Here's my problem. If you had to take each of your suggestions and give them a probability, only a couple of them are going to happen. There's a couple more that might happen. And then there's stuff like Patrick Peterson that's just not going to happen.
Let's just focus on the guys that are here:
Houston is hurt. His history suggests that he doesn't come back well from injuries, at least not right away.
Berry hasn't played in over a full season. Even if he comes back (and I don't think he will) he isn't going to be great.
Hitchens might finally get it, he might not. Short of easing the scheme, I don't see him getting much better this year but we'll see.
Chris Jones is who he is. I'm not counting on him for anything more than he provides now. Streaks.
Nnadi and Speaks should continue to improve. This one I can accept.
Sorenson will likely be back but as somebody said earlier, this defense must be pretty darn bad if we're banking on Daniel Sorenson to make a big positive impact.
And finally KPass...forget it, I don't wanna talk about KPass. He's Brian Shay to me.
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Originally Posted by BossChief
Here’s a few big (but possible) ifs, that would propel us to a Super Bowl win
Get Eric Berry back nearly healthy for the playoffs. Even if he’s not as fast, he can be an amazing box safety for us that helps eliminate TEs. If all he does is cover Vance McDonald and Rob Gronkowski in the playoffs, all of this is worth it.
Trade for PP. The corners haven’t been the biggest problem, but they can definetely use an upgrade and PP is like Sean Smith on crack. Sean Smith was a difference maker for us and we need a big talented corner. PP would improve the entire defense...not just one position group.
Get Hitchens head in the game. As a few have stated, he’s playing slow when he’s a fast guy. He’s still thinking too much. Hopefully down the stretch and into the playoffs he can get his head into it so he can play fast.
Bring back DJ. His physical ability isn't where it was at one point, but his head is as sharp as ever and he can help these young inside linebackers (Hitch, Ragland, Neiman) learn the defense and their role in it. That would IMO help them play faster. I’d love to see DJ and Hitch at ILB.
Get Chris Jones to be more responsible. He’s reckless a lot and that’s not good for the scheme/defense. He leaves his gap too much trying to make a splash play and gives up chunks because of it. That needs to stop.
Derrick Nnadi need to keep getting more and more reps. He’s pretty damn good if you watch him and even though Williams hasn’t been bad, Nnadi has a chance to be pretty good.
Sorensen needs to come back. He’s not great, but he’s better than anything we currently have.
Houston needs to get right and cause disruption. I think he’s gonna really show up when Berry returns (if Berry returns) because those two are like best friends. If he and Speaks cankeep each other fresh, the pass rush will improve.
Speaks has been low key improving each week. He’s not very fast, but he’s beating blocks and creating pressure. He needs to keep making the best of his opportunities when Houston returns.
Kpass needs to show he can impact games when he gets a chance. He has flashed, I’m actually excited to see how much impact he can have when he gets a chance.
Swing a trade for a guy that can help play the role of money backer. Maybe Buchannon...maybe Dorian shows up...someone needs to step up and own it.
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