My .02 cents, if we make the switch to a 3-4 defense. We'll need a NT and more/better LB's. We also concentrate our FA efforts on a good CB like Bailey, Marshall, Joseph, or Rogers. My draft:
1. Robert Quinn-DE/OLB from N.C., great size and speed, instantly improves our pass rush and our lack of size in the LB corp.
2. Sione Fua-NT from Stanford, gets good leverage, handles 2 blockers and still pushes the pocket.
3. Jaiquawn Jarrett-FS from Temple, instant starter and upgrade at FS, can't help but be better than Wilson or Nolan and improves a very weak secondary.
4. Terrence Tolliver-WR from LSU, very tall WR with good speed, takes Jacoby Jones spot and becomes the redzone threat that Jones hasn't become yet. Jones has had his chances, time to move on.
5. Quentin Davie-OLB from Northwestern, good size and decent speed, adds depth to squad that will need it due to the 3-4 switch, will backup Quinn and Barwin.
6. Anthony Gray-NT from Southern Mississippi, we'll need a backup NT and will play on short yardage/goal line stands.
7. Derek Epperson-P from Baylor, it's obvious that Turk needs replacement and Epperson is a good one.
Starting Defensive Roster:
RDE: Mario Williams
NT: Sione Fua
LDE: Antonio Smith
OLB: Robert Quinn
MLB: Demeco Ryans
MLB: Brian Cushing
OLB: Connor Barwin
CB: FA Signing/Glover Quin
FS: Jaiquawn Jarrett
SS: Bernard Pollard
CB: Kareem Jackson
Opinions?
1. Robert Quinn-DE/OLB from N.C., great size and speed, instantly improves our pass rush and our lack of size in the LB corp.
2. Sione Fua-NT from Stanford, gets good leverage, handles 2 blockers and still pushes the pocket.
3. Jaiquawn Jarrett-FS from Temple, instant starter and upgrade at FS, can't help but be better than Wilson or Nolan and improves a very weak secondary.
4. Terrence Tolliver-WR from LSU, very tall WR with good speed, takes Jacoby Jones spot and becomes the redzone threat that Jones hasn't become yet. Jones has had his chances, time to move on.
5. Quentin Davie-OLB from Northwestern, good size and decent speed, adds depth to squad that will need it due to the 3-4 switch, will backup Quinn and Barwin.
6. Anthony Gray-NT from Southern Mississippi, we'll need a backup NT and will play on short yardage/goal line stands.
7. Derek Epperson-P from Baylor, it's obvious that Turk needs replacement and Epperson is a good one.
Starting Defensive Roster:
RDE: Mario Williams
NT: Sione Fua
LDE: Antonio Smith
OLB: Robert Quinn
MLB: Demeco Ryans
MLB: Brian Cushing
OLB: Connor Barwin
CB: FA Signing/Glover Quin
FS: Jaiquawn Jarrett
SS: Bernard Pollard
CB: Kareem Jackson
Opinions?