MasterStrategist

Look awesome to me. "Game of Thrones" jerseys, is what it immediately makes me think of. We will be wearing them 10/5 against the Pats, if that wasn't mentioned already. And if you do like them, they go on sell 9/10.

Who is the "they" here though? Is this just Sal's list? I haven't seen an official depth chart from the team yet. 100% ....whoever is hinting at Cam being cut is going out on a major limb. Cam is safe IMO, I think we are looking at a practice squad signing here anyhow.

Agree - Baltimore gives everyone problems though. And Likely might be out week 1, which would be huge. Same issues that have always presented against a heavy nickle team like us. McD has schemed around it, lots of ways to slant/align in under/bring Dorian in on early downs/drop a safety/etc. Nothing new is my point. Taron is one of the most aggressive nickle backs in the NFL. Key against these teams is more about having a healthy Milanoz TB and Taron. That allows us to do so much, as those are extremely versatile/athletic players. Again, we will be fine if our "core" stay mostly healthy. Same story as usual.

Taron isnt falling off. It was Rasul losing five steps and Elam being forced into action. And we did invest in the secondary - our top pick and 2 mid/late draft picks. You act like we are running it back with the same group. Same goes for DL - invested both draft and FA. Not sure I understand this opinion. Max will be back after 4 weeks, we have a lot of talent at cornerback/this is probably the best group McD has had since being here.

Benford and Taron are not good? Lol. Tre just needs to hold down CB2 for 4 weeks. Maybe Dorian Strong surprises us all, he has the talent. I'd say we are in good shape, as long as Benford stays healthy.

You thought Davis was returning kicks and punts? Codrington is worth the roster spot IMO, he almost broke a couple last year - won't be surprised to see him with a house call this season. Ingram is our Swiss army knife. Ill be surprised if he's given a chance to do much, outside special teams - hes the insurance policy at too many spots.

I'd substitute Carter at DT for Phillips, who likely is going to the P/S IMO. I didnt like Greens preseason - interior OL depth is what they'd look at though. I think the 9th spot is between Lundt and Feeney, and if they think Lundt can make that transition to G if needed. I lean toward them keeping Lundt. Im really hopeful that they dont IR Max. I think he's clearly going to miss week 1, but think he has a chance to be back week 2 or 3. Either way, Dane has been atrocious and think we can get him onto the P/S. All that said, I feel like Carter and Lundt will make the team and Dane/Green will be cut. Phillips to the P/S seems more likely now. That opens 1 spot. If Max isnt IRd, then its obviously him. If he is, then I could see us keeping a guy like Ciarlo around. He embodies what McD is looking for.

What? You realize that post was a joke

Did someone rule out Tre White for week 1? If he has a low to mid grade ankle, he will be ready and fine. He just needs to hold down the spot for 4 weeks, if Max put on IR.

Why do people keep saying this? Hopefully everyone can see this and realize Oji/Hoecht do NOT count toward the initial 53 due to suspension. No reason to move on from Oji.

Not sure this is a precursor to Carter being moved, as others have speculated. Certainly has nothing to do with Oji. I genuinely think the coaches have been disappointed in the interior pass rush, and backup DE play as well. If there is one thing Jordan does well, its bring a "spark"/energy to the field. He also is good for 1-2 explosive pass rushes per game. I think they've seen flashes in some young players up front, but nothing consistent. So we likely carry 11 DL until Hoecht and Oji suspensions end, then hopefully have a difficult roster decision. Carrying 11 isnt unheard of with our team. Not sure a 6th LB is worth rostering

I guess dad was right this time, huh? As I and others said, Landon Jackson was a developmental player. He had and still has alot of limitations to his game, which gave pause to alot of posters who didnt see a player that was able to win at rushing the passer with his current repotoire of moves. I see this as a redshirt season for him- not sure he brings any value to the return games/Solomon is better there, and overall at DE rn. Hoecht comes back, it makes it even easier to see Landon getting very few snaps.

