Quote:That's exactly why I question what Dave has done so far - I am looking at the talent he's drafted/acquired.  Better than Gene for sure (an autodraft could have done better and nearly impossible to be as bad or worse,) but what about that defense?

 

And... the extension isn't meaningless.  It's a sign Dave has hitched his wagon to Gus.  Re-affirmation on his part.  A double down on HIS CHOICE.

 

Dave has yet to prove he can do for the defense what he's done for the offense.  And the offense isn't even complete yet.  Still much to be done on the offensive line.  If he could only do for OL what he's done at WR... could say that about any position on the defense as well.

Dave did more on the waiver wire in his first year than Gene did in his entire time drafting here lol. Which is pretty sad.

 

We both agree that you find your starters in the draft, usually in the 1st-3rd rounds correct? Hitting on guys in the 4th round and beyond is just added bonuses yes?

 

You ask where is the Defense? Well Dave has went Offense heavy in the first 3 rounds, in his past 3 drafts.

 

2013

1st - OT

2nd - SS

3rd - CB

 

2014

1st - QB

2nd - WR

2nd - WR

3rd - OG

 

2015

1st - DE (ACL 30 minutes into practice)*

2nd - RB

3rd - OG

 

That's a whole lot of Offense in the rounds where you typically find your starters.

 

I have no doubts that Caldwell will go Defense early and often in this draft. 1st and 2nd round will be Defensive players. 3rd round could and probably should be Defense also.

 

Like I said in my very first post in this thread, I completely believe they're trying to stay ahead of the curve with this extension for Gus. It will help limit the distraction about Gus being a lame duck on a 1 year contract.

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