Predictions on the starting Defense this coming year?

[bigpiney]

Originally Posted by cougjunkie

Dulan will not go on a mission and start at the other end opposite of Jorgensen.

I really think that Denney has showed more and is a better player than Dulan, but having more guys battling it out is a good thing. That is some good depth at DE.

[CJF]

Originally Posted by cougjunkie

I need to revise my starting predictions, after hearing some new news.

Bradley will start at corner opposite G Pittman.

Hooks will start at MLB, with Doman.

Dulan will not go on a mission and start at the other end opposite of Jorgensen.

So where does that leave Howard? I thought he was the best corner we put out on the field last year.

[A-Train]

Inside LB will be a 3 headed monster with Doman, Bauman, and Hooks. I am also interested to see how Matt Ah You, Tolu Moala, and Masi Tuitama fit in. Even though Tuitama grey shirted last year, I could see him red shirting this year if Moala and Ah You prove to be good back ups.

[cougjunkie]

Originally Posted by CJF

So where does that leave Howard? I thought he was the best corner we put out on the field last year.

He was good last year, but remember Pittman and Bradley were both hurt. I was told that Bradley has been unbelievable so far during 7 on 7s and he is bigger stronger and faster than before, he is finally not scared to cut on his knee and he is going to be a major contributor this year.

[RockyBalboa]

Originally Posted by CJF

So where does that leave Howard? I thought he was the best corner we put out on the field last year.

The depth Bronco is building is a good problem to have, compared to the past of having to rely on nothing but walk-ons.

[CJF]

Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

The depth Bronco is building is a good problem to have, compared to the past of having to rely on nothing but walk-ons.

I agree. My gut feeling is that Howard starts simply because he's played and therefore Bronco will trust him more. I like having three or four quality CB's that can play. But with both Bradley and Pittman not experienced in the defense my guess is they'll be rotated in. At least in the early going.

[RockyBalboa]

Originally Posted by CJF

I agree. My gut feeling is that Howard starts simply because he's played and therefore Bronco will trust him more. I like having three or four quality CB's that can play. But with both Bradley and Pittman not experienced in the defense my guess is they'll be rotated in. At least in the early going.

I tend to agree. My guess is unless Bradley lives up to the hype and simply blows either Pittman or Howard away in workouts that Howard gets one of the starting spots.

[BYUTexan]

Originally Posted by CJF

I agree. My gut feeling is that Howard starts simply because he's played and therefore Bronco will trust him more. I like having three or four quality CB's that can play. But with both Bradley and Pittman not experienced in the defense my guess is they'll be rotated in. At least in the early going.

Bradley has two years under Bronco's system, even with no game experience, I still think he wins the starting job in fall practice. He has too much talent to keep off the field.