All 2024 defensive starters returning?
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kidhawk
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For them all to come back that would mean we don’t draft any defense (well one for D Jones) and that’s not happening. I expect there to be a few changes coming on defense, just nothing like what’s happening on offense right now.
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If Nwosu is completely recovered from his injuries (which I think he is) he is one of the stars of our defensive roster, especially at that position. He and Mafe present a genuine conundrum for an offense to deal with. Then you have the interior on the loose. Our D is a really solid lineup. Used to be our backfield was our strength. Now it might be our softest area on D, but they aren't slouches either!
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I just found out D Jones was released - WooHoooo! As for Nwosu, I think he's a + player if healthy and motivated, so I'd just as soon keep him. If we land a ++ EDGE at 1.18 I might change my mind.
That cut block injury he suffered during the first drive of game one really upset his season. Fans will be saying ..... O'yea. I remember that guy as he re-establishes himself in 2025.
A missing name, who has yet to sign with a team, is Johnathan Hankins who saw 8 starts on the nose as part of last year's starting rotation.
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Hankins is a monster isn't he?
Yes, Johnathan Hankins is a big powerful and effective run stopper. He played 34.5% of the snaps last year. He was a very important member of the teams rotation last year. At 33 years old and 325 pounds, recovery from snap to snap and series to series demands monitoring. I have no idea where the teams analytics group graded Johnathan's recovery ability during the 2024 season.
I'd welcome his resigning. But, it's not my decision.
