08-14-2017, 12:00 AM
(08-13-2017, 08:49 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: While everyone is concerned about the offensive line, I've posted that our secondary is a hidden issue. Really...IF Jackson can come in and be a quality starter...those issues go away. That remains to be seen.
But Jones is losing a step. Dennard is a bust. Shaw and Kirkpatrick are above average.
The thing with Billings and the rookies is strength only translates so far to the field. He'll have to learn leverage and NFL techniques. Offensive lineman that start in the NFL generally know how to handle strong guys.
Agree with you on the secondary, it could be a problem once the season starts if guys like Dennard and Jackson don't play well. I think it gets forgotten because we drafted 3 first round corners and people assume they will be good based off their draft position. Safety play was also an issue last season I'm still not 100% sold on Williams at safety. It seemed like every time I watched Williams he was always trying to lay the big hit on the receiver or ball carrier often leading to missed tackles. Hopefully he will be better in year two as a starter.
