07-10-2022, 01:04 PM
Again it is really hard for me to rank the teams because I recognize less than half of these players listed.
I know that last year we struggled with pass defense (26th yards, 18th passer rating) despite getting decent pressure on the QB. But I don't know exactly how to parse the blame. Hilton and Awuzie seemed to play well. Apple struggled early in the year, but played better later in the season. And, of course, safeties and LBs also contribute to pass coverage. For example, in that Jets nightmare that was almost all short stuff underneath the CBs.
I actually feel pretty good about our top 3 CBs. I like Taylor-Britt also, but he may not play a lot as a rookie if the top 3 stay healthy. He will still play enough to have an impact. I'd guess we play 4 CBs at least 10-15 snaps a game.
Just guessing I would rank them 10-15 in the league. I will take the positive approach and vote on the top end of that at 7-12
I know that last year we struggled with pass defense (26th yards, 18th passer rating) despite getting decent pressure on the QB. But I don't know exactly how to parse the blame. Hilton and Awuzie seemed to play well. Apple struggled early in the year, but played better later in the season. And, of course, safeties and LBs also contribute to pass coverage. For example, in that Jets nightmare that was almost all short stuff underneath the CBs.
I actually feel pretty good about our top 3 CBs. I like Taylor-Britt also, but he may not play a lot as a rookie if the top 3 stay healthy. He will still play enough to have an impact. I'd guess we play 4 CBs at least 10-15 snaps a game.
Just guessing I would rank them 10-15 in the league. I will take the positive approach and vote on the top end of that at 7-12
