With Ellis departure there is a depletion amongst the ranks as far as veteran, stable, leadership role type of influence that Ellis provided.
That element will be missed the most initially, but what is intriguing this season, imo atleast, is the exuberance at olb.
Its time for Spencer to grab the reins, and become a factor and component for this defense. An upgrade over Ellis performance could and should be expected from Spencer, just seems to be his time to throw down his version of a Brady James breakout season.
Speaking of which, quite possibly the most under appreciated or least recognized leaders on this D.... James plays well in an agresive WP 46, he is just getting started, and his offseason progressions have been anual.
This D has the talent in place this season to be very dangerous and feared
throughout the league.
call me a Homer, but Im predicting top 5 overall easy....
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There is a different feel to this team this season, and I know that phrase gets coined every year, but what is different is evident.
This team is letting guys like Austin, Spencer, Carp, Scandrick,(probably shouldnt be included), to prove their worth.