Quote:That's six players. Add Poz and Fowler and we already have 8 of 11 starters. I'd also include McCray, although Gus doesn't like him, but in any case he just replaces another CB so it's still 8 starters.


A run stuffing DT like Miller is easily replaceable; the safeties are the big problem. Brown and Sample might be the future there, I don't think Brown is as bad as you say, he's been playing injured a lot, but if he's not the answer at FS he's still a quality ST player. Replacing some of the ordinary players with pro bowlers is always welcome, but the defensive personnel are not as bad as the defense looks. We really need better coaching.

No doubt I agree, we do need a better coaching staff on that side of the ball. We lack in depth across the board. In terms of starters? We have about 6 solid starters that can be building blocks (Marks, Odrick, Smith, Skuta, Colvin, House). I like McCray, although I think Gus sits him out because he lacks playmaking ability. Then again, the entire secondary does. Absolutely no instinctual playmakers at safety. House has shown an ability to knock the ball away, although he got abused yesterday. Colvin is still developing, and I like what I see from him (only played in like 10 games so far).


Poz will be good for another season or two, but we really need to draft his replacement to start developing behind him.


Gus most likely won't be here next season, so it'll probably be a scheme change defensively. Hopefully we hire a head coach and defensive coordinator who will be willing to play to the strengths of the team, instead of forcing the team to play to the system.

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