IMO, the biggest weakness on our team last year was the pass rush and we've added Bennett and Avril. Are they enough? How about our pass rush inside from the DT position?
Irvin is out for 4 games and Clemens may be out early as well, so how much will the pass rush be improved early? It may be an issue versus the 49ers elite OL.
WILL linebacker was also a weakness last year with Leroy Hill lacking the speed needed at that position to cover the elite TEs in this league. Malcolm Smith will replace him and he will need to play well, if the defense is going to improve in covering RBs and TEs. Is Smith good enough? I was surprised we didn't add more competition to the LB unit in the draft.
On offense, the right side of the line may need to improve with Breno and Sweezy/Moffit. The TEs and WRs were ok, but they may need to improve as well.
Are there any weaknesses you guys can see and how well have we dealt with them?
Irvin is out for 4 games and Clemens may be out early as well, so how much will the pass rush be improved early? It may be an issue versus the 49ers elite OL.
WILL linebacker was also a weakness last year with Leroy Hill lacking the speed needed at that position to cover the elite TEs in this league. Malcolm Smith will replace him and he will need to play well, if the defense is going to improve in covering RBs and TEs. Is Smith good enough? I was surprised we didn't add more competition to the LB unit in the draft.
On offense, the right side of the line may need to improve with Breno and Sweezy/Moffit. The TEs and WRs were ok, but they may need to improve as well.
Are there any weaknesses you guys can see and how well have we dealt with them?