so did the reshape of the defense already start? you've got the hybrid in Dugger in place......they already started looking speed at LB before this year, they just did it with a guy that needed a redshirt year......again, multi-year build, the overhaul has already started
When did our overhaul at start?
when we drafted Winovich?
when we drafted Uche?
when we drafted Jennings?
or, as you say, when we drafted McGrone?
or when we acquired McMillan?
I will add that the stats (and results) for the defense would have been much worse without the veterans this year: Judon, Hightower, Van Noy and Bentley.
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Yes, the overhaul has started,
HOWEVER, it is the secondary that will be the focus of this off-season. Gilmore is gone. Jackson will want (and likely get) $20M a year. McCourty will likely retire. Jones has been on IR.
Before blowing up the defense, consider the results for the year and consider what they would have been with Gilmore, Jackson and Jones playing all year. Hopefully, Jones will be back strong at nickel, with Bryant as his backup. Phillips has been extended. Mills is fine, but he can't be CB1, CB2 and FS.
Perhaps, more of the issue is that when the defense gives up 25 points, the game was lost (all 9).