03-13-2024, 03:53 PM
(03-13-2024, 02:55 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Logan was hurt too and you could see it. Poor DL play with hurt players in Hubbard and Wilson along with Pratt and his poor angles in
tackling and holding players up and ripping at the ball along with poor communication was just a terrible combination last season. Our
Linebackers in Logan and Germaine didn't just forget how to play football after getting those contracts.
It is clear though that Pratt is not a 3 down LB after last season. Which Stone helps us in this aspect as we can use our talented first
round pick in Dax Hill on 3rd downs and as a Slot Corner at times preparing for Hilton's exit next year.
We don't know how much adding Geno Stone helped our Defense in adding an elite cover Free Safety. It could be drastically.
You're right and I shouldn't pile it all on the LBs. There were several factors as you mentioned. Losing Reader was big. He's a beast against the run. Regardless, the D has to tackle better this season, or we are in trouble.
