I'm in the believe it when I see it camp, as well.
The defense should be fast and solid in pass defense. Progress was made in those areas last season, and we've added meaningful depth to those positions. So I can get behind the idea that we'll be formidable. And if the author simply compares this secondary to the LoB, fine. It seems premature, but I get it. Our secondary should be pretty good.
However, our biggest issue last season was run defense. And on paper, it's unclear that our run defense has improved. Therein lies my issue with the LoB comparison. The LoB was elite at all levels, not just the secondary.
The defense should be fast and solid in pass defense. Progress was made in those areas last season, and we've added meaningful depth to those positions. So I can get behind the idea that we'll be formidable. And if the author simply compares this secondary to the LoB, fine. It seems premature, but I get it. Our secondary should be pretty good.
However, our biggest issue last season was run defense. And on paper, it's unclear that our run defense has improved. Therein lies my issue with the LoB comparison. The LoB was elite at all levels, not just the secondary.