(09-03-2023, 09:12 PM)SeldomRite Wrote:

(09-03-2023, 12:03 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Yes

Caldwell was 100% in on Walker and I'd wager his vote pushed them that way. Caldwell was over the moon about that pick. 

Obviously - all of this stuff is speculation - but Baalke's pressers and interviews lay out some tea leaves that are pretty easy to read.

I'll take your word for it. Khan probably should have canned him back in January if he really was all in for a guy with nothing but measurables who didn't have enough good college plays to have a highlight reel.

I feel like I may be the only Jags fan on the planet that is still excited to see Travon Walker's development. 

I also don't mind an "upside pick" here and there. Taking one at #1 is certainly controversial though. I get that. 

Turning to the topic of Caldwell, this season will be very telling for him. Year two in his system with a solid amount of talent to manage. If this defense isn't establishing a bit of an identity beyond last years latter half "scrappiness" then his seat may indeed feel some heat. Maybe not, though. Pederson seems all in on outscoring opponents rather than stifling them. 

I think we are going to see a revamped/stepped-up blitz scheme with more involvement from the safeties and ILBs.

It appears to me Caldwell intends his back seven to play a robust amount of zone. Sit back and react quickly seems to be the m.o. 
Players he has collected seem to have the traits for that style of play. Now that most of them know the system well, they might have a chance at doing that more effectively.  Fingers crossed.

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