Originally Posted by VeveJones007 (Post 118947)

That's a great way to never learn anything. Reflecting on mistakes and the reasons they were made can help you grow, while reflecting on successes can help you learn to maximize them moving forward.

What's more is that we already know that Ballard agrees with me. He said that he did a lot of reflecting after Zach Banner didn't pan out and has made a conscious effort not to make that same mistake again.

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 118883)

One DE/DT who was injured for a good chunk of the year did not address the position. Including Lewis as a full DT, right now, the DT unit consists of Hunt, Autry, Lewis, Stewart, and UDFAs. That leaves the position dangerously thin IMO. Maybe they sign a free agent, but if they roll with what they have now, getting gashed on the interior may be the undoing of this team. That may end up a good thing, however, as Ballard tends to be thematic with his drafts. Last year, fixing the trenches was his priority, and this year he addressed team speed on defense. In both cases, the thing he addressed was what he felt the team's biggest weakness from the prior year was.

Originally Posted by Racehorse (Post 118956)

Dude, I said learn from it, but don’t dwell on it. Not sure how you misconstrued that, but I guess that’s what we do here.

Originally Posted by littlepickle13 (Post 118967)

Don't forget about about Jihad Ward coming back. Was playing very well before his injury. 2nd round pick in 2016 (Oakland). Change of scenery was doing him well.

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 118973)

Ward was a DE. Doesn't help the DT situation.

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 118973)

Ward was a DE. Doesn't help the DT situation.

Originally Posted by Puck (Post 118985)

You do realize that the position that recorded the most sacks last yr was DT correct? I have no idea why you are so down on Autry Hunt Lewis and Turay

Need some depth at NT but other than that strengthening the LBs was pretty smart and I did not see that coming at all.

We added Houston who will attract a lot of attention and will free up some more one in ones for the 3 tech.

He addressed the dline last year. Can’t do it every yr

Originally Posted by Puck (Post 118985)

You do realize that the position that recorded the most sacks last yr was DT correct? I have no idea why you are so down on Autry Hunt Lewis and Turay

Need some depth at NT but other than that strengthening the LBs was pretty smart and I did not see that coming at all.

We added Houston who will attract a lot of attention and will free up some more one in ones for the 3 tech.

He addressed the dline last year. Can’t do it every yr

Originally Posted by VeveJones007 (Post 118969)

Maybe because your first five sentences run completely counter to your 6th and final statement?



Honestly, how do the above and below follow the same logic?

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