10-05-2020, 10:51 AM
(10-05-2020, 10:25 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: The thing I keep in mind is that we approached free agency with the explicit intention of gearing up for Lamar Jackson. Alexander and Waynes were CBs known for their tackling. Bell was a safety known for tackling and plugging running lanes. Bynes is a run stopper who is good at spying QBs. Reader is a run stopping DT, Wilson and ADG are speedy LBs who have good tackling technique etc.You pretty much gave a description of what a defensive player are supposed to be. I don't think it was specific towards stopping Jackson.
They went into the off season knowing that they needed to contain Jackson if they wanted to succeed in the AFC North.
On Sunday, we'll see if the prep and personnel changes have the intended result. I'm relatively optimistic, given the circumstances. I don't think we'll win, but I am hopeful we keep it close and I believe there is an opportunity to win if all goes well. I couldn't say the same last year haha.