03-06-2024, 01:44 PM
(03-06-2024, 01:21 PM)ochocincos Wrote: How much of a NEED is it really though?
I personally think bailing on Hill already is going to do more harm for him than good.
There isn't a spot for him to get a good amount of snaps otherwise currently, as Hilton is covering slot and Battle covering SS.
What I think they ultimately need is a veteran backup at FS who can maybe help Hill while Hill continues to get the majority of snaps at FS.
Maybe a cheap old veteran like Amos or Gipson that could be ok if delegated to part-time player or backup?
Amos played >300 defensive snaps for HOU and was solid, but he wasn't a true starter. Amos is about to turn 31 years old next month.
Gipson was even better, playing almost 1000 defensive snaps last year with SF and the full-year starter, but he's also gonna turn 34 in August. He may not want to serve as a backup though, but he has played for rather cheap since 2020 ($3.2 mill and less each season).
I dont disagree, especially with Hilton still on the roster. Dax is an every down player IMHO.
(03-06-2024, 01:25 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: I cannot speak for others, but Hill would not start in my scenario.
CB: CTB, Turner, Hilton.
S: Battle + vet FS.
We still need another boundary corner (Lou says you need 3 and we have 2), and that player will take some dime snaps. But primarily Hill would be DB6 in big dime or sub in for Pratt or Wilson to effectively be a LB vs pass happy teams. Wilson & Pratt played like 90% of the snaps each last year, that number needs to come down some. Especially on 3rd down & long/medium.
Now, I'd still want Dax to play some FS. That is where I want him eventually. If we get into a blowout/game over situation, I give him reps back there and rest my vet.
Unpopular opinion, I think Dax could be a better NCB than Hilton. Good team like KC have been targeting Hilton in the passing game for a couple of years now.
