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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 553069"><p>Defense:</p><p></p><p>I would expect Peppers to mostly sit in the base D under a limited-snaps approach. Strong side base DE looks fairly open...Boyd gets penciled in at this point, but by opening day it might be Guion or a draftee. Pickett brought back on a modest one year deal after the draft would hardly be a shocker. Jolly would be the guy if not for the long shot nature of his injury.</p><p></p><p>So, if Pepper sits in base, I'd expect the OLB spot opposite Matthews to be manned by Perry or Neal.</p><p></p><p>The possible nickel configurations, which historically Capers has run 65 - 70% of the time, are more relevant for their frequency and more interesting for the variety of possibilities.</p><p></p><p>In nickel, I'd expect Peppers primary role to be 7 technique edge rusher...whether that's hand-in-the-dirt-DE-elephant or upright-OLB-elephant. He could also do some work inside at 3-tech (as noted by McCarthy) with Perry on the edge.</p><p></p><p>Nickel 3-tech is most interesting for the possibilities...Raji, Daniels, Boyd, Peppers and Neal have all played there or been mentioned as possibilities. I'd expect Daniels there most of the time given last year's performance; I'd hope to see Boyd win the job as the #2 otherwise what the h*ll good is he.</p><p></p><p>The ILB spot next to Hawk should be up for grabs. Jones is in a competitive situation even if the only competition is Barrington. Even a mid-roundish pick like Zumwalt puts Jones on notice.</p><p></p><p>Burnett and Hyde are the safeties by default. A pick in the top 3 rounds should make it a more competitive situation.</p><p></p><p>I think we all have Heyward penned in at nickel corner barring an injury hangover.</p><p></p><p>Offense:</p><p></p><p>Center becomes a competitive position if we actually acquire one. Tretter is the guy right now by default.</p><p></p><p>I expect a WR in the top 3 rounds for the occasional 4 WR sets. I have a hard time seeing a rookie bump Boykin...more a 2015 preparation move. Myles White could surprise...he needs to make a jump from enthusiastic puppy dog to polished player...his size works against him; his speed and evident love of the game work for him but it might not be enough.</p><p></p><p>2nd. TE should be a competitive situation. I don't think we have a guy on the roster who's much of a blocker at the position, though. Mulligan came and went in a hurry. Bostick or a draftee could give Quarless a run for the top spot; Quarless needs to beef up his blocking to solidify his hold.</p><p></p><p>It appears Liaina was brought in as insurance in the event Kuhn couldn't be signed. FB should be a competitive spot in any case.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 553069"] Defense: I would expect Peppers to mostly sit in the base D under a limited-snaps approach. Strong side base DE looks fairly open...Boyd gets penciled in at this point, but by opening day it might be Guion or a draftee. Pickett brought back on a modest one year deal after the draft would hardly be a shocker. Jolly would be the guy if not for the long shot nature of his injury. So, if Pepper sits in base, I'd expect the OLB spot opposite Matthews to be manned by Perry or Neal. The possible nickel configurations, which historically Capers has run 65 - 70% of the time, are more relevant for their frequency and more interesting for the variety of possibilities. In nickel, I'd expect Peppers primary role to be 7 technique edge rusher...whether that's hand-in-the-dirt-DE-elephant or upright-OLB-elephant. He could also do some work inside at 3-tech (as noted by McCarthy) with Perry on the edge. Nickel 3-tech is most interesting for the possibilities...Raji, Daniels, Boyd, Peppers and Neal have all played there or been mentioned as possibilities. I'd expect Daniels there most of the time given last year's performance; I'd hope to see Boyd win the job as the #2 otherwise what the h*ll good is he. The ILB spot next to Hawk should be up for grabs. Jones is in a competitive situation even if the only competition is Barrington. Even a mid-roundish pick like Zumwalt puts Jones on notice. Burnett and Hyde are the safeties by default. A pick in the top 3 rounds should make it a more competitive situation. I think we all have Heyward penned in at nickel corner barring an injury hangover. Offense: Center becomes a competitive position if we actually acquire one. Tretter is the guy right now by default. I expect a WR in the top 3 rounds for the occasional 4 WR sets. I have a hard time seeing a rookie bump Boykin...more a 2015 preparation move. Myles White could surprise...he needs to make a jump from enthusiastic puppy dog to polished player...his size works against him; his speed and evident love of the game work for him but it might not be enough. 2nd. TE should be a competitive situation. I don't think we have a guy on the roster who's much of a blocker at the position, though. Mulligan came and went in a hurry. Bostick or a draftee could give Quarless a run for the top spot; Quarless needs to beef up his blocking to solidify his hold. It appears Liaina was brought in as insurance in the event Kuhn couldn't be signed. FB should be a competitive spot in any case. [/QUOTE]
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