I wouldn't worry about it too much because you can use linebackers differently to mask those weaknesses. They can have him on the move a lot to mask these deficiencies. So I wouldn't write him off yet. These preseason games may just be to see how he diagnoses plays.
Croom did what he was supposed to do. Allen didn't recognize the blitz and it's understandable. It was a great disguise by design. Allen will learn to see these things, especially after that hit.
It was on the screen. He covered ground fast. But the hit was "sweet" as someone else said. I've seen a lot of other backers just make the WR not want to do that again. But anyways, he's young.
Edmunds with the softest tackle evarrr!! LOL. You are a MLB. Your guys are getting smacked around. I don't give a damn if it is preseason. Set the tone man. Knock someone the F out geez lol.
This is good because it creates realistic expectations lol. We better be able to handle it because everyone we face will be dialing up all kinds of pressure.
Like I said, I just don't know what they see in Ducasse. Why they favor him so much. Two drives and the OL problems are starting to stick out. Ducasse and Mills thus far are crapping the bed.
This is all base defense. I'm not too concerned. If Edmunds doesn't get it, I'd expect they will have him on the move to simplify the assignments at least for a few weeks.