What about the secondary?
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I like what Pace is doing with the rebuild but I'm confused about the secondary. I don't have a great deal of confidence in Tracy Porter and Kyle Fuller and Adrian Amos are awfully young. I get that we drafted some young guns but are we really ready to go to war with what we have back there?
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I'm nervous about the safeties because they are going to be so inexperienced and Fangio was talking about how much instincts play a role at that position in his defense. Gun to my head I think it will be Amos and Jones-Quartey to start the season. I think Deon Hall will be a 4 phase special teams player to start and might get some burn if HJQ gets hurt or plays poorly. I think DeAndre Houston-Carson is a 'sleeper' to keep an eye on in this defense (nickel or safety), but I also think he's a year or so away from really making a difference on defense.
For the corners, I'm hoping Fuller takes another step this year and really improves on his press-man coverage. Porter impressed me last season so I'm just hoping he stays healthy and continues to teach the young kids how to properly prepare for a game with watching tape, etc.
I think Deiondre Hall isn't going to do much this season unless our slot corner gets hurt (I like Bryce Callahan, personally).
For the corners, I'm hoping Fuller takes another step this year and really improves on his press-man coverage. Porter impressed me last season so I'm just hoping he stays healthy and continues to teach the young kids how to properly prepare for a game with watching tape, etc.
I think Deiondre Hall isn't going to do much this season unless our slot corner gets hurt (I like Bryce Callahan, personally).
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I've asked this question elsewhere but what about Donte Whitner?
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Basically the secondary has the chance of fielding the same exact players as last year = who weren't terrible. Even if none of the rookies pan out, we have last year's starters with another years worth of experience.
With the improved LB & Dline the secondary will look much better, no matter who's starting.
With the improved LB & Dline the secondary will look much better, no matter who's starting.
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Pass Rush will be the best cure for the secondary.
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I think that is a 'break glass in case of emergency' option.IotaNet wrote:I've asked this question elsewhere but what about Donte Whitner?
They believe Bush can win the job and they want to give him every chance/snap to do so.
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We'll have to see how the increased safety competition pushes the guys to improve. Overall, I think the improvements to the ILBs and the pass rush is going to help the DBs quite a bit.