I think Burnett will do just fine, but the experience factor is something that were all gonna have to deal with. Safety is not a position you want to have little experience, so let’s just hope his play making and ball hawking abilities make up for any mistakes he makes.

I doubt we’ll see him on the roster on opening day.

Here’s to hoping the punters can push each other to get a ball inside the 20 every once in a while or kick it further than 45 yards…

I agree with AZ that we are vulnerable there in terms of depth – and we need a pass rush pretty badly….

If it were me, I’d do it – unfortunately WR’s are similar to RB’s in that they are a dime a dozen (especially for 3-4 WR guys), so we could probably develop or sign another JJ or Nelson. BUT – I can’t fault someone for going the opposite on that. Tough choice.

I’m rooting for Jones, he’s exactly the type of player I like to see succeed. Regarding Cyril, hope he has made strides, as we need the depth, right? In today’s chat however, Demrovsky said “The Pack isn’t as high on him as they were last year at this time”.

It’s tough to have depth everywhere. That’s what makes championship teams so good. If you can’t get depth everywhere (from an overall view of depth, were sitting pretty decent) we have to hope to have some luck on our side. Luck is also part of a championship team, to avoid a devastating loss to your team.

I have also had the same feelings about Cyril as well Andy! And it makes me excited to know Kevin is looking nice and close at him and is well aware of him. If we have a solid 3 OLB, plus who knows if we do see some action with Bishop or Chillar, I think we’d be in a good position.

Camp opens soon though, and now we’ll start to get a better idea of whats to come this year!

Jones may develop this year and could end up being a very good player. He has the physical tools (and the mind, smart dude), though he definitely needs to learn more pass rushing moves. But if Matthews or Jones get hurt, we would be rather thin there. Right now, I think there may be potential at OLB that is not being tapped. I think Bishop and Chillar could both play OLB effectively, but it doesn’t look like they’ll get much of a chance, they appear to be firm back-ups mostly in the middle. I also think this year could be a break-out year for Cyril Obiozor. I’ve heard Kevin Greene talk about him – and I think there is a feeling that this guy has a bright future with the team. He’s both reckless and relentless – two nice qualities in a LB.

Still, I would like another option at OLB, particularly a veteran OLB. We have two 2nd year OLBs who could benefit from some mentoring by an OLB who is actually out there playing (vs teaching from coaches Winston Moss/Kevin Greene). This veteran would also provide needed depth.

For this year though, I’d be reluctant to give up any of the top 4 WRs. Our depth there is important not only for injuries, but my guess is that eventually, we’re going to start seeing some 4WR sets again as McCarthy gets more comfortable with the O-line’s protection. I might be more inclined to offer a draft pick to someone for a veteran LB with 2-3 good years left.