Defense is two starters away from being very good.

[Jeremy Igo]

Middle Linebacker. 

Free Safety.

 

If these two positions can be upgraded this offseason, this defense will rank top 10 for many years. I a not even talking superstars at FS and MLB. I am just talking average starters in the NFL. That would be a huge step up. 

[Ja Rhule]

I think we need another 1-2 DLs.  Our front 4 is struggling at creating constant pressure.  I do not mind getting another top DT who can bull rush.

[*FreeFua*]

Boston is fine. His tackling issues wouldn’t be so obvious with a competent MLB. Boston should’ve had that interception at the end of the first half and those are the plays he has to make.
 

I actually think our biggest need is an end to pair with Burns. Burns is special and he’s literally our entire pass rush

[Jeremy Igo]

6 minutes ago, Ja Rhule said:

I think we need another 1-2 DLs.  Our front 4 is struggling at creating constant pressure.  I do not mind getting another top DT who can bull rush.

We have two high impact rookies on the line, one of which didn't play yesterday. Rarely do rookies get pressure. But they do show the type of potential that gets them there relatively quickly, as soon as next season. 

As is, I'd say our defensive line can be very good with the personnel currently on the team. 

[NAS]

15 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Middle Linebacker. 

Free Safety.

 

If these two positions can be upgraded this offseason, this defense will rank top 10 for many years. I a not even talking superstars at FS and MLB. I am just talking average starters in the NFL. That would be a huge step up. 

Also need some depth

[therealmjl]

4 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

We have two high impact rookies on the line, one of which didn't play yesterday. Rarely do rookies get pressure. But they do show the type of potential that gets them there relatively quickly, as soon as next season. 

As is, I'd say our defensive line can be very good with the personnel currently on the team. 

I would like to add another DT though Kerr and whoever else was in rotation yesterday vastly out performed anything Short has done for years.

MLB is the biggest need. The first time we have said that in like 15 years or more.

[SetfreexX]

MLB, and a pass rusher in the interior. We're fine at safety. 

[Jeremy Igo]

2 minutes ago, SetfreexX said:

We're fine at safety. 

[BrianS]

Did someone really just say we're fine at safety . . . is that high level troll or serious?

[nctarheelreincarnated]

I think we're two good starters away from having a great defense. Get YGM back, get Burns fully healthy and a competent DT beside Brown and we're set there. But yes, a FS and a MLB is needed to have a great defense. Although, Drafting a QB that's actually good-great will mask those deficiencies. 

[nctarheelreincarnated]

Also, if we're "fine" at safety. We're "fine" at QB as well. 

[Mills]

Corner needs to be addressed. Troy Pride has played decently, but I’m not willing to say that He, Rasul and Dante are long term solutions.

[Mr. Scot]

Still not completely sold on Donte Jackson...

[Agent Blue]

Boston missing a ton of tackles. Hell no he needs to go.