Defense: Biggest Questions Going into Camp

[Chico23231]

Lets talk a completely rebuilt defense with multiple new starters and coaches.
What questions do you have, what will you be watching in camp/preseason?

1. Position battles: ILB, CB opposite Norman, NT, 3-4 OLB opposite Kerrigan. WOW!!!!! certainly the drama in camp will be the defense. IMO, I think starting CB opposite Norman will be the most important because we got effing crushed there last year. I also think it is crucial for the defense, Zach Brown and Mason Foster find a way to start and play along side one another.

2. Can we get off the field on 3rd down? Pathetic last year...we were league worst. I'm looking at nickel defense strategy from the new coaching staff because we must adjust in order to improve overall as a team.

3. Did we get better up the middle of the defense with our new talent? On paper, yes. We must be a better tackling team, we must be better against the run at point of attack, we must get better penetration within our interior d-line.


I could list at least 5 more topics of...(can we finally take a step at Safety with 2 new starters? can Junior Gallette finally deliver?, bigger impact from Alabama Allen or Anderson?, New coaching staff? etc.)

What are you watching?