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I think so also...   BUT ...   pass rush is still a concern...

 

Mathis, Hughes, Walden, Sid.....       they gotta prove it...    AND if they do?  

 

It's on.... 

 

Our defense is going to be really good. I can't wait for the season to get here.

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Remember,  there's  a difference on what your roster looks like in March and what it will be in September.

 

Can't have enough good quality people now....   everything else can get figured out between now and then....

Don't we have to reach 90 by a certain date? I'm not saying that Franklin is one, but we can expect to see a lot of camp fodder. Especially right after the draft.

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wow... looks like we can trim some fat at NT (no pun intended) I'm surprised at this, but we have all discussed at length how important the NT is to our 3-4, so kudos....

 

I just hope that this FA period isn't representative of how we plan to build the monster in the future. Of course, its harder to develop young talent without capable veterans to learn the ropes from...

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I think so also...   BUT ...   pass rush is still a concern...

 

Mathis, Hughes, Walden, Sid.....       they gotta prove it...    AND if they do?  

 

It's on.... 

 

 

I have confidence that we'll be fine with our pass rushers. I think Sidbury might be a hidden gem. The tape I watched on him is pretty impressive. He's big, fast, and has good pass rush moves. I see why Grigson went after him, Atlanta didn't use him right and didn't get much of a chance.

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Our run defense will be unstoppable but I still think we have poor pass rush. 

I'm not so sure... with Redding and RJF providing some interior push and Franklin/Chapman drawing doubles... I like our LBs chances of having very productive seasons... Walden has shown some skill and decent (Freeney-esque) pass rush moves and we all know that Mathis can find his way there... I think our pass rush will be greatly improved over last season and will benefit from all of the 3rd and longs caused by the improved run D... we will have at least 15 more sacks as a team this year, IMO..

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I hoped we would get him last year. Does this mean that McKinney wont be healthy to start the year? Of course the past few days has me dreading the financials of this deal :)

Oh no, not another crippling short term 4m per contract....

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Our run defense will be unstoppable but I still think we have poor pass rush.

pass rush is still questionable but at least coverage is all around better.. Vonte,toler,landry,bethea, and butler (when needed) all are good in pass coverage as opposed to zib and vaughn who were liabilities to passing defense last year
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Optimism....     I likey.....     :td:

I'm not so sure... with Redding and RJF providing some interior push and Franklin/Chapman drawing doubles... I like our LBs chances of having very productive seasons... Walden has shown some skill and decent (Freeney-esque) pass rush moves and we all know that Mathis can find his way there... I think our pass rush will be greatly improved over last season and will benefit from all of the 3rd and longs caused by the improved run D... we will have at least 15 more sacks as a team this year, IMO..

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secondary- Greg Toler, LaRon Landry, Antoine Bethea, Vontae Davis, Darius Butler

Linebackers- Kavell Connor, Pat Angerer, Jerrell Freeman, Robert Mathis, Erik Walden, Lawrence Sidbury, Jerry Hughes

Defensive line- Ricky Jean-Fracois, Josh Chapman, Cory Redding, Aubrayo Franklin, Martin Taveso, Drake Nevis

 

very good depth and looks good on paper, so as long as everyone plays up to their abilities, our defense should be top 10 IMO

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I can't get enough of this forum some times lol.

Forum-"Grigson sign someone!!!"

*signs someone"

Forum-"NOOOOOO think about the money!!!!!"

*Irsay temps big name WR*

Forum-"Yes!!! Get whoever it is I don't care who!"

*signs anyone after WR tweet*

Forum-"Oh great! Well now I guess we don't get a WR. Great Job Irsay and Grigs."

lmao

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Based on what? Chapman has never played in the NFL and may have practiced with the team for one or two weeks before going on IR.

It's not an easy position to learn either.

Mike Mayock compared Chapman to Casey Hampton he would have been a 2nd round pick if he was healthy.  This is a deep draft of NT's and for us to pass up on one of them indicates to me of how great Grigson thinks Chapman will be.

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I have confidence that we'll be fine with our pass rushers. I think Sidbury might be a hidden gem. The tape I watched on him is pretty impressive. He's big, fast, and has good pass rush moves. I see why Grigson went after him, Atlanta didn't use him right and didn't get much of a chance.

I agree and the upgrades on the line and secondary will also help the pass rush.
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A. Franklin: This guy was an absolute BEAST in the run game. Strong run stuffing NT's hardly get the recognition they deserve, and big Franklin is one of those guys.

From the Chargers forum.

They want to resign Franklin, and they will.

haha

Lost Franklin to the Colts. HUGE blow to our D.

Huge loss losing Franklin.

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Look for Mathis to play every down but Hughes will come in on passing situations

 

 

Look for Mathis to play every down but Hughes will come in on passing situations

 

Look for Mathis to play every down but Hughes will come in on passing situations

 

 Look for Mathis to be out on many first downs and used a LOT in 2nd and 3rd and long. Gee wizz.

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