Lou anarumo

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(01-02-2024, 12:36 AM)Whacked Wrote: Would it be fair to extend some sort of intangible value to Bates and Von Bell that goes undiscussed?

Maybe they were the leaders of the D?

Perhaps it was them that galvanized the D the last few years. Kind of like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed (or whoever) did with the Rat Turds. They made everyone step up and play better. Maybe Bates and VB were the heart and soul of the D.

Trey seems to be the only one who plays possessed every week.

(01-02-2024, 12:44 AM)casear2727 Wrote: I don't think Trey is considered a major leader, he doesn't talk much.  

With DJ Reader, Hubbard, Wilson and Pratt it would be a crying shame if these men, these professionals, are not performing because a couple of defensive backs are not hyping them up or were considered the heart and soul of the defense... just my humble opinion.

There are serious execution problems.

Just my opinion, but I think where we missed JB and VB was getting proper alignment and assignments on the back end. They had a lot of experience, especially VB. They kind of QB'd the secondary is my thoughts. Apple is an underrated loss too. All that said, you have to hope experience helps these young guys grow, and learn from their mistakes. There have been flashes, but also bad angles and blown coverages. Growing pains....