What did they do to improve coverage?
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Sly Cookin
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Shelby, Beasley, Jarret, and Clayborn on pass rushing downs is solid. This draft had a very weak pass rush class. There would be outrage right now had we taken shaq lawson because of his surgery. A rookie wouldn't solve the pass rush and you definitely don't want to overspend in free agency.
I'll take a revamped linebacker core when our biggest weakness was rb and tight end receiving yards. 7th in hurries means we are getting there but our backers can't cover at all. It makes complete sense how we handled this offseason.
Rebel Soldier
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This draft was loaded with defensive tackles and they didn't even take one
Edge rush wasn't the only issue with the front four. With Hageman taking snaps at DE, not drafting one doesn't make much sense. I wouldn't be concerned if we had just one legit DT on the roster. Babs is still the best DT and he's solid.
The LB corp has more bodies but I need to see them in action before I can speak highly of them. Can't be any worse than last season.
They spent three early picks on bolstering the middle of the defense. I'm just assuming they've improved. Still too early to know though.
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Sly Cookin
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Your right I should have clarified DE. There were a lot of dtackles but I think with babs, Hageman, and Jarret the draft pick would have been a rotational guy. The Alabama dts for example were more run stuffers imo. This being a make or break year for Hageman, I think we address the d.line next draft as well as a wr early.This draft was loaded with defensive tackles and they didn't even take one
Edge rush wasn't the only issue with the front four. With Hageman taking snaps at DE, not drafting one doesn't make much sense. I wouldn't be concerned if we had just one legit DT on the roster. Babs is still the best DT and he's solid.
The LB corp has more bodies but I need to see them in action before I can speak highly of them. Can't be any worse than last season.
They spent three early picks on bolstering the middle of the defense. I'm just assuming they've improved. Still too early to know though.
I think Shelby will surprise. I like his tape last season. The best thing about the d.line this year tho is no more kroy
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Georgiamuscle
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Akeem King is a projected starter at CB.
He has size but idk much about him. What yall think?
Sly Cookin
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He must've shown enough to warrant not signing Boykins. I'm curious to hear about how he looks tomorrow during OTA. I didn't expect much out of the 7th round but maybe Quinn and his staff found a playerAkeem King is a projected starter at CB.
AtlienInTheGoodieMob
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Georgiamuscle
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He would be dangerous on both offense and kick return if he learns how to hold onto the ball. Bruh has excellent speed.
Sly Cookin
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Coleman gonna prove a lot of you wrong this year. He has more upside than devonta believe it or not.