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[QUOTE="blizz, post: 2247327, member: 4252"]
I think integrating all the new faces will be a challenge, especially in the secondary, but I think the level of play will increase...significantly. I think our problems last year were a combination of youth and complete change in terms of scheme philosophy. Losing Clark, Nelson, and Williams has me less bullish...but I think we've added quite a bit of depth at a number of positions. If any of those adds are true upgrades remains to be seen. But I think the odds are good that 1 or 2 will turn out to be major. I expect to see Barry play a significant role as a 3rd down pass rush specialist. If we can get more out of him this year it's gravy. I'm a bit put off that Butler and Guthrie have been here since the spring and still remain 2nd string on the depth chart, but there is still quite a bit to play out. I'm anxious to see Bear, Coleman, and Black in action, as well as Josh Allen and Barry, a lot hinges on how those guys perform and the level of play they are able to sustain. If the front four can be disruptive I'm confident this group of linebackers will clean house. Despite all the shortcomings on D last year, that group was pretty solid.
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