05-02-2021, 09:46 AM
(05-02-2021, 01:03 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: While I have been critical of Taylor (and his record merits it), even I have to say one of the things he has excelled at (and there are not many) is his relationship with Burrow. And the OP makes a good point about the Chase pick furthering that relationship.
All the defensive guys seem solid. At least the RD3-4 guys. Ossai was good value at a need. But is a bit of a tweener (but versatile). DE from Tulane & DT from LSU solid depth.
Not too thrilled with any of the other offensive guys and felt we took the kicker a round (or two) early. Wanter another speed guy in 5th (Iowa WR).
Baltimore and Cleveland both did better than us and were better going in. Best case is 3rd in division.
Agree based on last years results Cleveland and Baltimore were better going in. With that said though defensively getting Tyans, Reader, Wren back will be a huge lift. I think our young Lbs will take a step forward and our free agent additions will also pus the group forward. We have much more depth on the edge.
Special teams with the addition of our new kicker will elevate the group.
Offensively having Burrow for a year with hopefully a training camp will be huge. We up graded at our WR position and a healthy Mixon will be huge. OL will be better with Reiff and a healthy Williams and Hopkins. Also having X and Spain. If we get help out of the draft it will be a plus. I also believe our hold over linemen will be better as depth after the playing time they got.
As always a key to success is teams health and the schedule. Those things aside we are a more talented team then last year.
A side note : this roster in the Taylor era is now completely rebuilt. The Geno,Andy,AJ,Gio,Williams and Dunlop era is over. Lots of talent there but it did not produce a playoff win. It was time to move in and I think we have. Time will tell if that is a good thing.
