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Post by Diz on Jul 19, 2013 9:38:44 GMT -5
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Post by TommyDee on Jul 19, 2013 9:52:31 GMT -5
On paper, that's not very good (believe it or not, Hiram has been saying the secondary is as good as some of the top SB contenders).
That said, hopefully the attacking style D makes the secondary better.
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Post by Diz on Jul 19, 2013 9:56:11 GMT -5
The saving grace in my opinion is how young these guys are. The potential for a break out season is there for all these guys. Not to mention one side of the field is SHUT DOWN by Haden.
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Post by TommyDee on Jul 19, 2013 10:05:33 GMT -5
I'll be interested to see how they play a team like the Bengals this year. Can they let Haden go on an island with AJ Green?
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Post by Diz on Jul 19, 2013 10:09:59 GMT -5
I need to familiarize myself a little more with Coach Horton's tendencies but IMO i think you have to.
Shut down Green and the Bengals are going to struggle.
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Post by TommyDee on Jul 19, 2013 10:12:24 GMT -5
Do you honestly think Haden can shut down Green?
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Post by Diz on Jul 19, 2013 10:15:55 GMT -5
I think the combination of Haden and our fantastic d-line can sour Greens game greatly.
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Post by Mikey33 on Jul 19, 2013 10:20:46 GMT -5
I think with a pass rush this year (alledgedly) Skrine will be much improved
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Post by BrownstotheBone on Jul 19, 2013 10:55:33 GMT -5
I think with a pass rush this year (alledgedly) Skrine will be much improved Look, a Buster backer... |
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Post by G&T on Jul 19, 2013 11:00:17 GMT -5
I think with a pass rush this year (alledgedly) Skrine will be much improved Look, a Buster backer... Make that two, I think Skrine, Wade, and Bademosi all contribute and as Diz said in the blog Owens is determined to win the job with his experience. I think Ray Horton is the key factor here. |
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Post by G&T on Jul 19, 2013 11:00:37 GMT -5
Good post BTW diz.
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Post by Sigflanagan6 on Jul 19, 2013 11:11:21 GMT -5
I think Wade could surprise people. When drafted last year he was thought to have been a steal. Has the size desired.
I just can't believe they didn't do more to address this position in the off-season. I agree with Mikey, that a pass rush makes the corners better, but man do we have a lot of unproven guys back there.
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Post by BrownstotheBone on Jul 19, 2013 11:22:02 GMT -5
I just can't believe they didn't do more to address this position in the off-season. There's always next year! |
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Post by G&T on Jul 19, 2013 12:29:27 GMT -5
I think Wade could surprise people. When drafted last year he was thought to have been a steal. Has the size desired. I just can't believe they didn't do more to address this position in the off-season. I agree with Mikey, that a pass rush makes the corners better, but man do we have a lot of unproven guys back there. What would have had them do differently? They made a run at Grimes, his health is a concern anyway, and they drafted arguably one of the best corners in the draft. |
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Post by flats on Jul 20, 2013 12:01:09 GMT -5
No CB2 and no FS is gonna sink our season. I can get optimistic about every other facet of our roster, but this is a 4-12 secondary.
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Post by flats on Jul 20, 2013 12:01:58 GMT -5
They should have taken Milliner.
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Post by G&T on Jul 20, 2013 12:21:54 GMT -5
They should have taken Milliner. We'll see if you're still saying that mid-season. |
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Post by Sigflanagan6 on Jul 20, 2013 12:43:28 GMT -5
No CB2 and no FS is gonna sink our season. I can get optimistic about every other facet of our roster, but this is a 4-12 secondary. That's my big fear, and let's be honest, Wards strength isn't coverage. I'm afraid teams are going to throw on us at will. |
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