07-05-2021, 11:31 AM
We’ve spent a ton of money on the defensive side of the ball and are expecting this unit to be vastly improved. Are we underestimating there lack of chemistry being an issue? I feel like there's so many new pieces we might struggle early on. Are starting three corners, Wayne’s, Hilton and Awuzie have never played together or had a single game rep in Lou’s defense. That’s not including Ali Apple or Ricardo Allen assuming they make the team. The defensive line has two new starters in Hendrickson and Ogunjobi and Reader has barely played. We’re also going to be relying heavily on rookies on the D-line to be key rotational pieces. There’s a good chance both are backup DE’s are rookies in Sample and Ossai with Shelvin getting reps inside. At linebacker Wilson is talented but it’s his 1st year starting I’m sure he’ll have some ups and downs. Davis- Gaither barley played his rookie year and will likely have a bigger role as are 3rd linebacker. I feel like this defense might struggle early on but get progressively better as the year goes on. We're going to get tested week 1 against the Vikings. Jefferson and Thielen vs. a secondary that's never played together then you got Dalvin Cook who had 1'557 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.
