Big Blue Huddle

I think this team just doesn't get it. The offense lives and dies through their line.
Just throwing bodies at it doesn't work. Other teams' leftovers is not the way to have a dominant O line.
Just look at the Steelers. Their O line was decent, check their draft!
Evan Neal is a bust, who is the RT we can rely on to stop the pressure on DJ from that edge? Are they really relying on Eluemunor or Cajuste?
Who is behind Schmitz? Even if he improves, who's backing him up, Morrissey?
This to me is weird.. I hope I am wrong, but I doubt it. They are ignoring to address the line effectively, like they did last year too.

I have said before in different posts that having the 6th pick, we should capitalize on the opportunity to sell that spot and gain more potential starters to upgrade our weak positions.
My favorite draft would be:

Round 1  (Trading back to the 20s, in one or two moves, to gain a bunch of extra picks, including one in round 2 plus another high pick in next year's draft):
 . WR Ladd McConkey, Best route runner who was dominant and hard to cover at the Senior Bowl. I believe he'll be a better pro than the higher rated Receivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73IJ106cDdI


Round 2, A: OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, A dominating Guard who is also a great Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-H0yVRZUfM

Round 2, B: DT T'Vondre Sweat, in the mold of our Dexter Lawrence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeXOOhSlsbA

Round 2, C: DL Darius Robinson, Under-rated and versatile D lineman who can rush the passer from any position
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5OtGGH6cY0

Round 3, TE Ben Sinnott, A very good and tough Receiver who is also a pretty good blocker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pPrQrWxni8

Round 4, QB Spencer Rattler, Another prospect who is still under the radar and has the tools and potential
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Sa-0RjSdU

Round 5, A: RB Will Shipley, A tough, slippery and hard runner who can get open and catch balls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNX6a44GIeQ

Round 5, B: OT Roger Rosengarten, Strong tackle with great feet to mirror the rushers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpWynYuiB3U

Round 6, A: WR Luke McCafrey, Big slot target, great bloodlines who has showed noticeable improvement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqdGZauk9UM

Round 6, B: DB Kitan Oladapo, hard hitting Safety who flies all over the field. Old school type
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGCzgT9eKAs

NFL Draft watch:

The 2013 NFL Draft may officially be the WORST draft of all-time.

1. Eric Fisher (out of league)
2. Luke Joeckel (out of league)
3. Dion Jordan (out of league)
4. Lane Johnson (Eagles)
5. Ezekiel Ansah (out of league)
6. Barkevious Mingo (out of league)
7. Jonathan Cooper (out of league)
8. Tavon Austin (out of league)
9. Dee Milliner (out of league)
10. Chance Warmack (out of league)
11. D.J. Fluker (out of league)
12. D.J. Hayden (out of league)
13. Sheldon Richardson (out of league)
14. Star Lotulelei (out of league)
15. Kenny Vaccaro (out of league)
16. EJ Manuel (out of league)
17. Jarvis Jones (out of league)
18. Eric Reid (out of league)
19. Justin Pugh (Giants)
20. Kyle Long (out of league)
21. Tyler Eifert (out of league)
22. Desmond Trufant (out of league)
23. Sharrif Floyd (out of league)
24. Bjoern Werner (out of league)
25. Xavier Rhodes (out of league)
26. Datone Jones (out of league)
27. DeAndre Hopkins (Titans)
28. Sylvester Williams (out of league)
29. Cordarrelle Patterson (Falcons)
30. Alec Ogletree (out of league)
31. Travis Frederick (out of league)
32. Matt Elam (out of league)

Just FOUR players from the first round of this class are still in the NFL 😳

I know the team had other issues Thursday night against the niners, bad tackling, missed opportunities, penalties ... but until the middle of the 4th quarter, this team still managed to come as close as one score.

So my question is, can we mainly blame the O line and their inabilities as a group to semi-consistently provide decent time for DJ to throw, and a little better blocking for the running game?