Looking at the off season, I am hoping the organization is taking notes from the Defenses that are left in the playoffs. Their front 7's are built to get pressure on the QB, and stop the run.
I am not sure how much of our needs are related to "Personnel" changes, and how much of it is "Scheme". Regardless, we have time to analyze and address those issues. Is it as simple as switching to a 4-3? I honestly don't know. I do know that we need a stud ILB that can "Fill". I also believe we need a replacement for Mitchell.
CB is one of those positions that we will have to continue to "Coach up".... and work with what we've got. I think we are okay there. Haden is a huge piece, and needs to be retained. Hopefully Sutton and Allen continue to develop.
Because the D-Line was neutralized yesterday, our lack of OLB presence was magnified. Again, how much of this was "Scheme/Assignment" related, and how much of it was lack of talent? Regardless, our top focus this off season should be to get pressure on the QB with the front 7... and stop the run.
Offensively, we need a competent OC. Perhaps that's a topic/discussion for another thread.
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