The reporting and analysis from training camp requires a fair amount of sifting to arrive at takeaways. Retired as I am, I still don’t have the time, but that never stopped me or anyone else from having an opinion. Here’s what I’ve gleaned about the defense:
Secondary: We knew that it was deep. The question was the quality of the depth. I keep hearing the praises of Bryant, Johnson, and Woolen, so it could be that the quality of the depth is less of an issue than feared. My guess is that Jones and Burns to open this season as starting DBs—will either even be on the 2023 team?
Linebacker: No serious competition for Barton and Brooks on the inside or for Nwosu and Taylor on the outside. Whatever happened to Boye Mafe?
Defensive Line: This group seems sound. Can they be more than sound? I’m skeptical. I see a stout run unit that doesn’t contribute much to QB pressure.
Overall, I’ve got to like what I hear about the young players. Still, training camp is about hope; the regular season is reality. I still expect 2022 to be mostly about promise.
The reporting and analysis from training camp requires a fair amount of sifting to arrive at takeaways. Retired as I am, I still don’t have the time, but that never stopped me or anyone else from having an opinion. Here’s what I’ve gleaned about the defense:
Secondary: We knew that it was deep. The question was the quality of the depth. I keep hearing the praises of Bryant, Johnson, and Woolen, so it could be that the quality of the depth is less of an issue than feared. My guess is that Jones and Burns to open this season as starting DBs—will either even be on the 2023 team?
Linebacker: No serious competition for Barton and Brooks on the inside or for Nwosu and Taylor on the outside. Whatever happened to Boye Mafe?
Defensive Line: This group seems sound. Can they be more than sound? I’m skeptical. I see a stout run unit that doesn’t contribute much to QB pressure.
Overall, I’ve got to like what I hear about the young players. Still, training camp is about hope; the regular season is reality. I still expect 2022 to be mostly about promise.
That Cardinals camp video.... LOL
I don't care if the Seahawks finish 3-14 as long as the three wins are over Denver and 2x over the Niners!
Is it too early to compliment Cody Barton?