Mongo3451

Looking back at last years defense, I saw some really good pieces and progress. The opposite was also observed. As it was pre-described, the offense came on, slowly, as predicted. The defense didn't get that same grace. DA is known to run a scheme that is trait specific, while BJ's scheme is talent specific. In that grace, we made two intentional signings in Dayo and Grady. They being one half of the starting DL, rarely played together due to injury. Whether training did that is irrelevant, due to case hardening. Case Harding is a manufacturing term used for toughening, due to job specific repetition. We got that last year from 80% of our defense struggling through unity last year. I fully don't expect that this year. With that, we should come out of TC with the defensive roster we wanted last year. Heading toward the, above mentioned, opposite. I've gotta start with my most hated Bear from last year, Tremaine Edmunds. He gone! Watch our LB crew make more tackles in the hole this year. I don't care about how tall or fast he was, because he didn't play like it. We plugged in players through all three levels and they have is splash plays and equally ugly plays. This year we kept those that for and added speed at all three levels. With those additions, we will have the most talented secondary in the league. The DL will improve through knowing the system, case hardening and the ascension of players like Turner and Booker. Booker set a pace for double digit sacks returning from injury. Expect that to happen this year. Sweat will give us 8-10, with Dexter and Turner giving 6-8 apiece. Throw in successful blitzes and we'll get another 10. Realistically, we'll be middle of the pack defensively and that will be enough with the offense being more solid as it grows. That's another storyline that make the defense better. Playing from ahead is far different than playing from behind. That's the expectation...

All concerns are valid, but truly think you are missing a valuable point with DJ. We obviously needed the cap relief. After that, we have three ultra talented weapons that are still NFL babies. The babies need fed. I can see all of them getting 30 extra targets apiece this year. Add in Walker developing as well. BJ wants to play 12 and 13 personnel more often, so getting the best blocking TE, who is a physical freak, is a bonus who can also be deployed as a weapon. Depth in the right place is also a great thing to have. Different folks see DJ in a different way. I liked the guy, but am somewhat relieved he's gone. I'm still concerned about the DL, more than DJ being gone. Our success and failure will be there, not offense...

Squirrel can play. I watched some highlights. He caught a lot of contested, under thrown, balls

Lol. IDK if he's Lovie 2.0. I'm seeing football players first, then RAS as a bonus.

Nobody is ignoring Turner. He should help, especially at 3T. Not so much on the EDGE. Dayo is simply an afterthought. He wasn't any good before he got hurt. How's he supposed to look after? I have my thoughts and they aren't good.

He looks light...

Uhh, it actually is...🤔🤌🤌🤌

Lol, why did you?

I'm still shocked that we have not invested in the DL. That being said, I'm not complaining either. The draft didn't fall that way and I like the pieces they have acquired. Speed and smarts at safety. Athleticism and smarts at center. Size, athleticism and smarts at TE. Blazing speed and density with a gadget WR-RB-KR-PR. Commenting on the lack of need to a TE is ignorant. We are in 12 & 13 personnel a lot. Big boy is going get snaps. I'm trusting that DA has what he needs and/or there is a plan.

I mocked him in the 4th several times. We needed a blow the lid off guy and went and got him.

Dayo was a terrible signing from the start. He will never be explosive and was never explosive before. Jarrett was a locker room signing and is over the hill. Both will be gone next year. They must really love Austin Booker for this year. Kayvon Thibideaux may be in play...

Not sure. The Rams keep drafting TE and it makes me think we keep Cole...

He's getting Linderbaum comps. I need to watch some film...

Good lawd, I know nothing...🙏🤌🤌🤌

I'm still surprised he made it to us...

I did mocks from 3 different sites to see what may be available. The result makes me think we may trade up...

I like this pick for a few reasons, current depth being the obvious. The fact that we got much faster, in an already good secondary, is huge. Remembering Packer receivers running free is still a nightmare. That shouldn't be the case anymore. Lastly, the kid grew up in the county next to me...💪

Let's go Dillon!

My guy Banks went way early...

That would surprise me. I see good depth at DL with our 1st pick and in the 2nd.

Time to trade for Thibideaux...

I definitely debated on whether to pick Christan Miller or a DB with that second 2nd rounder. There were plenty available. In the end, I can't stay away from the big boys...

Here's mine. Definitely a wish list with the top five... I pray Faulk slips to us. Banks is an explosive 1T that can play 3T as well. Miller is an emerging player from a great program. Kilgore is a skilled safety. Burks is as explosive as they come. Coogan was Indiana's starting center. And who doesn't love the name Red Murdock? Bear down!

EDGE - Messidor

The last time the draft was in Pittsburgh was 1947 and Heinz is based there. The fine folks at Heinz had a lot of time to plan.