Markus Bailey

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(05-31-2021, 07:21 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Baily without the injuries would certainly have gone higher.
I hope he can turn into a player, but I am not holding my breath.

PFF ratings on our backers last year:

Bynes: 52.6 (not brought back)
Pratt: 41.5
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L. Wilson: 54.7
ADG: 40.7
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Evans: 61.0
Bailey: 32.6

LB is a huge problem for us. Along with OL, lacking a deep threat, pass rush, DT, and WR depth. And HC.

Chase should be the deep threat. Reiff is an upgrade over Hart pass blocking (but not in the run game). Carman is a rookie switching positions. The other 2 rooks likely don't contribute this year. They are hoping Pollack can put lipstick on Turner's pig. Not sure Hendrickson is an uograde from Lawson. Ossai & C. Sample are rookies. But have solid potential. Our DE depth should be much better. Ditto DT. Reader, Tupou, & Wren all healthy. Ogujobi & Mack added. Daniels back.

Even guys like Ray Lewis struggled when his defensive line couldn't keep him clean to make plays.  The Bengals were fielding a group of nobodys (sorry, but it is true) at DT for most of last season and they got destroyed.  LB play is greatly affected by the play of the defense.  You mentioned reasons why the DT positions should be much improved this year, and that will also help the LBs.  The real bonus is Wilson and ADG got significant playing time last year.  Bailey not so much, but at least he is healthy this season.