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A Look At Our Offense And Defense After The Draft


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He'll compete for both. Very likely just gonna be a special teamer all year if he makes the roster, but we'll see. Just penciled him in there for now.

 

He's been an impact defender for his career so far.  Sure he's at times been a liability but he still had like 30+ tackles and 3 INTs last year...I wouldn't discount him. Plus, he's on a 2-year 2.8 mil. contract. 300,000 signing bonus

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Looking at next year. Secondary looks to be the biggest need. In terms of both cb and harper

 

If Tillman is decent this year, we'll probably re-sign him to friendly deal. He'll probably want to stay in the area for his daughter's healthcare.

 

Norman seems like he wants to stay here and if we make the playoffs again this year, he'll probably want to stick around to try for a ring. I hope.

 

Harper will hopefully get pulled on passing downs and either TD or Shaq take the SS coverage responsibilities. Besides, we'll still have Coleman, Boston, and Lester under contract next year.

 

After Gettleman and Cam's agent do the deal this summer, Norman will probably be next. Even before TD gets an extension.

 

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Since we've added Shaq to disguise our D, why not throw some 3-4 looks in there, too? Luke and David Mayo at ILB, TD and Shaq as SAM and LEO, CJ and Short at DE, and Star at NT.

 

Not all the time, but start throwing this look out there in the 2nd half. McDermott would really be screwing with our opponent's minds

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If Tillman is decent this year, we'll probably re-sign him to friendly deal. He'll probably want to stay in the area for his daughter's healthcare.

Norman seems like he wants to stay here and if we make the playoffs again this year, he'll probably want to stick around to try for a ring. I hope.

Harper will hopefully get pulled on passing downs and either TD or Shaq take the SS coverage responsibilities. Besides, we'll still have Coleman, Boston, and Lester under contract next year.

After Gettleman and Cam's agent do the deal this summer, Norman will probably be next. Even before TD gets an extension.

Tillman and Norman are still both questions marks. Tillman's health and the crazy money cornerbacks have been getting in FA.

Harper needs to be replaced next year, he's on a steady decline. Lester was benched in favor of him so what does that say?

Bene and Boston are the only guarantees. And there are still some questions marks for Boston at free saftey.

That to me at least makes it a lock for top 2 need next draft/offseason.

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Tillman and Norman are still both questions marks. Tillman's health and the crazy money cornerbacks have been getting in FA.

Harper needs to be replaced next year, he's on a steady decline. Lester was benched in favor of him so what does that say?

Bene and Boston are the only guarantees. And there are still some questions marks for Boston at free saftey.

That to me at least makes it a lock for top 2 need next draft/offseason.

 

We both see the same things and one of us is optimistic and hopeful. Sorry to hear you are pessimistic and doubtful, but you aren't changing my mood. I see hope and opportunity for great things to happen now and in the future. Maybe one day you will, too.

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