Hays' article was a bit aggressive, but it really is what a lot of us need to hear. We face 4 of the best QBs of the season in the first 4 weeks. We have GOT to play better on Defense and get to these guys early and often.

 

Fortunately, we are getting back a player that forces inside pressure (Marks), signed a high-profile FA for inside pressure (Jackson), and are getting back an edge rusher likely to be better than anyone at the position last year (Fowler). Hopefully, Gipson (and maybe Jack, if we get him) can help resolve the TE issue we had last year.

 

I am hopeful we can do it, but the schedule makers did us no favors with the opening schedule. Playoff team right off the bat, then going to SD where we have never won (0-3), West Coast all time - 2-10. Anything is possible in this league, but it will be tough.

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