03-25-2025, 03:34 PM
(03-25-2025, 01:42 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: No doubt. Any improvement from everyone besides Trey and we could have a much better Defense this year especially if we just tackle
better. I like the youth in Kris Jenkins, McKinnley Jackson (who surprised me with his pressures as a rookie) and Cedric Johnson who has
a great motor. Bringing back Ossai was a good move as he was our second best pass rusher behind Trey last year.
I think Murphy is probably very disappointed with his production last year as he should be and works his ass off to get back his quicks
and then he can learn to finish. This Draft is very deep with pass rushers and I am expecting one early. The Viper position is the most
intriguing thing to me now with Golden and Hodges here. Jalon Walker makes a lot of sense because of this.
Yeah, I think any improvement in the d-line will be a massive benefit to the defense.
I know people are talking about Walker in the first for the Viper role, but I have a few other considerations.
Trade back, 25ish, for Jihaad Campbell, Alabama. 4.52 forty, rangy, can cover and collapse the pocket.
Round two for Harold Perkins, Jr, LSU. Super fast with a 4.3 forty time, 13 sacks and 7 forced fumbles over two years, but and ACL injury and his smaller size, 6'1" 220 makes his available in the second, and a favorite of mine due to the value.
Round two, maybe early in the third is Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma. Rangy and lives in the backfield (16 TFL in 2023) with 4.52 forty time as well.
Round 3, 4, or 5, Barrett Carter, Clemson. Smalish as well (5'11" 230) by has good burst as a blitzer (3.5 sacks last year) and has good agility in space, but really is not a thre down linebacker, so kind of the dark horse.
