I respectfully disagree. Ozzie's had a hell of career, a hall of fame one as a GM, but we've missed the playoffs the past two season's and he's a big reason why. We hit a massive slump drafting wise from 2009-2013 with the exception of 2010, because that was a good draft class. He selected people like Cody, Elam, Brown, Upshaw. Sure, we had lower draft position, but he still needed to hit those picks. He had a good draft again in 2014, and it looks like 2015 is good too, and 2016 has been his best class in years. But, even with that we had 2 clearcut SUPER needs this offseason and he only addressed one of them(I'm very happy he finally found edge rushers. Both Bowser and Williams look fantastic). His plan is predicated around the health of our QB, which is now currently in doubt. Oh, and it doesn't help that our oline depth is also an absolute joke. He completely ignored the offense in the draft. We could have used another TE or WR, and got nothing(Ozzie got very lucky that Maclin was released). We needed a RT. Nothing. I don't care if the talent haul was poor(it was), I would have much rather disregarded Brandon Williams and have gotten a good guard like Larry Warford, especially with how good the rest of our young dlinemen have looked.
I'm sick and tired of this offense basically being neglected via the draft. Sure, we drafted Stanley, Perriman, Maxx, etc but we've been drafting far more defensive players than offensive ones. We need to fix this damn line. It's not good enough. That should have been priority number one. The only guy that truly inspires confidence thus far from what I've seen is Jensen, who looks like an upgrade over Zuttah. Howard is a downgrade, and LG is a crapshoot.
Decosta said earlier today that more moves are possible, including a potential trade, but we need to do something NOW. Our entire offense depends on the line. It doesn't need to be elite, it doesn't even need to be above average. But I have serious questions about it. Will Howard get back into football shape? Who will emerge at LG? Any other moves?
I seriously think Ozzie has lost his fastball. His prioritizing this offseason was beyond poor. Oline should have been priority number one. No questions asked. That was all that was separating us from having a playoff team last season. Sure, our defense is godly now. But that ain't going to mean a damn thing because we won't be able to score TDs or establish a running game. Granted, because of Roman we should be better this season, but I have my serious doubts.
I'll happily eat crow if I'm wrong. But I am seriously worried.