re: WOW !!! I hope this is accurate - Mike Detillier on Dandy this morning

Think about how difficult it is for the D Line to generate pressure when constantly going 4 on 5 with few stunts or variations (other than going small with Chavis' Mustang package), and rarely getting more than 1 LB or DB to help apply pressure. Only a flat out stud is going to excel in this scenario.

A scheme with a few wrinkles should really help bring out the best in our current roster. Our secondary is capable of great man to man coverage, so look for more aggressiveness in the front 7 next season. Based on what I've seen from Steele and O in the past, the reps will be spread more evenly, especially at DT, and the scheme will be adapted to the strengths of the players, not vice versa like we had under Chavis.

Next year's D may get burned more often for playing aggressive, but on the other hand, the offense could reap big time rewards if they are successful. 2011 showed that a team with an average to above average offense can be transformed into a scoring machine when they are constantly getting the ball in great position thanks to sacks and turnovers. The 2014 D looks good on paper, and kept us in a lot of games, but they actually put a higher burden on an anemic offense by forcing them to constantly drive the field to get points.

Increased sacks and turnovers and an improved Brand Harris starting at QB would transform the outlook for 2015. Hopefully the energy we see in recruiting right now in the wake of the staff shakeup will transfer through the offseason to the field next year.