re: Am I the only one who's not convinced this D is elite?

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Not saying they're not but also not for sure why so many are pimping them as being elite despite not having played anyone yet.

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Let's put it this way, the biggest improvement is you don't see multiple DBs per play running up and down the field waving their hands overhead like "WTF am I supposed to be doing on this play" like last year. One of which was a sophomore who now wants to play like a NFL 1st rounder.

From what I see from whomever is manning the front 7 in a given series, and again the last two opponents have been physically overmatched, is improvement in scheme awareness and responsibilities. I do think the entire unit is much improved, the DB corps improvement is light years better. Maybe some of this stems from freshmen talent and older players recognize they better improve or they will be on the sidelines before long.