Vegaseahawk wrote:I like the fact that they moved Jarran Reed to the inside this year. That may reap benefits.
Aseahawkfan wrote:Until I see the starters in there, hard to tell. I think Dre'mont Jones is going to be a real difference maker, but we haven't seen him much because the coaching staff is very confident he can do the job.
4XPIPS wrote:Dre Mont Jones is a DE that is not much of a pass rusher, but is above average against the rush and does not miss a lot tackles. PFF grades him above average against the run, but what is interesting is he has not played pretty much at all during this preseason and it would be nice to see the new addition come out for a few snaps. I have been over confident many times with this defense, but it still spells shades of last year where it was weak against the run, and stuck in this soft zone defense. Certainly the likes of Diggs and an eventual healthy Jamal Adams with our starting DBs I believe the pass defense will not surrender big plays and play up better against the mid to long pass game. However, the run defense does not seem like it took a step further.
4XPIPS wrote:Dre Mont Jones is a DE that is not much of a pass rusher, but is above average against the rush and does not miss a lot tackles. PFF grades him above average against the run, but what is interesting is he has not played pretty much at all during this preseason and it would be nice to see the new addition come out for a few snaps. I have been over confident many times with this defense, but it still spells shades of last year where it was weak against the run, and stuck in this soft zone defense. Certainly the likes of Diggs and an eventual healthy Jamal Adams with our starting DBs I believe the pass defense will not surrender big plays and play up better against the mid to long pass game. However, the run defense does not seem like it took a step further.
NorthHawk wrote:Interesting. I heard the exact opposite in that he's a good pass rusher but run defense is his issue.
We'll have to see how he does this year.
As far as your original question, the jury is out on this DL for run defense. We need a big plug in the middle but Reed isn't that and the draft choice Cam Young has a calf injury and Mone may not play this year or ever (worst case scenarios).
It wouldn't surprise me if they picked up some players that get cut from other teams. The Jets have two full lines that are better than ours and they can't keep them all so maybe a veteran might be available in a couple of weeks.
Aseahawkfan wrote:Until I see the starters in there, hard to tell. I think Dre'mont Jones is going to be a real difference maker, but we haven't seen him much because the coaching staff is very confident he can do the job.
Oly wrote:Until they sign a big, stout, space-eating NT, I have little faith they will stop the run.
Unfortunately, this team is set up opposite of Pete's philosophy. Pete would like to start conservative, avoid mistakes, and pull away as the game goes on. But with an explosive passing game in an elite offense, along with a poor rush D, the team is set up to jump to an early lead and force the other team to pass. If these Hawks can get to 10-0 in the first quarter, other teams are going to have to start throwing into our really good secondary, and then the Hawks have the run game to start to eat clock and wear them down, which will make them feel more desperate for quick points. Wash, rinse, repeat. But if the other team gets to 10-0 and starts to ground-and-pound, this team will be in for a very long day.
I hope Pete's philosophy can adapt. I know many here aren't that confident, but with his increased reliance on Geno last year, he showed me that he can adapt at least a bit to fit his team. I'm not saying I'm confident he will adapt, but I'm not yet ready to rule it out.
NorthHawk wrote:Next years Cap space is pretty tight according to Spotrac.
They have us expected to be over by about $4.6M as it stands today.
Remember that if Geno has another good year they will either have to cut him or have a Cap hit of about $31M.
Cap hits for Lockett, DK, and Adams are $26.8, $24.5, and 23.6 (million).
But contracts can be managed however $100M for 4 players makes for a big chunk of Cap space used.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/cap/2024/
NorthHawk wrote:Next years Cap space is pretty tight according to Spotrac.
They have us expected to be over by about $4.6M as it stands today.
Remember that if Geno has another good year they will either have to cut him or have a Cap hit of about $31M.
Cap hits for Lockett, DK, and Adams are $26.8, $24.5, and 23.6 (million).
But contracts can be managed however $100M for 4 players makes for a big chunk of Cap space used.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/cap/2024/
NorthHawk wrote:I'm surprised they didn't do something with Adams contract this year and maybe use the Cap space for an interior DL/NT in Free Agency.
But here we are so next year lessens the Dead Cap hit should he be cut then.
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