Quote:Defense finished the season better than they started it.

 

It will be interesting if they can be more consistent, and start at a higher level than they did last season.

 

I believe they can.  There seemed to be confusion at the start, and guys really "getting" the system by the end of the year.

Initially, I was inclined to think that by virtue of the schedule alone, we should see improvement from last year.

 

But I think about the NFC South QBs we will likely face-Ryan, Brees, Newton and Winston-they may pose some challenges.

 

But there are vulnerabilities in those offenses.

 

All of those teams have questionable O-Lines.

 

Brees is also dealing with new receivers.

 

Ryan and Winston have questions at RB.

 

I also think that improvement in our offense will lead to defensive improvement.  With longer drives and fewer three and outs, the defense will be on the field less.  With more scoring comes playing with more leads, leading to more predictable down and distance situations.

 

But we could use more talent on that side of the ball.

 

I could understand adding two DL in this draft (a big DT and a LEO).

 

I could understand adding a LB and a S too.

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