2023 Official Roster Build Thread - The Initial 53 / Practice Squad

[Topcat]

I didn't know you were a poet. Well done!
Here's the truth about what I believe regarding the speed of a player; I really doubt the difference between a 4.5 guy and a 3.8 guy is as big a deal as most people do. I've seen guys that are supposedly slow get open deep on many occasions. It's simply not all about speed. Our own best at getting deep has been Williams and he's not the fastest guy on the team.
I do think when a guy's fast enough to run a sub 4.3 he has an advantage and he can change a game. But, guys like Pokey that run a 4.5 forty can be very successful receivers in the NFL. It's been happening for as long as I can remember.

Yep...the key is, can the guy get separation?

[dmac_bolt]

The Bolts apparently like Derwin's skillset at FS in a lot of situations--hence the reason why about 1/3+ of his snaps last season were at FS...ideally, we get two solid deep safeties to free up Derwin at SS...maybe one of the young bucks and one FA signing...

1/3 sounds like a good number - i would have guessed 40% if no one counted it up. I just don’t agree with 100% at FS given his unique skill set.

you want to play 3 safeties? Huh - you’re rebellious now!

[Topcat]

1/3 sounds like a good number - i would have guessed 40% if no one counted it up. I just don’t agree with 100% at FS given his unique skill set.

you want to play 3 safeties? Huh - you’re rebellious now!

No, no...just two deep safeties and preferably Derwin at SS...I'm guessing the Bolts have used Derwin a lot at FS due to the need in certain packages...I still think we could use a vet FS to FREE DERWIN...

free derwin 2.jpg

[wu-dai clan]

"Positionless Defense"

???

It is trending league wide..

[Topcat]

"Positionless Defense"

???

It is trending league wide..

Yep...trending almost as much as "modern football"...

[wu-dai clan]

Yep...trending almost as much as "modern football"...

Running attacks are also coming back.
It will be interesting to see StaleyD's counter moves, if any.
He may remain committed to "putting an umbrella" over offenses.

[Topcat]

Running attacks are also coming back.
It will be interesting to see StaleyD's counter moves, if any.
He may remain committed to "putting an umbrella" over offenses.

^ This...I'd sure like to find another Natrone Means...

[Formula 21]

Running attacks are also coming back.
It will be interesting to see StaleyD's counter moves, if any.
He may remain committed to "putting an umbrella" over offenses.

I agree. The umbrella is his go to defense and I don’t expect it to change.

[HerbieParadigm]

Keep in mind the framework to play "positionless defense" must weave recognition simplicity into the versatility for certain players to freelance. The concern being players think post snap slow to react and play fast, violent, & fluid. Following Big Ben, this was an issue with the Dickie & Cowher Ds.

[sonorajim]

"Positionless Defense"

???

It is trending league wide..

Wowsers! Overlapping responsibilities! Make the offense pay to see who's doing what. Sounds good as long as the D knows what they're doing.
That's why field leaders like DJ and Kendricks are so important.

[chargeroo]

DJ is a special player. He's gifted. He's capable of interfering with the opponent's offense in various ways. They never know where he will be. That's the beauty of using him as they are. IMO, he's being used in the best way right now. I wouldn't try to nail him down to one position as many are suggesting.

[wu-dai clan]

Keep in mind the framework to play "positionless defense" must weave recognition simplicity into the versatility for certain players to freelance. The concern being players think post snap slow to react and play fast, violent, & fluid. Following Big Ben, this was an issue with the Dickie & Cowher Ds.

It has taken a while for Isaiah Simmons to come on for AZ Cardinals.