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re: Lets realistically talk about our needs on defense
Posted on 9/27/16 at 2:39 pm to Rand AlThor
Posted on 9/27/16 at 2:39 pm to Rand AlThor
We need depth everywhere, a DE and another CB.
The defense looked ultra impressive to me before they lost half their guys, and we had no one behind them.
The defense looked ultra impressive to me before they lost half their guys, and we had no one behind them.
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Posted on 9/27/16 at 3:15 pm to Rand AlThor
I can honestly say I have no idea how talented our defense is.
We're too injured.
We may actually be a solid D with Rankins, Kikaha, Davison, Ellerbe, Breaux, Williams, Wilson, and Vaccaro healthy.
Jesus, typing that out really makes it seem bad how injured we are.
We're too injured.
We may actually be a solid D with Rankins, Kikaha, Davison, Ellerbe, Breaux, Williams, Wilson, and Vaccaro healthy.
Jesus, typing that out really makes it seem bad how injured we are.
This post was edited on 9/27/16 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 9/27/16 at 3:30 pm to Hoodoo Man
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We may actually be a solid D with Rankins, Kikaha, Davison, Ellerbe, Breaux, Williams, Wilson, and Vaccaro healthy. Jesus, typing that out really makes it seem bad how injured we are.
I know right. Hell you can add Keenan Lewis and Swann as well.Posted on 9/27/16 at 3:37 pm to goatmilker
I forgot about Swann.
Him too.
Him too.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 3:50 pm to TigerBait1127
The prospects for the backend are pretty good IMO
I would keep pumping picks into the front 7 until you hit on a the biggest need- a PLAYMAKER. Jordan reminds me of Will Smith in quality. For me, very good, VERY! But not a highly disruptive player who the offense has to account for every play.
I like Kruger and expect to see more out of him. Elevated play from him could free up Jordan to progress to even another level. But he is 30. That's not building block for a new D age.
It's becoming a broken record but my concerns about the coaching have only grown the past few years. Forcing position coaches on coordinators isn't the ideal formula IMO. Ninkovich wasn't a scheme fit at the time (why draft him then?), left and has performed well. Harper not All Pro but did man up for another SB team. Jenkins made All Pro after departure.
My prescription would be some staff shakeup and relentlessly draft front 7 playmakers until you hit it right.
I would keep pumping picks into the front 7 until you hit on a the biggest need- a PLAYMAKER. Jordan reminds me of Will Smith in quality. For me, very good, VERY! But not a highly disruptive player who the offense has to account for every play.
I like Kruger and expect to see more out of him. Elevated play from him could free up Jordan to progress to even another level. But he is 30. That's not building block for a new D age.
It's becoming a broken record but my concerns about the coaching have only grown the past few years. Forcing position coaches on coordinators isn't the ideal formula IMO. Ninkovich wasn't a scheme fit at the time (why draft him then?), left and has performed well. Harper not All Pro but did man up for another SB team. Jenkins made All Pro after departure.
My prescription would be some staff shakeup and relentlessly draft front 7 playmakers until you hit it right.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 5:36 pm to TigerBait1127
Sorry, left tackle stuck out because Armstead got hurt, forcing Peat to move out, which cause us headache last night. But we've got old dudes on the right side of the line (though Strief hasn't dropped performance too badly yet). Point is, o-line ain't what she used to be.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 5:48 pm to TigerBait1127
I could roll with that. As long as we are starting a draft pick or legit free agency and not some guy off the street week 3 we will be improved. I like Vaccaro a lot and think he needs to be in it for the long haul. Liked Bell in Giants game but we need a larger sample size. It could end up one of our strongest positions if we had depth or sign a stud. I would tend to agree pass rusher first in Free agency, but why not both??
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:11 pm to TigerBait1127
There really is not enough space. We have maybe 3-5 NFL players that I can see. The rest would not be picked up by anyone on waivers.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:16 pm to blueslover
Agree with all of that Blu. 
Except kruger. I watch him and he stands straight up and thats about it. Hope he pans out no doubt.
Except kruger. I watch him and he stands straight up and thats about it. Hope he pans out no doubt.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:17 pm to TutHillTiger
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We have maybe 3-5 NFL players that I can see.
Then get a cane or a dog and close your door.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:19 pm to goatmilker
U want to make a bet that they average getting up over 30 points for the season and finish in bottom 3 in almost every category. I have watched all three of the Falcons games, they are not very good.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:20 pm to goatmilker
Name players that would get claimed right now if u waived them.
Cameron Jordan, I give u one.
Cameron Jordan, I give u one.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:23 pm to Rand AlThor
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Ellerbe might be our 3rd best defender when healthy.
But he's never healthy,we can't count on him
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DE - Jordan is the guy. Kruger hasn't looked good so far. Could be a scheme thing, time will tell. Everyone else is replacement level. This is the biggest need on the defense.
Agreed
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S - Byrd might need to go
No, he has to go. Has to. Put his arse on the bench ASAP.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 6:56 pm to Rand AlThor
James Lauranitis is, and has been, fricking awful as a linebacker. He looks mean, and he celebrates after every tackle so people think he's good, but he just isn't.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 7:10 pm to Jcorye1
He definitely hasn't been good.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 7:37 pm to TutHillTiger
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Name players that would get claimed right now if u waived them.
Cameron Jordan, I give u one.
Your right. We have just a couple.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 7:45 pm to Rand AlThor
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Breaux, Williams, and Swann are seemingly a fantastic 1-2-3 combo.
Swann has played 7 games and is one hit from CTE. Williams has played 5 quarters in two seasons.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 7:51 pm to saintsfan22
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Swann has played 7 games and is one hit from CTE. Williams has played 5 quarters in two seasons.
I saw you reply to this thread and I just knew it was going to be some shite like this
They have looked good in the time they've played... that is what I meant.
Posted on 9/27/16 at 7:59 pm to Rand AlThor
Am I wrong? You can't call it a realistic look then say that unit is seemingly fantastic when PJ is still very unproven and Swann is a gigantic question mark.
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