03-02-2024, 09:07 PM
(03-02-2024, 07:07 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: The staff already publicly said some of the poor LB play/run D issues was due to tentative play/not trusting the S calls on D. So getting a vet back there helps the run D from jump. It does not have to be in a 3 S set.
There is no way we are cutting Hilton. Outside of Trey & Reader, he was our best Defensive starter last season and is one of the best nickel corners in the league.
There is no way we are not over the moon thrilled with Battle. He will start this year. 100%. In fact, he graded out (PFF) higher than everyone on the team save for Hendrickson & Chase. Though only for half a season vs full. If you want to call that a starter, then Hilton drops to #4 on D.
We are looking for a vet S to replace Scott and QB the D. Who will likely start, paired with Battle. Remember to subtract $2 mil from whatever the vet S signs for.
Hill will likely be a nickel CB/3rd S in big Dime, which we will allow him to be close to the LOS, blitz more, and cover TEs. We looked at his speed and versatility and tried to turn him into something he isn't, a CF high safety. Maybe he can get there someday, but for a contender, too many mistakes. Let him do what he is already good at.
Appreciate the detailed response you answered my question, they don’t trust Dax Hill. Never a good sign when a 1st round pick can’t start in year 3 which was my fear. With Burrow and Chase making big money in the future we need to start hitting on draft picks which Kanas City did a good job of. We have nothing at DT outside of Hill, Hopefully Murphy can improve at DE and Turner at CB. If we can’t figure out a long term deal for Higgins and with Boyd walking we need to address receiver, and that also leaves us with questions at TE and RT long term. Need some youth on the interior O-line as well not sure Volson the answer at LG.
