Defensive Line Thread

Originally posted by Heroism:
The DL needs to be reloaded. Edge needs young talent. The interior DL needs way more beef inside. They need to add one or two guys whose strength is run defense. If they go into 2024 with Armstead and Hargrave as base IDL, it'll be another long season of s**tty run defense.

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I'm wondering if we should move away from wide 9 or at the least have other schemes rotated more etc. do you think that's realistic or of any benefit?

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I'm wondering if we should move away from wide 9 or at the least have other schemes rotated more etc. do you think that's realistic or of any benefit?

Originally posted by 9ersguy:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I'm wondering if we should move away from wide 9 or at the least have other schemes rotated more etc. do you think that's realistic or of any benefit?

What ever wilks did wasn't even wide 9. It was some crap he mixed together with his own stuff.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I'm wondering if we should move away from wide 9 or at the least have other schemes rotated more etc. do you think that's realistic or of any benefit?

I'm torn on the wide 9, but Kocurek is one of the best DL coaches in the NFL. I don't think they'll get rid of it unless they get a new DC.

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
A.J. Epenesa Might be someone to look at in FA. Young, Good size, versatile and initial projections have him at 5.6 per. Lawson might be another option.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
They need to learn the Justin Smith / Aldon Smith play. One player hook and hold the offensive linemen. The other player stunts and runs free to the QB. The Chiefs cheat on every play. So we need to also. Start playing the way they play and you will have a chance.

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
They need to learn the Justin Smith / Aldon Smith play. One player hook and hold the offensive linemen. The other player stunts and runs free to the QB. The Chiefs cheat on every play. So we need to also. Start playing the way they play and you will have a chance.

That gets called as defensive holding often now.