So, I was looking back at the season, and I think a lot of people would agree that one of the main reasons our defense seemed prone to collapse at inopportune times was our difficulties at the LB position. Not only did we lose two great LBs to graduation/the Draft, we were obliterated thanks to injuries. In the end, we essentially had two freshmen starting, no?
Next year shows promise for our young linebackers, but we'll be facing a similar graduation/NFL Draft scenario with our safeties, as both Greenwood and Sash will be leaving. Which sucks because for the past three seasons, either Sash or Greenwood has led the conference in interceptions...an impressive stat.
Now, assuming everybody stays healthy, and stays smart, we'll be bringing back two very good corners, which is great, but how much will the loss of two very good safeties affect their play? Will it be a gaping hole in our defense as our LBs were this season? What are your thoughts?
Next year shows promise for our young linebackers, but we'll be facing a similar graduation/NFL Draft scenario with our safeties, as both Greenwood and Sash will be leaving. Which sucks because for the past three seasons, either Sash or Greenwood has led the conference in interceptions...an impressive stat.
Now, assuming everybody stays healthy, and stays smart, we'll be bringing back two very good corners, which is great, but how much will the loss of two very good safeties affect their play? Will it be a gaping hole in our defense as our LBs were this season? What are your thoughts?
