The Biggest Issue That is Being Overlooked

[PantherCam213]

I miss Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper.

 

 

[KendrickPanther]

We have 3 starters in the secondary that were not with us last year. Shaq Thompson is not covering well in space. New defensive coordinator. Lack of consistent edge rush. Some of these things can get better, some cannot. I don't think we can ask this secondary to step outside the framework of the defense. They barely know each other. 

[j2sgam]

It’s the stuff Peanut taught, not just his patented punch... they’re takeaways, not turnovers... probability of winning is like +60% with 1 takeaway, like +80-90 with 2-3... 

 

while its its not a ‘step on their neck’ aggression, it’s absolutely a ‘keep you foot on the gas’ aggressive attitude he brought & taught.....

 

Peanut is missed, Wilks should hire him....

[ColumbusCounty]

Remember...

Last year I believe, we couldn't get a sack to save our lives. This was our problem to start the first half of the season. Suddenly after the bye week, we transformed heavily. 

Looking for that this year, and as Seymour said "when they come, the come in bunches". 

No way in hell we finish the season with 1 int... they're coming. 

[ColumbusCounty]

Side note: ... our current dbs aren't exactly known for INT's...atleast not our corners. 

Bradberry & Worley : They combined for 3 last yr iirc. 

Solution: Pair up Coleman wit Byrd & get Luke back healthy. Keep Shaq and Davis in coverage more assuming our front can get to the qb alone.

Most of INTs last year came from the safety and lb position.  2017 season: Boston is gone, Kurt is hurt, Luke has our only Interception, and Wilks is sending the OLB's on the blitz like crazy.  

That leaves Colin Jones(not a playmaker), Adams(40 percent playmaker but not fully comfortable), Bradberry(crazy potential, but doesn't look for the ball), and Worley(see Bradberry w/ less potential). Recipe for only fumble turnovers, if any. 

Training camp gave indications of increased awareness.. we just haven't seen it in-game yet.

[j2sgam]

Damn good point, Columbus... pie more than 1 beer if I could..,,