JohnnyHopkins
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I would give credit for the defensive backfield upgrades, but the middle of that D-line would not hold up against the run at all.
I think you need 2 defensive starters out of this draft.
You have enough draft ammo to move up from 44 and ensure you get that 2nd starter.
Tell me we have added Moehrig or Richie Grant as the starting FS and I feel much better about that defense.
Connor Williams was arguably our best OL last year given injuries.I think they can certainly upgrade two spots in the trenches. Williams who will never be a guard, and Hill, who never showed enough to be penciled on as a ‘starter’.
Serious question to answer ........will the changes on defense be enough? We've added three new players, ( four if you include Gregory). Are they truly upgrades are replacements. In other words, how much of an upgrade is Neal over Joe Thomas at LBer or Kazee over Woods for a team the finished dead last. The bottom line, it appears the FO is saying last year's defensive issues were more Nolan/scheme than talent.
If they can get an upgrade at 1T I’ll take that. I think we could be league average with that unit. Hill/Gallimore as your DT starters is scary though. Those two should probably be in a rotation with each other and have a true 1T come in.
That’s because they play like individuals and not a team. I still think it’s the scheme which starts with coaching . All the teams take our players and they play well above the level they played here
What's worse than a front office that can't fix problems? A front office they doesn't know there's a problem.
That defense is garbage.
Yup.
we all saw the Nolan train wreck happening...from the day he was hired.
honestly, they let KRichard walk so big Mike could hire his buddy to run the defense.
smart.
hoping Quinn can bring some of that #LegionOfBoom magic back to us.
That D hasn’t changed at all from last season......Smh
Connor Williams was arguably our best OL last year given injuries.
The issue with him is that if he plays that same way again he will get paid a lot more than we will touch.
He's likely starting and playing well then moving on.
Hill has a profile as a 3rd down pass rusher. He is still no where near strong enough to start inside right now. BUT he is also still a year younger than Neville Gallimore who drafted a year later. Hill just turned 23 yesterday. He is going to end up a stud imho but he doesn't need to start this year.
I’m not as down on the defense as most here are. Quinn is an obvious coaching upgrade and a few new bodies out there were needed. We have an elite run stuffer in Urban, a ballhawk in Kazee, a former pro bowler with Neal.What do you mean by this statement? Or, maybe those that are in agreement with you, may be able to shed some light on what you mean.
I’m not as down on the defense as most here are. Quinn is an obvious coaching upgrade and a few new bodies out there were needed. We have an elite run stuffer in Urban, a ballhawk in Kazee, a former pro bowler with Neal.
I still think we are in need of a true 1T to eat blocks. This will allow LVE and Smith to return to form.
Shelvin, McNeill or Bobby Brown III would be an amazing pickup
I agree with the positive outlook. I don't understand the constant whining and complaining. Some fans complain about the current members of the team, draft picks, and FA's. What can the organization do to appease the ire of the fan base?
What do you mean by this statement? Or, maybe those that are in agreement with you, may be able to shed some light on what you mean.