Now for the defense's core players


I have to start off with the captain...the monster and beast of em all...


Telvin "Tackle" Smith - Some he lacks in zone coverage...so what. He makes up for it in every other aspect. He is practically in on every play. He wrecks plays.


Donte Fowler- I know he hasn't played yet but he is one of our core players. He could be another game wrecker next season. He need a pass rush badly. It will feel like we have 2 first round picks next year because he will be back and hopefully tearing it up.


Marks- I know he is in his late 20s but he was playing at a high level last year. He didn't have a chance this year but next year he will be back and will help that line. Probably not a core player but just as important as any defensive player.


Alualu- just kidding


House - He has earned his paycheck with the exception of Hopkins bullying him. He has 18 deflections which is very Mathis like back in his prime. He is a solid CB2.


Cyp- He has improved more than any player on defense. He is a hard hitting safety that lacks range and angles. But he has the ability to change a game on a single hit. Like he did up in NY.



So as it stands truly we only have a few core players on defense...


Fowler hasn't even played yet.

Smith is our main guy on defense

Cyp is still finding his way

Marks is getting older

House is not a true #1

Poz is getting older


So really we only have 3 core players on defense.


I hope we draft a CB in round 1. A FS in round 2 or sign a FA. LB in round 3 or sign a FA.


And hopefully sign a FA defensive end to couple with Fowler.


Once we go through the draft process and sign some big name Free agents, we need to secure the Kicker position.


This team will be ready to take over the AFC South division and contend for the playoffs for the next 10 years.

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