent prospects on either line but there are some intriguing prospects at WR. A.J. Green’s situation is unclear in Cincy due to his health as well as the the need to rebuild that dumpster fire of a team. Amari Cooper and Emmanuel Sanders may hit the market as well but you gotta wonder if all these guys will demand grossly inflated figures to be had. Regardless of position, some our our holes MUST be filled in free agency next year.