Pot Roast visiting - (UPDATED - He's Reportedly Joining the Team)

Marqui said:

They're going to need D.Roberts to have a Butler type ascension for that to happen. They won't have a top 10 defense with Logan Ryan starting.

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They were a top 10 defense last season.

Scored 465 points (29.1/g), 3rd of 32 in the NFL. Allowed 315 points (19.7/g), 10th.
Differential of 150 points (9.4/g), 3rd.

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Deus is obviously correct, we'll also likely draft a CB in round 2 or 3.

Now lets focus on building a running game and see if we can find a deep threat.
Draft to me is OL RB WR DB LB no other positions need apply.

Welcome Knighton! Hopefully we get the 2013 version of him or somewhat close to the production he had in Denver.

Deus Irae said:

They were a top 10 defense last season.



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I'm talking about yards allowed. Offense and special teams affects points scored.

According to Baker hes worked hard and is in great shape.
Now he can go to the Celts games with Gronk Minitron and BB

Awesome. This mirrors the pickup of Ted Washington in that it won't be about personal stats. He'll just take on OLinemen so the LBers can have a field day.

That being said, the last time a former Redskin of notable size came to town...it didn't work out. He better be in good shape come TC.

Galeb said:

Calm down you turkey, it was harmless ribbing. Sure, some of my jokes are offal, but it's better than being a boar.

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Galeb please see me in my office

Deus Irae said:

They were a top 10 defense last season.



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Mustn't let facts get in the way of opinion.

Marqui said:

I'm talking about yards allowed. Offense and special teams affects points scored.

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They were. #9 in yards allowed

AtomicDawg said:

Awesome. This mirrors the pickup of Ted Washington in that it won't be about personal stats. He'll just take on OLinemen so the LBers can have a field day.

That being said, the last time a former Redskin of notable size came to town...it didn't work out. He better be in good shape come TC.

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I think everyone agrees that Haynesworth is a giant exception to the rule. I don't think I've ever seen a player show less effort than his Monday night game against the Vick-led Eagles (yes, that play was involved)

patsinthesnow said:

If the kids on the OL can improve in any capacity, this team could be the best in franchise history. This roster is absurd.

Looking at the #1 offense paired with a top 6-8 defense IMO.

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Hold the phone man. You need health, a run game and an oline that isn't a turnstile no matter where they play.

I pray for the first, think they can do the second and third. I'm more bullish on the D IF they can decide to intercept balls because they have the personnel to do it.

Pats/Cardinals SB 51. That would be a game just like the Seahawks. Maybe even better.

JMC00 said:

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Loving Chris Long

fnordcircle said:

I curse you and all of your children.

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Given your sigs I'm not sure you should make this a bone of contention.

Marqui said:

I'm talking about yards allowed. Offense and special teams affects points scored.

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They were by all accounts a top-10 defense last season. #9 in yards allowed, #8 in net passing yards allowed, #11 in rushing yards per attempt, #7 in drives ending in an offensive score. And that's with the two 400+ yard games to end the season. After week 15 they were close to top-5 in all those categories.

After losses to PM
2007: Moss/Welker/Stallworth/A.Thomas
2014: Revis/Browner/LaFell/Chung
2016: Bennett/Hogan/Harbor/Long/Knighton (cont...)

Been a heck of a free agency period so far. Some truly great additions to this team. What true holes still exist? RB?

PF_SU said:

They were by all accounts a top-10 defense last season. #9 in yards allowed, #8 in net passing yards allowed, #11 in rushing yards per attempt, #7 in drives ending in an offensive score. And that's with the two 400+ yard games to end the season. After week 15 they were close to top-5 in all those categories.

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Ryan didn't start all year. If he starts every game I don't think they'll be top 10.

Ross12 said:

Been a heck of a free agency period so far. Some truly great additions to this team. What true holes still exist? RB?

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Yea just RB. Foster would be the best case scenario left in FA.

Marqui said:

Ryan didn't start all year. If he starts every game I don't think they'll be top 10.

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What do you even mean? Logan Ryan played the second-most defensive snaps on the team after Butler with 976 (89.38%).