dark2332
Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back.
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I think that's the theme of these defensive guys this year in general. I'm pumped; I truly am.I noticed that quote from Jackson about Peppers:
“Oh, man, he is a football player. I like Jabrill,” Jackson said. “What you saw is why we put him on the team. He is an energy bunny. He likes playing the game. He likes to be around the football. He likes to be in the mix of it all. Those are the kind of guys that we put on this team, and I am excited about that.”
When the Browns made some surprising cuts last fall, there was one consistent thread. Lots of guys who don't "get into the mix" in a physical game. Prioritizing strong safety over other defensive back holes sets a tone.
Peppers is a tone-setter, as you mentioned. He's also a leader. I see him being the voice of this defense, like a Brian Dawkins was for the 'Iggles. We are going to love him.
Myles Garrett, another tone-setter with star potential from the get-go. A guy who will hold a young defensive line accountable. A guy who will demand our defensive line to strive for greatness, as he will by setting an example.
Larry Ogunjobi, a guy who is smart, tough, and the hardest worker we may have had in a Cleveland Browns uniform. He's another guy who wants to be great and no one is going to slow him down. In an interview with CBD, he mentioned the amazing resources and weight room the Browns have. He mentioned there is no reason at all to not be great with such amazing resources. He's a worker. I hope the rest of our players take advantage and follow his example.
Howard Wilson. His injury is unfortunate, but he's a guy that just loves playing football. His energy and excitement for the game are contagious. We need more of that on this team.
Even moving to some of the other young guys we are starting to accumulate:
Danny Shelton, a player starting to come into his own. He's loud, he's positive, and he is the guy who has been trying very hard to give this team a positive vibe when you discuss that side of the ball. I've questioned his work-ethic, but it seems he's getting to the point of figuring that out. He's always been an energy on the field. The goal is to be able to keep him on the field more as he gets in better shape.
Carl Nassib, a guy who is 100% self-made. He's a hard worker and a hustle player. For all the things Garrett has been criticized with taking plays off, you will never see that out of Carl Nassib. The motor never stops.
Obviously, Ogbah is another physical freak who we expect big things from opposite of Garrett... I think the two of them will push one another.
Christian Kirksey is starting to emerge as a star and a defensive leader....
Jamie Collins is an athletic freak with pedigree and signed on to stay here because he believes we are close. He believes in the coaches. He wanted to be a part of this....
It's just getting to the point now where this defense is becoming a bunch of young dudes who are on the cusp of making this city proud. We just need some talent in the defensive backfield (aside from Peppers) and we are well on our way.
I fear Haden is either going to need to move to FS or he won't be around for the coming glory days.
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