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The free agency class is pretty loaded on defense, specifically safety and DL. Veach always talks about attacking deeper position areas in the draft/FA based on what that position holds in the draft and/or FA.
So, strong FA class at safety + weak safety draft class to me means we’re going to be buying a new starter. Potentially Earl Thomas.
I think they maybe sign a corner but probably go cheap there again and draft someone early. Maybe Ward and/or Smith develop into quality players, at least one of them.
Front 7 will have to sort itself out this season. If Ford keeps his play up, you have to tag him IMO. Think you have to add to the pass rush in both FA and the draft, but our nose tackles are locked up for 2019 (Nnadi/Williams). I think we need to look into adding another starter caliber ILB too as Ragland just doesn’t fit the new age NFL very well. He’s only good for 2 downs, and if we can find a guy who can go 3 downs, it’d be an amazing addition.
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