Correct.
Whether we like it or not - this team’s defense (not so the O) is not going to be as good in September as it will be in December.
If it stays healthy.
The rookie D linemen.
The suspensions.
Bishop.
Max’s development.
It still should be good. Especially you know, since we have a defensive head coach and whatever Babbich does, I would expect it to be top 10 barring catastrophic injuries.
But it’s potential….I mean you’re also looking at a 2 year development here. It will be even better next year if all goes to plan.
With a hole at DE to fill. Hopefully nothing else. Maybe Bosa has more in the tank.