I'm Getting Strong 2010 Vibes

[Bengalstripes9]

(08-12-2025, 07:31 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: As I mentioned in a previous response to another poster, I have a feeling that when the pass rush starts coming from multiple slots along the LOS, the secondary is going to suddenly look much better. Sure, it would be nice to have a "shutdown" CB or an absolute assassin at S, but the guys we have were all at the top of the class when they were drafted. They didn't just "forget how to play football", they've been playing on a dysfunctional defense. When the pass rush from the front seven gets ironed out, the secondary will start looking like their draft slots.

On paper we look better. 
I like the recent draft picks in the front 7.
I'm just expecting it to take a good amount of time to develop the unit.

Hill to me is over the hill and better suited as a relief player--yet he's starting.
I'm very high on our rookie defensive end, but he has a lot to learn--and he isn't even starting yet.
Our top pass rusher isn't signed yet, which means the front 7 isn't developing chemistry yet as a unit and will need to do so during the season.


I like the recent draft picks at DT and corner.
I like Battle.
I'm just not convinced any of our corners have a ceiling of being shutdown players.
Their ceiling is above average and they aren't there yet.
Our FS was overpaid IMO and I'm just not sold on him being above average.

Yes there's potential with the defense but I think it's going to take some time.
And I think we could use more talent influx as well--especially in the secondary.
Wouldn't hurt to get another pass rusher as well.