Are we set at DT?

[Chief Keek]

I like the DT from UCONN Travis Jones, he would be a nice pick up in the 2nd round if they trade back and get additional picks.

[MHS831]

6 minutes ago, Chief Keek said:

I like the DT from UCONN Travis Jones, he would be a nice pick up in the 2nd round if they trade back and get additional picks.

He is big and tough to move.  Nice call.

[shaqattaq]

On 3/26/2022 at 10:14 PM, MHS831 said:

Anybody else concerned about the DT situation?  (It is slow, so I thought I would throw out a topic we have not discussed in a while)

First, good frikin post. I appreciate actual discussion, instead of just another thread about how much our coach, owner, qb, list of available qb's, etc. suck.

Ionnidis played  59% of the snaps last year (same as Jones) and only missed games in 2020, so I hope it's just sour grapes with the Washington fans. This guy has a knack for getting to the QB, and SHOULD be an upgrade. Nixon looked pretty good with the few snaps he played, and I expect him to part of the regular rotation this season. I honestly can't remember enough about Hoskins to have an opinion.

I think that we'll end up picking up another DT before all is said and done. Probably not a big name, but hopefully a solid contributor. 

[firefox1234]

If the draft falls a certain way I wouldn’t mind going DL in the first round. The DLine got abused last year and is desperate for top tier talent.

[MHS831]

2 minutes ago, firefox1234 said:

If the draft falls a certain way I wouldn’t mind going DL in the first round. The DLine got abused last year and is desperate for top tier talent.

It would probably be Travon Walker if we do-- I wonder how the Huddle would respond to another defensive player in the first round?

[Lurk21]

@shaqattaq I agree and I recall Hoskins flashing a bunch in the time he was on the field. Looked Like the biggest dt on the field too, with a burst to add!

[firefox1234]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

It would probably be Travon Walker if we do-- I wonder how the Huddle would respond to another defensive player in the first round?

I would rather go OL this draft but our DL was also getting abused last season and with probably just as many or more question marks as the OL going forward. And similar to OL it is an expensive position to fix in free agency.

[thefuzz]

Unfortunately, Burns hasn't turned the corner, YGM is still trying to learn how to play, Brown is a run stuffer coming off a sub par year, and the rest are JAG's.

Our D Line is not a strength, it's likely a weakness.

The only place where we are set is WR, CB, RB.  Every other position group needs help.

[Prowler2k18]

On 3/26/2022 at 10:41 PM, Billy Love said:

Jordan davis

 

If our roster was in better shape, I’d take Jordan Davis in a heartbeat. He’d definitely help our run defense. We just have such major ???s at QB and LT and few picks that DT isn’t an immediate priority.

Edited March 30, 2022 by Prowler2k18

[Lurk21]

@Prowler2k18 true!! Looking at the free agency market... its be easier to add a vet dt because a ton are still available. Goldman, Larry Ogh, Calais Campbell(dt/de), Star and etc

[Billy Love]

3 hours ago, Prowler2k18 said:

If our roster was in better shape, I’d take Jordan Davis in a heartbeat. He’d definitely help our run defense. We just have such major ???s at QB and LT and few picks that DT isn’t an immediate priority.

valid point. 

[Basbear]

Dang missed this.

My opinion and all, this group has enough NFL talent. The main issue is everyone is still so young, which is why I hated Rhule hiring that 72 year old DL coach.......mark this down- he will retire during training camp.

Now the 2nd year players- Nixon and Hoskins *when factoring in their drafted position * each overplayed that and showed a flash or two in limited snaps. (I try to focus on the lines). Nix got a ACL tear and if he attacked that like he should have, he should be stronger this time.

Roy is just fine for #4/5 DT. I like his effort and just like the two above he was a late rounder. I do remember one series later in the season in which Roy was the sole reason for the O going 3 and out. 

Brown is the key and he needs to step it UP THREE TIMES. He needs to be a constant threat and OL needs to double him. Maybe having a real pro like the following will bring out out his inner animal.

 Matt Ioannidis comes from what should have been the best DL in all NFL, but they struggled. Ive seen where matt is a weight-room beast, thats always a plus in my book. I said that brown was the key and that may be wrong, because Matt is now the leader of this new young group. 

Lastly Im ready to fire the strength coach if I see the same line play Ive seen from 2021, Jemery Scott its on YOU. It Sickens my soul watching line play from last year's review and each line was hardcored bullied, FIX IT NOW!

Edited March 30, 2022 by Basbear