Our D was unspectacular last season but one thing they had was chemistry. All the JAGs came together and did their parts and they overachieved into a defense that complimented our offense quite well. It seems as though we're letting all the mediocre parts leave and we're replacing them with other mediocre parts, but there is no guarantee that these JAGs will work together well like last year's defense. I know Marinelli did a great job last year, but who else is a little concerned that a different cast of characters might not mesh as well with each other or with coach Marinelli? Everybody says a good offense is the best defense, but there's something to be said for the way last year's D came together and did just enough to make it a very good team overall.
Well thought out and well stated. This should be in off topic board.
I think the direction the team is headed in is - inprove through the draft. Plug in parts where needed in free agency.
They are looking for a skill set specific player and hopefull.... the plus in player fits in. Something like New England does year to year. The defense they are playing now is better than the last few years and Marinelli is firing them up and putting them in position to hold the line.
As a side note - The LB's at the beginning of the year looks like the major weakness in the defensive side. But with stepping up and plugging in they were the best group on defense. After the FA losses this year..... I just hope Lee comes back and plays outside somewhere and contributed.
D line drafted players can step up this year.
As we see now Steven is in charge and will hold the $ CAP line and get younger players in the draft.
So we are not selling out to the short Romo window and then fall into the NFL wasteland when he goes because of CAP problems.
