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(01-17-2021, 04:53 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: Sounds like a good hire to me. Dolphins Dline improved under his leadership. He did well in Jax as well. Knows Reader from Clemson. Knows our defensive system with the hybrid 3-4. Sounds like a good hire. Hopefully he has the vision to put the finishing touches on this unit. We've got some solid pieces already (starting with Reader).

Not sure what to expect with Geno (hope the injury is the only reason for his poor play this year). Dunlap seemed to float the idea that they were playing both Geno and himself out of their natural positions. It's tough to say if Geno should have just been shelved early to heal. He likely has a better impact healthy, but it's hard to say if he's still a good fit. I hope they get this sorted out and either move Geno (and replace him via the draft/FA), or keep him and he performs well.

Also need to figure out how to generate more pressure. Resign Lawson. Bring in another pass rusher as well via the draft. A healthy Reader likely makes our pass rush better. I'd like to see Mike Daniels back; He performed well. Some of the younger dlineman got some good playing experience this year as well. With a healthy roster, we should be a lot better (lots of injuries to Dline this year). It wouldn't be a bad idea to add another DT via the draft--although I think an edge rusher is a bigger immediate need.

Why do people keep saying Mike Daniels performed well? He played 11 games with 17 (7 solo) tackles and no sacks, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit and no other stats. The whole DT room needs cleaned out except for Reader and maybe Wren and Tupou. Then draft somebody that can play DE in 3 man fronts and DT in 4 man fronts, in the first 3 rounds.