I disagree. Rob Ryan was just an idiot who couldn't get a call in that his players could run to save his job.

Vaccaro, Anthony, Jordan, Kruger, Fairley, Breaux, Laurinaitis, and Ellerbee would all likely start or rotate heavily if they were on another team. That's 8 of 11. To address the other starters; Byrd could move up to the top group if healthy. Same for Rankins. Williams has skill but no experience. Which speaks to your point.

This starting D is light years better than last year. The question is always the depth. That is where we are lacking. The D doesn't have to be a top 10 unit. Just middle of the pack. I think that we have a chance for that.

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Posted by infantry1026

Louisiana

Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 8/31/16 at 3:06 pm to mark65mc

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I disagree. Rob Ryan was just an idiot who couldn't get a call in that his players could run to save his job.

Vaccaro, Anthony, Jordan, Kruger, Fairley, Breaux, Laurinaitis, and Ellerbee would all likely start or rotate heavily if they were on another team. That's 8 of 11. To address the other starters; Byrd could move up to the top group if healthy. Same for Rankins. Williams has skill but no experience. Which speaks to your point.

This starting D is light years better than last year. The question is always the depth. That is where we are lacking. The D doesn't have to be a top 10 unit. Just middle of the pack. I think that we have a chance for that

I agree, I feel more comfortable regarding the defense this year. Last season I had family members ask me during training camp how the team would fare.....my words were "the defense is still hot garbage, get ready for a long season".

I'm hoping that the offensive line issues will get cleaned up as they did during last season. If that occurs, and the defense can improve to middle of the pack.....it should be a good season