Interesting viewpoint on the DL and Dre'Mont Jones

[NorthHawk]

This DL should look quite a bit different from last year and the article below gives us some insight into how it's going to be designed.
It's not a complete picture, but it gives us a hint about what's to come.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/ ... jones-role

[Old but Slow]

Thanks for the link. If Jones can be an impact player it will make an improved defense even better.

[NorthHawk]

It sounds to me like players aren't going to be playing singular roles and may move around as the down/distance changes.
There will be some growing pains as the players figure it out, but it's kind of refreshing to look forward to something different.

[Aseahawkfan]

If Mike can get our defense turned around, nothing will make me happier. I know the league has moved more towards offense, but nothing makes me happier than a punch you in the mouth defense that scares opposing QBs and offenses. I like it when they know they are in for a day of work to earn every yard and every score and will go home feeling that work.

Punishing defense is what I love.

[NorthHawk]

It almost seems like MacDonald's system takes a page out of the Offense in that it's trying to make the Offense think about what they are doing thus creating either doubt, confusion, or hesitation - all of which helps a defender get an advantage.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the changes in action and if they work, but I expect another year will be required to change out players that don't fit and to fill any holes before the Defense is running on all cylinders.