I think we should focus more on his time as DC with the Rams (and other stops) more so than his defense as a HC at the Falcons. He wasn't calling the plays.
Of note, I believe he had top 10 defenses by DVOA twice in 3 years at the Rams.
+ Alignment versatility + 89.1 coverage grade in 2025 + One of the hardest hitters at safety + Intense competitor + Pre-snap communicator + Ball production(5 INT’s in 2025) + Effective when blitzing + 2,200+ snaps played + Coverage instincts
- 19.4% missed tackle rate in 2025 and 20.7% for his career - Overaggressive in pursuit - Known to bite on play action fakes - Only played 263 snaps at Tennessee during the 2024 season
What is interesting is that the change to Raheem means a continuation of a transition that was being made last year. Look for more 5 man fronts even in Nickel. This means you can look at adding a lighter D edge rushers ie hybrid lb/olb kinds of players. guys that fit this mold are R Mason Thomas, Derrick Moore, R Mason Thomas. This could also mean some lighter D linemen if he runs it similar to Fangio... so guys like Zane Durrant or Christian Miller. Or they could keep the wide 9 front in Nickel. 3-4 or 4-3 base I dont really care much about tbh... teams just are not in base that much these days.
Those numbers don't blow me away. Thats why out of Schwartz, Bradley and Morris he would have been my 3rd choice
ReplyDeleteI think as far as the draft goes; Morris will want to add speed at all three levels.
DeleteI think we should focus more on his time as DC with the Rams (and other stops) more so than his defense as a HC at the Falcons. He wasn't calling the plays.
DeleteOf note, I believe he had top 10 defenses by DVOA twice in 3 years at the Rams.
The top upcoming NFL free agent edge rushers, per PFSN's Top 100:
ReplyDelete😤 Trey Hendrickson, Bengals
😤 Jaelan Phillips, Eagles
😤 Jadeveon Clowney, Cowboys
😤 Haason Reddick, Buccaneers
😤 D.J. Wonnum, Panthers
😤 Arden Key, Titans
😤 Odafe Oweh, Chargers
😤 Boye Mafe, Seahawks
😤 Joey Bosa, Bills
😤 Khalil Mack, Chargers
Jakobe Thomas (6’2 200) Miami
ReplyDelete+ Alignment versatility
+ 89.1 coverage grade in 2025
+ One of the hardest hitters at safety
+ Intense competitor
+ Pre-snap communicator
+ Ball production(5 INT’s in 2025)
+ Effective when blitzing
+ 2,200+ snaps played
+ Coverage instincts
- 19.4% missed tackle rate in 2025 and 20.7% for his career
- Overaggressive in pursuit
- Known to bite on play action fakes
- Only played 263 snaps at Tennessee during the 2024 season
Draft projection: 3rd round
What is interesting is that the change to Raheem means a continuation of a transition that was being made last year. Look for more 5 man fronts even in Nickel.
ReplyDeleteThis means you can look at adding a lighter D edge rushers ie hybrid lb/olb kinds of players.
guys that fit this mold are R Mason Thomas, Derrick Moore, R Mason Thomas.
This could also mean some lighter D linemen if he runs it similar to Fangio... so guys like Zane Durrant or Christian Miller.
Or they could keep the wide 9 front in Nickel.
3-4 or 4-3 base I dont really care much about tbh... teams just are not in base that much these days.