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LMU93
I think the questions at LB are very valid. Good talent and potential but a lot of unknowns and TBDs. Personally I really like both Longacre and Ebukam but they will need reps from others with them. Maybe Easley is one of them but again TBD.
As good as their depth is at CB it is pretty much absent at safety. At least that is my impression based on the roster and reports so far.
Westbrooks is quality DL depth. And I think Franklin Myers can have a role. But I thought the reports on Smart were underwhelming?
On the run D I felt last year they were not bad play in and play out. It was more that they would let a couple long runs happen per game. And I still think that is part of the scheme trade off Phillips uses that stresses QB pressure and turnovers more than being stout vs the run. But Suh will help. And I agree that Ogletree was not a good run defender in this defense. But equally it is again TBD about Littleton as an every down player. Potential is there. I think he will be good in coverage and blitzing. Run defense we will see. I think Kiser will earn reps situationally as the season progresses as a run defender.
We agree about the LB situation, 93. Optimistic, but need to see on field results.
I’m more bullish about our depth at S than you are. Christian, Countess, Nate Holley, and Laguda have been very impressive quality depth, IMO.
Our DL looks beastly to me.
AD
Suh
Brockers
Two All Pros and one borderline Pro Bowler as starters? Are you kidding me?
Westbrooks
JFM
Sebastian Joseph-Day
Easley
???
That looks like some nasty DL rotation players, huh? Don’t fret about Smart. I’m not sure he makes this 53, frankly.
Our CB room might be the best in the league.
Wade probably has to fight to keep from smiling during his interviews. This D is an embarrassment of riches, to coin a phrase. Lol.
