Quote:I'm not one of the posters you're referring to, but there have always been glaring holes on this defense, IMO. They've been different from year to year with a few exceptions -- but they've been real.


- We've never had two quality starting outside corners simultaneously unless you count a few games with Ball/McCray before the latter fell off of a cliff.

- We've had about 17 different "starters" at OLB over three seasons. (at least we have one of them now - the other is still a patch)

- We have yet to see a FS of any ability to play single-high cross the chalk in Jacksonville during the Caldwell/Bradley era.

- Edge pass rush has been a total patch-job outside of drafting a guy who's yet to play a snap.


It's VERY possible all four of these are addressed in this offseason and this defense makes a significant jump forward. Just my opinion.


Now - do I think more may have been accomplished with the guys we fielded? Yes. I do. Especially when it comes to sloppy play, repeated mistakes from week to week and dumb, unforced errors. These guys could have coached to play with more discipline IMO. While I don't share your opinions on Bradley in general - I do feel strongly about this. ^

Your final paragraph is the basis of what I'm trying to say. I've said before that we have some glaring weaknesses on our d. There's no denying that.


I just think some folks set the bar too low. While we have holes, we also have some talent out there too. I just think we could have had a better output by that side of the field.


As far as 2016, I see this season as similar as 2015. Based on the talent and how the season plays out, I think a specific goal should be to win the division. I think that because we were so close to winning the division in 2015, it's reasonable to demand that type of production in 2016.

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