A look at the roster (DL-LB)
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DE/DT: Redding- played well, but is on the down slide
Jones- was supossed to be a difference maker, but missed a lot of games and when he was healthy, wasn't a consistent factor
Moala- missed the year
Jean-Francois- played ok
Pendleton-missed year
Nobody in this group strikes fear into the offense and only Jones would be considered above average and maybe that was the problem, not enough talent-overall and teams shifted their attention to him..............both lines need upgraded and it is harder to find great D-lineman in the later rounds of the draft, they are usually found at the top of round #1 and we pick at the bottom of round #1, Redding and Moala are both free agents and it's unlikely they both will be back and possible neither, Pendleton will be in the mix and could replace somebody who isn't brought back................#1 need area
NT: Chapman- adequate
Hughes- ditto
Kerr- looked very good early, then seemed to disapear
The key to entire defense starts right here, Chapman and Hughes were drafted with big upside and neither have come through-yet, Kerr is a better fill in type, than a starter, again maybe with more talent overall, these guys would have more success, but this is a position that needs either an upgrade or more production from that group......................a need area
OLB: Mathis- missed the year
Walden- played better and was solid
Newsome- great rookie season
Werner- never say never, but his future isn't looking real bright
Johnson- missed the year
Studabaker- quality backup
Adongo-missed the year
Mathis' return is huge, I do not think he is going to be quite the force he was 2 years ago, but will still be disruptive and a very good player, with him Walden and Newsome rotating, this is a very solid group, with very good depth, Adongo is the wild card, a physical freak, if he can master the position, could be a star. Johnson has played well, in limited reps, Studabaker is a free agent and may leave for greener pastures ( a team with less depth).................. not an need area
ILB: Jackson- made the Pro Bowl
Freeman- solid player, seemed to slip some from the previous year or maybe Jackson just made some of those plays this year
Muamba- backup, didn't get many reps with the defense
McNary- has played well at times, but his off field issues may have ended his career, at least here
A. Jackson- off field issues led to his release
A good group, the depth has been hit hard with the players who were cut, Freeman is a free agent and should be at the top of the bring back list....................going to need to add some depth
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