...DPE returns to health? Unquestionably our best returner.
Translates: Better field position, shorter scoring drives, occasional big return/TD, momentum changing
...Michael Rose-Ivey stays healthy? Arguably our best tackler on defense.
Translates: More tackles short of first down, fewer big plays surrendered.
... Freedom Akinmoladun explodes in his 2nd full year? Unquestionally our best pass rusher.
Translates: A legitimate pass rush from one end. More pressure on QBs, hurried throws, more turnover opportunities, more defensive 3rd and longs -- implications almost staggering.
... Mick Stoltenburg returns to health going into his 2nd full year? Only other experienced DT back.
Translates: Potential starter on DL, fresh rotation for better run stops/pass pressure. Had numbers very similar to Jared Crick's first season.
... Antonio Reed returns to health? Forced fumbles vs. Iowa, UCLA.
Translates: Quality depth at S, can rotate and keep guys fresh, potentially more turnovers
...Lamar Jackson is the real deal? Arguably the best corner talent on team.
Translates: You guys fill in.
... Patrick O'Brien develops over summer to win backup job? Unquestionably best QB for this system.
Translates: TA can be pulled if he goes freelance, forces accountability. Gains experience during mop-up time to build on for next year.
...Others???
Translates: Better field position, shorter scoring drives, occasional big return/TD, momentum changing
...Michael Rose-Ivey stays healthy? Arguably our best tackler on defense.
Translates: More tackles short of first down, fewer big plays surrendered.
... Freedom Akinmoladun explodes in his 2nd full year? Unquestionally our best pass rusher.
Translates: A legitimate pass rush from one end. More pressure on QBs, hurried throws, more turnover opportunities, more defensive 3rd and longs -- implications almost staggering.
... Mick Stoltenburg returns to health going into his 2nd full year? Only other experienced DT back.
Translates: Potential starter on DL, fresh rotation for better run stops/pass pressure. Had numbers very similar to Jared Crick's first season.
... Antonio Reed returns to health? Forced fumbles vs. Iowa, UCLA.
Translates: Quality depth at S, can rotate and keep guys fresh, potentially more turnovers
...Lamar Jackson is the real deal? Arguably the best corner talent on team.
Translates: You guys fill in.
... Patrick O'Brien develops over summer to win backup job? Unquestionably best QB for this system.
Translates: TA can be pulled if he goes freelance, forces accountability. Gains experience during mop-up time to build on for next year.
...Others???
