(07-06-2024, 02:48 PM)Jag149 Wrote: Yea, this is going to be a rather different training camp.  First we switch to a 4-3 from a 3-4.  Next, we bring in a DC that leans toward no position football in the secondary. This blurs the line between safety and CB.  We are going to have to begin thinking a bit differently.
Last year we kept:
2 - NT
4 - DE
2 - Will
2 - Sam
5 - LB
So 15 guys for the front 7. This year we will call them different names.

On the back end we kept 10
6 - CB
2 - FS
2 - SS

Atlanta's defense kept the following:
8 - LB
7 - DL
10 - DB

Going to be an entertaining camp...

Should expect just a more aggressive defense in general. A lot of hybrid looks, a lot of alignment changes. He's worked and helped develop guys like Cam Jordan and Trey Hendrickson over the years. Just expect that trend to continue here. I think we'll see Travon Walker moved around a lot more in 2024 and Josh Allen as well. 

For me, it'll boil down to the secondary play. For some reason, I have plenty of confidence in the LB and DL group. They'll be fine as an overall unit. Between Lloyd, Oluokon, Walker, Allen, Armstead, Hamilton and now Smith and Jefferson coming over from LSU. I just expect those guys to maintain the point of attack, secure the running game and get after the passer. 

The secondary is where I get a little concerned and it gets a little interesting for me. Campbell and Cisco are in the "prove it right now" year of their rookie contract's. Hoping both of them dominate and seal up one half of the secondary which gives guys like Darby, Jones out of FSU who I am really excited about, and then, Antonio Johnson in year two from Texas A&M to shine with more opportunities coming their way. 

It's an interesting group on paper. I expect a little bit of growing pains here and there on the backend until the front seven is in full on attack mode and dialed in completely. It'll take some time. They'll get there though.

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