[BFritz]

I agree with you that the O-line is probably the biggest need in the offseason. Stacy Andrews has been a disappointment, Levi Jones is only a shell of his former self, and Eric Ghuiaciac is maybe the worst center in the league. I must say though that I was impressed with the fire shown yesterday by Whitworth, not to mention the leadership he displayed by calling an offensive-players meeting the day before.

I agree 100% that we need an offensive tackle with the 1st round pick, someone to anchor the left side for the next 10 years. After that, I don't know. The O-line could still use some more talent. We may need another RB, since Benson is only on a 1-year deal right now. We probably need another LB, since Rivers is the only impact guy we have there right now, although Dhani Jones is adequate. I guess we could take another DE, but only if you felt he would be an upgrade over Geathers or Odom. If Sims and Shirley progree we may not need a DT right away. The secondary seems okay, although I wouldn't mind another safety. We should be good at receiver and TE.

I think the offensive line's improvement should be credited to Benson because he hits the line so fast and hard that the line doesn't need to open big holes or even hold their blocks for that long.

We'll sign Benson to longer pretty soon: he's said that he'll come back.

I'm not looking for an upgrade over Geathers or Odom, just guys that can rotate in to keep them fresh. Also, Odom was only in for rushing downs for the Titans, and that's how he did best.

I don't think we need to take a backer this year, and I think we're fine with Sims, Shirley, Peko, Myers, whoever else, and even Thornton played well rotating in on passing downs yesterday. Sims is already producing.

We have the top corner duo in the league (Joseph was struggling this year til this past week), and I think Marvin White and Ndukwe are solid at safety, not to mention that putting Dexter Jackson back on an aggressive D next season will bring him back to form, and I think Lynch has the potential to be a John Lynch, only better with a lot more big play ability.