Defense comparison with last year

DT:

Last year: Foley, Mario, Tim, Tommy, Kurt Hinish

This year: Foley, Rankins, Mario, Tim, Tommy, Kurt Hinish

My take: they have added Sheldon Rankins to this DT group making it more strong in pass rushing. And also if Foley can stay fit, we will be better run stopping team in the first two downs.

DE:

Last year: Will, Hunter, Barnett, Autry, Dylan

This year: Will, Hunter, Taylor, Barnett, Autry, Dylan

My take: They have added Derrel taylor to the already elite group. He added depth as 3rd down pass rusher. Dylan Horton may get cut or traded.

LB:

Last year: Azeez, Henry, nevill, jake hansen, Jamal Hill

This year: Azeez, Henry, Harris, Speed, Jamal Hill

My take: Better depth. If Harris can support the third down passing reps in coverages, this unit will be elite. If not, they have at least added a better backup in Speed. Hopefully, Jamal Hill plays some snaps after a year with Demeco in specific scenarios.

DB:

Last year:

CB: Stingley, Lassiter, Okudah, D'angelo Ross

S: Bullock, Ward, Eric Murray

NB: Pitre/Ward

This year:

CB: Stingley, Lassiter, Jaylin, Darby, Tremon Smith

S: Bullock, CJGJ, Ward, Reed

NB: Pitre, Jaylin, Ward

My take: Way better depth than last year. Darby is a previous NFL starter and S is elite after the addition of CJGJ.

Final verdict: Better depth. last year demeco player a few players 100% snaps due to having no backup. When someone was injured, there was no proper backups and this is the reason our defense allowed more yards in the later part of the season. This year every position will rotate for snaps which is my guess.