Hes not playing for thr next 2 months basically... reps are reps

good is good. When he starts mussing, ill start yapping

Dane has been toast. Hes getting cut IMO anyhow. Even with Tre banged up, Dorian and Ingram higher on the depth chart IMO

This is probably the biggest sign they think he will be ok

Only "update", was Sal speaking to media about what he saw transpire (after injury). Mitch helped a hobbling Tre to sideline. Tre the walked with assistant trainer to locker room, then back to field to get a cart out of stadium. Sal made a key point about it not being the head trainer walking with Tre. Not that it means everything, but usually you'd see Nate with a player if considered serious.

I think he will be OK/not major, looks like they dodged a bullet. He was back out on the sidelines, walking in street clothes during 2nd half.

So what did you say before last season? And how did that turn out? Chill brother, we haven't seen the starting defense more than 1-2 series this preseason. Tre is hurt, Max is hurt... nothing official on Tre but Max will be back early in season. Hoecht and Oji suspended, doesnt change the fact that we need Ed, Groot, Bosa and rooks to generate pressure and keep Milano/TB/Taron healthy. Nothing about this screams "rude awakening" - your post screams panic, for the sake of worrying over preseason and a couple injuries. I cant see how we can be any worse on 3rd down, than last season on defense. and while I expect a regression on turnovers/redzone efficiency, if we can stay top 5 in both (after finishing top 1-2), we will be winning alot more than we lose.

Who is doing kick and punt returns? Carter will make this team too. I like your list, but think we dont keep 6 LBs and a chance Max starts on IR (Tre maybe too, after today's news). Ill keep your list and modify by: +Shenault (return game), +Carter, +Hardy (over Dane, wild guess) -Max(IR), Tre (IR- just a guess), cut Ciarlo

I hope Tre is OK - but in fairness, hes holding down that spot until Max is ready. Drop off from Max to Tre >>>> drop off from Tre to Dane or Dorian IMO. Tre has been up and down all camp - hes our best 3 CB option, but Dorian Strong likely has more upside by end of this season than Tre. We need to get thru 1st 4 weeks, if Max gets put on IR. I'd rather roll with Dorian or Ingram, if forced into a situation where Tre goes on IR to start the year.

The fact he was hobbling/got up (or didnt immediately stay on ground), in of itself is good news IMO. Tre knows when its serious. Not saying this definitely isnt, but hes not one to walk off when he knows its bad. Hopefully an ankle sprain, which would still suck, but better than alternatives.

McD set the tone with a great speech, and made it clear what he wants to start seeing (less complacent attitudes, more intensity/emotion). Babich, Brady, and rest of staff echoed the need for that intensity level to rise. A complete embarrassment might be what we need in the locker room. We need our leaders to step up inside the locker room and raise the bar/set expectations from here on out. We have "alpha" mentality guys that will naturally start to become more dialed in, as week 1 approaches. They have to get that "chip" on their shoulder heading into a physical week 1 against the Ravens.

No way is it the most important, that's just a load of crap. Coach said it was one of thr most difficult positions to learn, not too long ago. That trio of Mike, Will and Nickle is the most important on this defense. Clearly trench play dictates on both sides of the ball, but one constant in a very good McD defense is that "middle layer". We put A LOT on the plate of Milano, Taron and TB. Bishop has to stay healthy from here on out. But he and Rapp are more than capable combo, with the rest of pieces surrounding them.

100%, and I've said this a few times as well. Now will it turn out like that? Hopefully. These public comments by Coach are his way of "pushing" these guys. He and Beane have done this numerous times, until guys start to be consistent. I think consistency is the biggest issue with Bishop right now, and a major reason for that has been lack of reps/injury. I cant wait for Bishop to ball out starting week 1 --- said the same about Keon this spring. Bishop has looked alot better at camp, just cant stay on the field. Hes worked his butt off this offseason, just needs to stay healthy and we will see good things from him soon enough.