Lou anarumo

[Bengal Dude]

I think Lou will still get some HC considerations. There will be a good chunk openings coming next Monday. However, I won't be surprised to see him come back. I truly think he was devastated to lose Bates and Bell this past season. Also, losing two good safeties and only adding Nick Scott was definitely a detriment. Plus, Chido was hindered coming back from the ACL. Lou had to do something he doesn't like and that's throw rookies to the fire. I could see things being a little better next year with 4 of the 5 starting spots seemingly locked up with CTB, Turner, Hilton, and Dax. I like Battle, but I'm not ready to just hand him a starting job.

The DL definitely needs help. Trey is our only true pass rusher. Hubbard is okay, but is much better at defending the run. BJ Hill looked better this year than last, but he still has his limitations. Zach Carter has not developed at all and has looked like a liability. Murphy had some flashes, but he's still a question mark. I'm hoping we bring back Reader, but between his age and injury, I can see the team going the Vonn Bell route. Offer a short deal, but he finds more money elsewhere.

The LBs were definitely disappointing this year. It's weird because Pratt and Logan made some great plays, but they also looked out of place and just slower overall at points this year. Just a weird situation all around with them.