Secondary - Only added one player, but it was first rounder Byron Jones. And as I've said, I think there is real potential to get some investment back from a returning Morris Claiborne, especially in a reduced role, with an improved pass rush.
Linebacker - Not only did they draft a linebacker fairly high, but the return of Sean Lee is like adding a pro bowl player in the off-season.
Defensive line - Defensive line was the greatest weakness on this defense last year, and is why people are still overlooking the Dallas defense now. We signed Pro Bowler Greg Hardy, who I think we can all be more confident about not missing more than 2 games now. We didn't just stop there, but we also drafted first round talent Randy Gregory, and Ryan Russell in the 5th round.
We could easily have 6 (out of 11) new starters on defense this year, and people think we still have the same defense as last year? Have fun with that. I'm including a healthy Terrell McClain as a replacement for Hayden.
Our Nickel which is the package we're in the most, could look like this
Scandrick - Claiborne - Jones - Wilcox - Carr
Lee* - McClain* (though there are thoughts he wouldn't be in the nickel)
Gregory^ - Lawrence* - Crawford* - Hardy*
* - Clear pro bowl potential
^ - Clear defensive rookie of the year potential
