06-08-2024, 01:10 PM
(06-08-2024, 12:56 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Zimmer's scheme >>> Anarumo's scheme
Anarumo's FA budget >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Zimmer's FA budget
Anarumo's had a below average defense in 4 of his 5 years here, but he's had some good runs in the postseason. Zimmer did some amazing things considering he had Rey Maualuga, Dre Kirkpatrick, Tank Johnson, Roy Williams, Terrence Newman, Chris Crocker, Robert Geathers, etc... just imagine if Zimmer had the ability to just add outside FAs as needed like Trey Hendrickson, DJ Reader, Vonn Bell, Chidobe Awuzie, Ogunjobi, Rankins, etc.
True, but oddly, I think that Zimmer's group was comprised of better players.
No player on this current defense is Geno Atkins-level elite at any position. Zimmer's secondary was loaded on a regular basis. Adam Jones is a top end athlete and regularly locked down opposing number 1 wrs. He was obviously a budget guy because of his extracurricular activities. Hall was terrific as well.
Overall depth and quality is better with Lou. He also had outstanding safety play with Bates and Bell, which might be the equalizer.
I agree with your point. If the FO had the inclination to get another DE to compliment Dunlap, it would have catapulted into world-beater status. The year Johnson left was tough on them. When he came back he wasn't quite the same player as when he was chasing the payday.
