Pioli's press conference today

[KCINNYC]

Well, Pioli clearly said "Brandan Albert is our Left Tackle, and he improved over the season last year" so we can scratch Bulaga off the list. What did you all think?

[tornadospotter]

Believe him for what he says, or distrust what he says, it is all smoke and mirrors the week before draft, but there may be subtle clues given out. I think we are going to be surprised, again with 1 round pick.

[Chieffaninfl]

Mcclain PLEASE!!!!

[pbatrucker]

Well, Pioli clearly said "Brandan Albert is our Left Tackle, and he improved over the season last year" so we can scratch Bulaga off the list. What did you all think?

I think what he said was " Brandon Albert is the best LT on this team. That doesn't mean he is not drafting one.

[KCINNYC]

I have to agree with Ryfo18 on this one suddenly. Pioli is not going to say "yes Brandon Albert stinks and we need a LT" before the draft. He is not going to give anything away.

[Hayvern]

One of the things that I loved hearing Pioli say in this conference that so many people seem to not have a grasp of.

"While I might be interested in making a trade, if I don't have a trade partner, there is nothing we can do."

That is so true. I am sure Pioli would want to trade down, heck, he might want to trade up, but if the price is not correct, you can forget about the trade.

[josh1971]

Defense. That's what we need most. We seriously need a pass rush.

[Bike]

Defense. That's what we need most. We seriously need a pass rush.

Correct. Fix 30th ranked D now...

[Seek]

Defense. That's what we need most. We seriously need a pass rush.

I agree we need a pass rusher, but you are talking with the 5th pick over all. Who is this person, and who do you sit in favor of them.

We already have high draft picks in both our DE with Dorsey and Jackson, We have a high pick in Tamba Hali leaving a possible OLB to replace Mike Vrable.

There is need as a pass rusher, but I think there a bigger holes that need a balanced player. Not a specialist like pass rushing. We do need another Tackle. LT or RT, either or. We do need help at, NT, ILB and OLB to help the pass rush and run support. We do need help at SS as well as another corner.

[KCINNYC]

Defense. That's what we need most. We seriously need a pass rush.

I just have to fully agree. the more I think about it, we need Dan Williams as our NT. There are safties galore and linebackers, and OT's that will be available in later rounds. Get a true NT to complete the 3-4 and watch Tamba Hali go nuts on oppossing QB's!