06-01-2020, 12:02 PM
Several folks have pointed out what I was going to say - that Waynes is an upgrade because he's a far better tackler than Kirkpatrick - so I'll move on to a few other points.
Alexander is not an "upgrade" to Dennard, who is one of the best slot CBs in the league. He's cheaper, which allowed us to also get Reader and Bell, so it's a fine move. But he's not a better player.
We're better on paper. It'll be a major accomplishment if we're even a statistically average defense this year. The only realistic route to the playoffs that I can envision is average defense + explosive offense and ROY candidate in Burrow + reliable special teams. If we don't put those things together it'll be another losing year.
Alexander is not an "upgrade" to Dennard, who is one of the best slot CBs in the league. He's cheaper, which allowed us to also get Reader and Bell, so it's a fine move. But he's not a better player.
We're better on paper. It'll be a major accomplishment if we're even a statistically average defense this year. The only realistic route to the playoffs that I can envision is average defense + explosive offense and ROY candidate in Burrow + reliable special teams. If we don't put those things together it'll be another losing year.
