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Originally Posted by The Goat
Yeah those days were special...too bad that unit wasn't kept together longer. I think our defense can be elite w/o getting a guy like Hill but it requires 1) the return of Marcus and a resurgent season from one of my favs or 2) a real surprise from someone currently on the roster. I think we know what we'll get from Blades...good solid play but not a gamechanger. Thomas is a backup and spot-starter at WLB probably...maybe he surprises but i doubt it. Fincher and Wilson are wildcards. Wilson has better size but honestly I don't expect anything from him. Fincher is Marcus Washington Jr from what I can tell. Brings that rare intensity and passion to the game however he's a bit smaller and probably lacking some talent. Again I'd like to see us keep Blades in the middle...subbing for London if we ever pull way out ahead in a game. Hopefully Marcus is back and Fincher can get some time in the regular season.
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I agree completely. I would like to see us add a sack threat at LB. McIntosh ad Fletcher aren't those guys, they are solid run stoppers and can contain the plays once they get by the D-line. I'm not talking about a Harrison or Ware (that would be nice though), just a threat that teams have to plan against. OUr D-line is going to occupy 6 blockers minimum every play, if we can have a guy coming from the linebacker position... use your imagination, a team would need 7 blockers for 5 defenders. that leaves 6 of our D to cover 3 recievers. I like our odds. That's another area our LB could use help, is in when in coverage, they are good, but i think against the TEs in our division we could use a speedy linebacker that is good in coverage.