I think now is the perfect time for us to replace DL. I appreciate his contributions but I beleive his scheme is stale and we need a new set of eyes to put these youngsters in the best position to succeed.
Some of DL's quotes this year scream of an elder who believes in a system that is no longer feared, respected or confusing to QBs.
If DL comes back do we really have expectations that this D will return to form under the same scheme? I don't because whoever we draft will need 2 or 3 years before they "get it"
I would prefer a stripped down playbook where players line up and punch the other team in the mouth and if we go down.... at least go down while fighting because this rope a dope wait for the O to make a mistake isnt working at all.
I'm making a list and posting it twice. Sorry but I believe DL isnt untouchable... and I repeat, I said I think he was ONE of the problems when it comes to our D evaluation.
Ive watched people rip our OC's while seeing the O lose players left and right but this D gets a pass because they dont have superstars at 6 positions.
I forgot tho... DL is untouchable, been here for an eternity but has no influence over personnel decisions. No way a guy like DL couldnt walk up to Colbert and say Lewis was the future of our secondary.
Im not saying DL os the sole reason for losing Lewis but look at our DB situation. We bring back guys like Gay, McFadden and kept Tyrone freaking Carter for an eternity because our D is too hard for young heads to figure out.
Look at Lewis and Mundy with us vs with their new teams. I truly believe our scheme hinders our evaluation of talent in our secondary.
And this backs up my argument perfectly that the problems on defense center around talent and not scheme.
The defense is a mess and they have holes everywhere, specifically at ILB, NT, Safety, CB and they need a replacement for Keisel. I think we can both agree that it's time for Colbert and company to begin addressing these needs. They're going to have to do it through the draft because the Steelers are going to be in salary cap hell for a few more years.
One thing is for certain, this offseason will be very interesting.
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Maybe... but didn't we had a chance to extend him a year earlier and didn't do it. Now, some will say its because he didn't show much but that didnt stop us from keeping other players in a similar position.
You are probably right on his decision but for the fans sake it would have been nice to see us try to make him an offer.
I respect OMD, but I think it is time for new blood at DC.
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