(01-14-2025, 09:55 AM)Caldrac Wrote: We don't have an identity right now until we figure out who the defensive coordinator is and how the staff will look. If I had to pick though? I would be looking at a traditional 4 - 3 base front with Hines-Allen at RE, Armstead and Smith inside at DT and Walker at LE. In certain situations where a run is likely to happen or we're playing a run oriented offense you would then start to see Hamilton and Jefferson rotated into the line-up.

LB wise. It's Miller in the middle, Lloyd at weakside and Oluokon at Strongside. I think this maximizes everybody to their fullest on defense. Miller is more of a run defender and thumper. Lloyd is a liability in coverage so I am putting him on the weakside and looking for opportunities to send him after the QB or blow up a running play as a free runner and Oluokon moves to strongside to stack with TE's in coverage if needed.

Secondary wise we need two new safeties in my opinion and another outside CB, prefer a tall, rangy physical type CB to mirror Campbell. Jones stays at nickel. Overall, we need more depth at EDGE and we need more playmakers at safety. If I had to pick and choose which positions to prioritize on defense between March and April? Safety and EDGE take the cake over CB, DT and LB. Especially early.