(07-21-2022, 11:11 AM)NH3 Wrote:

(07-21-2022, 10:35 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: I think the additions of Fatukasi, Oluokun, and Lloyd are a clear indicator that Pederson and Caldwell are very serious about fixing the Jags run defense. 

(The Walker selection was more about the pass rush, but he'll be a factor in the run game to a lesser extent)

Add in the fact that Mike Caldwell was the ILB coach for a team that finished top 5 in run defense in multiple seasons recently, and I think Pederson knew how he wanted to begin repairing this team from the get go.  

While Pederson is "an offensive mind," the draft illustrates he's not singularly minded to that side of the football. and Caldwell's comments in a post draft presser made it clear Pederson listened to his coaches, and Baalke listened to Pederson when they assembled their draft board. 

I have my own speculations about Henry, but what really matters here IMO, is whether or not these defensive roster additions were the right ones, how quickly they gel in a new system, and whether Caldwell is as good at being a coordinator as he is a LB coach. 

I think they've taken a good step in the right direction to limiting Henry and Taylor in the AFCS. We'll know more in September.

I Concur on the above BUT keep in mind that Caldwell would've been our D Coord. regardless of who became our HC. His credentials warrants his position.

Time Will Tell.

NH3...