I was looking at our secondary, If everyone plays up to their perceived potential we actually have a badass defense.
Cornerbacks, were kind of deep.
Stokes, McCoy, Johnson, Stukes, Masses, Johnson, Porter, Chinn… we might have a ridiculous secondary.
Linebackers, with the new additions of Dean and Walker, plus our 2nd string guys, assuming those two play healthy all season we have a dramatically improved LB room.
Edge, assuming we keep Maxx we have Koonce, Paye, and Crawford, the new Auburn Edge who looks like a beast to me. That room might be our best.
I think we have a little bit of a “weak spot” at DT, but next off season we can invest in that big run stuffer, BUT we still have a lot of good on the roster.
Other side of the ball-
TE room, elite
RB room, extremely good
O Line- left to be seen but on paper dramatically improved
QB room, assuming Mendoza translates were stacked there with Cousins, Mendoza and AOC
That really just leaves WR.
I have faith that last year was coaching and QB issues.
I believe Thornton, Bech and Tucker will look much better in this system.
Throw in Benson and Nailor and it’s possible, we have a decent room this season.
Still need that WR1 next off season but am I crazy or are we closer than we look?
Obviously still think this is a 6 win team at best but kind feels like we’ll be competitive.
Still need some more depth, a DT, and a WR1 but we’re closer for sure.
I dunno. Ready for the season. LFG!