01-14-2017, 04:40 PM
(01-14-2017, 04:24 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: It is a good point, about predictability, but Peko's job is to prevent the QB to have a place to step up in the pocket. I actually think he did a pretty good job rushing the passer this year, despite the heavy load of snaps that he played. He isn't going to chase guys down, but most NTs aren't going to do that.
I do relish the idea of a NASCAR package, where they line up with four capable pass rushers on second and third and long, with an alignment of DUNLAP-ATKINS- HARDISON/BILLINGS- MJ/DRAFT PICK, but with Hardison and Billings both being out injured, it all fell on Peko and fat Pat.
A speed rusher on the right side, and a more capable NT that can MOVE the pile, not just stabilize it and will also eat up double teams (which in his recent interview, he claimed "that's what I do...eat up double teams so other guys can get the QB) will really help improve this defense, especially against its kryptonite: maximum protection fronts.
Peko was good last year but not as good this year.
He is getting up there in age. It is time to move on IMHO.
Billings can do everything Peko does and more. Expecting Billings healthy next year our entire Defense should improve
with him next to Atkins. Billings can eat up double teams and disrupt more than Peko and is really young. The future bro.
If we can add Johnathan Allen, Derek Barnett or Solomon Thomas to our D-line we could be the best again.
Imagine Allen - Atkins - Billings - Dunlap
