I'm hoping they find their ideal starting OTTO while relegating Skuta to a backup role.
Meanwhile, I'm anxious to see what another offseason for Armbrister might do for him.
A new linebackers coach and/or a different scheme is needed, in my opinion. Standing like statues in pass coverage while the QB waits patiently for his receivers to run past them is not the secret to success.
Quote:A new linebackers coach and/or a different scheme is needed, in my opinion. Standing like statues in pass coverage while the QB waits patiently for his receivers to run past them is not the secret to success.
It doesn't appear that either is happening. Wash is a master of their current scheme so it's not going away, although he might bring some tweaks to it. And I haven't heard a peep about the defensive position coaches changing.
Quote:I'm hoping they find their ideal starting OTTO while relegating Skuta to a backup role.
Meanwhile, I'm anxious to see what another offseason for Armbrister might do for him.
I couldn't agree more that Skuta is a backup. The Jags need a new starting Otto
Quote:I'm hoping they find their ideal starting OTTO while relegating Skuta to a backup role.
As long as they address pass rush, free safety and find one more interior O-Lineman (guard or center) before doing that, it wouldn't hurt.
However - It was Skuta's first year in a new system and he played through a hernia injury half of the year. I expect he'd be better in year two if healthy.
There are quite a few LBs in the draft that have the measurables for the OTTO role that look like they'll be around in mid rounds.
Joe Schobert (Wisconsin) in the fifth round is a possibility.
Quote:I couldn't agree more that Skuta is a backup. The Jags need a new starting Otto
Scooby Wright, you could also bring him in for passing situations as he is a good pass rusher as well
Quote:I don't think Poz's future replacement is currently on the roster. I can envision DC using a mid round selection on a developmental Mike candidate. Scooby Wright is one name to throw out there if available in the 3rd. He was the 2014 Pac 12 DPOTY, a tackling machine, but may fall due to injuries. He could be a value if he checks out medically.
Skuta could be upgraded at OTTO. I would like to see go strong after someone in free agency, maybe Bruce Irvin if Seahawks let him test the market. Irvin has mentioned that he might take a little less and stay in Seattle, and there are also rumors that he would like to play for the Falcons if he leaves. However, I think with enough green, and there is no cap shortage, Gus and Dave could be quite convincing.
I'd really like Scooby in the 3rd.
Quote:As long as they address pass rush, free safety and find one more interior O-Lineman (guard or center) before doing that, it wouldn't hurt.
However - It was Skuta's first year in a new system and he played through a hernia injury half of the year. I expect he'd be better in year two if healthy.
There are quite a few LBs in the draft that have the measurables for the OTTO role that look like they'll be around in mid rounds.
Joe Schobert (Wisconsin) in the fifth round is a possibility.
I think finding more depth for Skuta is important. I think Skuta in his second year will be an impact player.
Skuta played very well last year what are you guys talking about lol
Quote:Skuta played very well last year what are you guys talking about lol
I agree but also feel like this scheme requires investment into certain positions, like how pure 3-4 teams like pittsburgh tend to draft LBers every year.
I think Otto's and Leos need to be drafted every year because many will not work out. Other than that tall rangy corners, Lbers with speed. They seem to be content filling the 2 DT roles and Big end role with free agents unless someone unexpectedly falls (Bennett)
Iike Caldwell said the right FS is the hardest thing to find for the scheme.
Quote:As long as they address pass rush, free safety and find one more interior O-Lineman (guard or center) before doing that, it wouldn't hurt.
However - It was Skuta's first year in a new system and he played through a hernia injury half of the year. I expect he'd be better in year two if healthy.
There are quite a few LBs in the draft that have the measurables for the OTTO role that look like they'll be around in mid rounds.
Joe Schobert (Wisconsin) in the fifth round is a possibility.
It might be tough for a 5th rounder to beat out Skuta for the spot, but maybe.
I'm hoping they'll be able to relegate Joekel to a backup role as well.
I see them adding at least one linebacker. I wouldn't be surprised to see it be a higher draft pick.
Depth is needed as is more speed at LB outside of Telvin.
Quote:I see them adding at least one linebacker. I wouldn't be surprised to see it be a higher draft pick.
Depth is needed as is more speed at LB outside of Telvin.
I wouldnt be surprised at all if we drafted Jack with our 1st pick
Quote:I wouldnt be surprised at all if we drafted Jack with our 1st pick
No doubt he has the speed and athleticism.
He would be an interesting selection.
Quote:Meanwhile, I'm anxious to see what another offseason for Armbrister might do for him.
Hopefully it sends him packing
In a very broad sense, I want the LB corps to become the force of the Defense, much like the Patrick Willis - Navarro Bowman 49ers. In order to achieve this, high level talent needs to be added (thanks Captain Obvious) so that means investing a lot of capital at the spot. There are some top flight talents at LB available in the Draft this year, top flight in my opinion anyway. So it would seem that the team is going to have to go LB early in the Draft in order to get one.
While I understand that Free Safety is a big point of emphasis for a lot of people, I am of the line of thinking that a big time talent at LB, regardless of which LB spot it is, has a much larger and quicker return than DB. In other words, you get better, faster when you add good talent to LB as opposed to DB.
All of that being said, I think the team cherry picks a Free Agent or two at the spot, then goes LB early (Myles Jack please!) and probably comes back around later in the form of Matakevich from Temple, Kwiatkoski from WVU, or Rhodes from William & Mary.
Quote:In a very broad sense, I want the LB corps to become the force of the Defense, much like the Patrick Willis - Navarro Bowman 49ers. In order to achieve this, high level talent needs to be added (thanks Captain Obvious) so that means investing a lot of capital at the spot. There are some top flight talents at LB available in the Draft this year, top flight in my opinion anyway. So it would seem that the team is going to have to go LB early in the Draft in order to get one.
While I understand that Free Safety is a big point of emphasis for a lot of people, I am of the line of thinking that a big time talent at LB, regardless of which LB spot it is, has a much larger and quicker return than DB. In other words, you get better, faster when you add good talent to LB as opposed to DB.
build the front 7 and the backfield will follow its lead. I want Jack as well and I want a steady supply of Ottos(that can play Leo situationally) every draft. More speed at LB and a bit of a passrush fix a ton of this defense's issues.
I would move Colvin to FS in base and the slot in nickel with Nick Marshall at FS in nickel (entirely based off us not getting a FS in the draft) keep Sergio another year incase that plan failed miserably
I would expect more corners to be brought in through the draft and FA, that is where I expect the #2 corner to come from.
Quote:A new linebackers coach and/or a different scheme is needed, in my opinion. Standing like statues in pass coverage while the QB waits patiently for his receivers to run past them is not the secret to success.
I thought I was the only 1 to realize TEs had career days vs the Jags.
Imagine if we had a Smith-Trevathan-Jack....
I'd like to see Cyp go on the Thomas Davis plan.