ZachThomas76
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Ive seen numerous people on here talk about how loaded we are at the linebacker spot, and in general speak about the front 7 as if we are a topflight defense. Im going to give my honest opinion of ech position, which I think shows how far this team has to go in the rebuilding process.
- NT I think no one here would argue Ferguson is on his last legs, and needs to be replaced very soon.
_ DE These 2 spots are actually the only 2 I like at the moment. Langford, Starks and Merling are actually encouraging in terms of ability.
_ ILB Contrary to some experts on here, Ive always believed Crowder is average at best, and I thank him for continuing to prove that every week on the field. Again, I think it would be hard to find many posters who would disagree that Crowder and Akin are average at best and can certainly be upgraded.
_ OLB We have 2 aging pass rushers in Porter and JT. JT doesnt have much left IMO, and Porter is nearing the end as well.
So if we look at things objectively, in order for this defense to become a dominant or even above average defense, in the near future we are going to need to find a NT, 2 ILB's, and minimum 2 OLB's. The good teams actually have some depth at OLB and can rotate their pass rushers like Pitt does. I would also argue our safety position is nothing to write home about in terms of coverage ability. This is just the defense. Again, I think we all know wr is a glaring need, not to mention the ever present qb question.
I knew the 11-5 out of nowhere would get some people to try and fastforward the rebuilding process, Im just glad we finally have a FO that is smarter than some fans.
- NT I think no one here would argue Ferguson is on his last legs, and needs to be replaced very soon.
_ DE These 2 spots are actually the only 2 I like at the moment. Langford, Starks and Merling are actually encouraging in terms of ability.
_ ILB Contrary to some experts on here, Ive always believed Crowder is average at best, and I thank him for continuing to prove that every week on the field. Again, I think it would be hard to find many posters who would disagree that Crowder and Akin are average at best and can certainly be upgraded.
_ OLB We have 2 aging pass rushers in Porter and JT. JT doesnt have much left IMO, and Porter is nearing the end as well.
So if we look at things objectively, in order for this defense to become a dominant or even above average defense, in the near future we are going to need to find a NT, 2 ILB's, and minimum 2 OLB's. The good teams actually have some depth at OLB and can rotate their pass rushers like Pitt does. I would also argue our safety position is nothing to write home about in terms of coverage ability. This is just the defense. Again, I think we all know wr is a glaring need, not to mention the ever present qb question.
I knew the 11-5 out of nowhere would get some people to try and fastforward the rebuilding process, Im just glad we finally have a FO that is smarter than some fans.
