CuriousMinds
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They had significant offseason losses. They have talent, but I think their weaknesses overwhelm their strengths.
Stephon Gimore, Hason Reddick, Morgan Fox, DaQuan Jones all left.
I thought the absolute key to that defense's success early on in the year was the way they lined up the 4i, which was Morgan Fox on a lot of plays. That was instrumental to them shutting down opposing run games early in the year. I like Matt Ioannidis, but I don't think he can do the same thing.
Their secondary has two guys I love in Horn and Chinn, but you need a fleet of corners to compete in the NFL and I don't think CJ Henderson and Donte Jackson are good enough.
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe they thrive. Maybe Matt Rhule continually bringing in guys from his Baylor days, like Ioannidis, pans out. I'm just not a believer. I thought this team was competing for the #1 pick before they brought in Baker.
I expect Rhule and the GM to be gone after this season, and the young pass rush of Burns and Yetur, along with Chinn and Horn on the back end to be very appealing for whoever takes over the job next.
nice post....