Are we better on Defense?

Danno · 03-19-2017, 01:22 PM

I think we've gotten much better

The coaching staff looks to improved
Davison, Rankins, Bell, Crawley, Harris, Onyemata should improve with another year under their belt.

Getting PJW, Breaux, Kikaha, Sanford, Webb and Swann back from IR throws a lot of talent into the mix. And we likely re-sign Kyle Wilson, Kruger, Mauti, Moore among others

And with the additions of Okafor and Klein our front 7 looks better, and free-agency isn't over yet.

And this is all before we even draft in a freakishly deep defensive draft with 4 picks in the 1st 3 rounds.

No, we aren't exactly the 2000 Ravens, but its looking up.

lee909 · 03-19-2017, 01:50 PM

On paper yes

But that means nothing,we will know in Sept

SmashMouth · 03-19-2017, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think we've gotten much better

The coaching staff looks to improved
Davison, Rankins, Bell, Crawley, Harris, Onyemata should improve with another year under their belt.

Getting PJW, Breaux, Kikaha, Sanford, Webb and Swann back from IR throws a lot of talent into the mix. And we likely re-sign Kyle Wilson, Kruger, Mauti, Moore among others

And with the additions of Okafor and Klein our front 7 looks better, and free-agency isn't over yet.

And this is all before we even draft in a freakishly deep defensive draft with 4 picks in the 1st 3 rounds.

No, we aren't exactly the 2000 Ravens, but its looking up.

What would it take to be the 2000 Ravens?

voodooido · 03-19-2017, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Have we gotten better on defense this off-season?

How could we not be? We are gaining 437 players from IR and the only starter gone is Byrd. We added a starting lb, de and possibly a top 5 cb soon. After getting butler all we need is to stay the course and solidify our defense in the draft.

Danno · 03-19-2017, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What would it take to be the 2000 Ravens?

About 70% of our cap

CheramieIII · 03-19-2017, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What would it take to be the 2000 Ravens?

Sign Butler, Barnett DE at 11, TJ Watt LB at 32 and Fabian Moreau CB at 42 gets us really close!

ChrisXVI · 03-19-2017, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

What would it take to be the 2000 Ravens?

A mean MF'er like Reuben Foster would be a good start!

Danno · 03-19-2017, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

A mean MF'er like Reuben Foster would be a good start!

Amen, he don't even take no s*** off a bossy nurse either!

WillSaints81 · 03-19-2017, 07:22 PM

Have we improved enough the offense can still play like it played last year in some games?

And we are banking on everyone staying healthy? There will be injuries as we have one more hurdle now to solve by probably next offseason when the S&C everyone has been crowing out is exposed. I'm not banking on PJ Williams staying healthy or Swann. They just may not have the size to contend in the NFL. We don't know if Kikaha is really the answer or not.

K Major · 03-19-2017, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

And we are banking on everyone staying healthy? There will be injuries as we have one more hurdle now to solve by probably next off season when the S&C everyone has been crowing out is exposed. I'm not banking on PJ Williams staying healthy or Swann. They just may not have the size to contend in the NFL. We don't know if Kikaha is really the answer or not.

Agreed on just about every point.

03-19-2017, 01:22 PM	#21
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Are we better on Defense? I think we've gotten much better The coaching staff looks to improved Davison, Rankins, Bell, Crawley, Harris, Onyemata should improve with another year under their belt. Getting PJW, Breaux, Kikaha, Sanford, Webb and Swann back from IR throws a lot of talent into the mix. And we likely re-sign Kyle Wilson, Kruger, Mauti, Moore among others And with the additions of Okafor and Klein our front 7 looks better, and free-agency isn't over yet. And this is all before we even draft in a freakishly deep defensive draft with 4 picks in the 1st 3 rounds. No, we aren't exactly the 2000 Ravens, but its looking up.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,985 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Are we better on Defense? Originally Posted by Danno I think we've gotten much better The coaching staff looks to improved Davison, Rankins, Bell, Crawley, Harris, Onyemata should improve with another year under their belt. Getting PJW, Breaux, Kikaha, Sanford, Webb and Swann back from IR throws a lot of talent into the mix. And we likely re-sign Kyle Wilson, Kruger, Mauti, Moore among others And with the additions of Okafor and Klein our front 7 looks better, and free-agency isn't over yet. And this is all before we even draft in a freakishly deep defensive draft with 4 picks in the 1st 3 rounds. No, we aren't exactly the 2000 Ravens, but its looking up. What would it take to be the 2000 Ravens? Danno likes this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,739	Re: Are we better on Defense? Originally Posted by spkb25 Have we gotten better on defense this off-season? How could we not be? We are gaining 437 players from IR and the only starter gone is Byrd. We added a starting lb, de and possibly a top 5 cb soon. After getting butler all we need is to stay the course and solidify our defense in the draft. Danno likes this.
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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Are we better on Defense? Originally Posted by SmashMouth What would it take to be the 2000 Ravens? About 70% of our cap

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Are we better on Defense? Have we improved enough the offense can still play like it played last year in some games? And we are banking on everyone staying healthy? There will be injuries as we have one more hurdle now to solve by probably next offseason when the S&C everyone has been crowing out is exposed. I'm not banking on PJ Williams staying healthy or Swann. They just may not have the size to contend in the NFL. We don't know if Kikaha is really the answer or not.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Are we better on Defense? Originally Posted by WillSaints81 And we are banking on everyone staying healthy? There will be injuries as we have one more hurdle now to solve by probably next off season when the S&C everyone has been crowing out is exposed. I'm not banking on PJ Williams staying healthy or Swann. They just may not have the size to contend in the NFL. We don't know if Kikaha is really the answer or not. Agreed on just about every point.

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