(09-28-2022, 11:27 PM)Jag149 Wrote: WOW draft talk after the 3rd game ??

D has been playing really well.

One influencing factor is Time of possession. The first game was our lowest at 26 minutes, (close but lost) the last 2 we have had the ball a scandalous 38+ minutes. These short pass drives when executed well can do that for you. Last year we ranked 31st in the league with an average of 27 minutes.

A second one is the plan Trent and Doug came up with in the off season. Six of our starting 11 were not on this team last year.  The 4 FA signings (5 if you count Key) all are having an impact.  The rookies Lloyd and Muma were icing on the cake. I remember Baalkie's explanation on draft day when asked about the trade up then taking Muma. He said Doug and he decided they had an opportunity  to make one side of the ball really good and they took it.

A third factor is the type of player they are targeting.  They removed 10-12 players from the board. Now they re not going full clean Gene on us...
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/23/...r-concerns

The last factor is you can see there is a multi year plan they are following.  Sure it changes as opportunities arise like the 2022 draft.  The change for us is prior to this there has not been this kind of plan.  LOL