07-03-2016, 04:15 PM
(07-01-2016, 07:19 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Me? No. My wife used to be a teacher.
But, what makes everyone think that our DT squad is somehow elite? Sure, Geno Atkins is a Superstar, arguably a top 3 in the league at his position. What has Peko done to deserve any serious mention on anyone's who's who list of DTs in the NFL? Behind them we have a raw rookie, who has never even seen training camp in Billings, a passed around journeyman who's never really done anything outstanding in Simms, and a guy that to me looks like he may have an ounce or two of NFL potential in Hardison.
Geno alone makes it elite IMO.
Peko actually played pretty dang decent last year which is why i put us in the top 5. The year before we were not
very good cause Geno was coming off injury and Peko was just okay as he usually is. I think with the addition of
Billings and even a guy you do not mention in DeShawn Williams we could be great at the DT spot for once.
But this is all off of potential so it is still up in the air.
The thing about Billings is he can already stop the run better than Peko i am sure. He doesn't just take up space,
he destroys interior O-lineman similar to Geno especially in the run game. With Billings strength and learning behind
a great pass rusher like Atkins this could be a very tough obstacle for Offenses to deal with in the future.
I am doubting Sims makes the team honestly with young talents in Billings and DeShawn chomping at the bit.
