I would like a new Center and Guard. While Joseph and Wells have improved, they still are past their prime, especially Wells. The trouble is that a rookie Center would have a learning curve. Signing Wisneiwski from Oakland is my number 1 FA signing. Drafting a vey good young Guard would be great. Another Tackle/Guard for depth would be good too. Barksdale should be resigned if possible but don't break the bank on him. I wonder if Person can man ORT. The Rams seem to like him. Say by to Jake Long too.
LBer was high on my list but I would not be so excited with a first round choice being used on a LBer....unless he was the obvious heir apparent to take over for Laurinitis eventually. Dunbar is fine in his limited role and he plays well in Williams scheme but with the Rams successfully using 3Safeties with 2 of them being thumpers that hit like LBers, I wonder if the SLB will have an even more diminished role on the Rams defense than before, especially as Barron learns the scheme. We might be seeing the first true 4/2/5 full time defense next year. College teams have been using a third linebacker that is more of a Safety type tweener with good success against spread and zone read offenses to combat the running QB. Some college DCs call it the 'Star' position and it is a guy who does it all. He is usually a bit light for a LBer but good in coverage, hits hard, and is very fast. They can move him around and change up with other positions to help confuse and disguise what the defense is doing. TJ, Mark and Rodney are on the field altogether on plays and have had success, especially against Denver. I think Fisher has a role in mind with Maurice Alexander too maybe as a rotational guy a la the Dline.
