Not very confident in our group at this time.
Steve Smith - I have no doubt he'll come back strong but, he's still going to be 37 and coming off a major injury. Last year he set the bar extremely high. How much can we reasonably expect from him and do we really want to run him into the dirt?
Perriman - Look, he was questionable even when we drafted him. Had legitimate concerns he hasn't had a chance to address yet. I want to remain optimistic but to act like we can rely on him is foolish. I'm hoping for the best but he hasn't proven anything yet. His injury was more sketchy than his hands were in college. I'm hoping he can contribute a large part but I'm dubious until proven otherwise. He's also coming off that major injury so it wouldn't be wise to assume he's ready or the same.
Aiken - Will likely be our #2. Would make a great #3, but a lethal #4. Impressed by his play from last season. Don't feel good about heavily relying on him though.
Camp - He would be great if he can ever see the field.
So as of now, horrible-shaky depth. If it wasn't for our amazing TE core, I would be worried about the passing game.
Adding Mike Wallace for cheap would be nice. Gives us the speed threat we desperately missed last season. Givens was meh but coming in during the season and having zero chemistry/familiarity in the offense is hard for any player to succeed.
At the very least, Wallace brings the speed factor outside and gives us depth/competition beside Perriman.
I know it's no longer popular and I used to despise the idea myself, but if certain players are gone when we pick, I'd strongly advocate for Treadwell.
Smith-Treadwell-Aiken-Perriman would be dirty. Would give Joe a legit playmaker outside with a very high ceiling & Trestman the offense he'd prefer to run. Would take a lot of much needed pressure off of Smith and let him work the inside. The energy they would bring would make defenses actually fear us. I believe Smith is the perfect 1-year mentor for Treadwell as well. Pressure would also significantly drop for Perriman, (who I believe desperatly needs it) He would have someone similar to work & grow with for at least the next 3-4 years. Aiken would thrive in 1 on 1 matchups when Joe spreads em out. (Also possible that he's likely gone along with Smith next year...The constant turnover is detrimental and rather annoying. Let Joe have someone he can build chemistry with again!)
Our highly skilled & paid QB would finally be given the keys, and I think he's more than ready. Having Tread & Perriman would guarantee Joe having familiarity/chemistry + promising talent for at least the next 3-4 years during his prime. Traits a lot of successful offenses highly value. Treadwell could be his younger, higher ceiling Derrick Mason. (Also brings value to the run game as an adequate blocker)
Imagine how many ways we'd be able to attack at every level with our passing game featuring:
WR: Tread, Smith, Perriman, Aiken, Camp? (Wallace too????)
TE: Gilmore,Watson,Maxx (eventually Boyle, maybe Waller)
Juice, Buck and Forsett.
Defenses would legitimately fear us. Joe wouldn't have to labor nearly as hard for once. The offense will be energized.
It would be glorious.
