Defense -
S - Bolden and Gurvan returning with a real DB coach and tons of talent behind them (Avantae, JW, Balom, Kitchens, etc.) - Improved
CB - 1st Rd talent in Tyrique to pair with 3 year players in Ivey & Blades, plus and emerging Couch. Again a real DB coach who has produced 1st rd players. Expecting to finally get the most out of this position - Improved
Striker - Returning starter Gil who emerged last year and should only get better. Plus more talent behind him (Chase Smith, Amari) - Improved
LB - Can’t get any worse (Improved) - No McCloud and hopefully no Jennings. Insert Keontra with a second year Flagg, and TAC, plus Huff and the freshman talent. Can’t say we won’t have more speed. Need Brooks to get healthy
DL - 3 Veterans in Nesta, Ford, and Miller and an Emerging JHH. Uber talent behind those 4 with Robert and Taylor. With Simpson coaching, this might be the most Improved position on the team
DE - Position of most concern along with LB. Addition of Deandre Johnson should help but we really need a young guy or 2 to emerge (Harvey hopefully can take a big leap). Regressed - How can it not be after losing 2 first rounders
Once you fully break it down, our defense should really be a lot better. No more Baker and Rumph is huge, plus Shoop in the booth. Expecting a big rebound from the D. All positions should improve besides DE