Defense will be stronger than last year for sure. Bazzie was good but not a world beater. JT was a hell of a player but basically did not have an impact last year due to injury so he won't be missed on the field.
LB group is best we have had since 99, hands down. Rouse is looking like an absolute beast. Safety is loaded, corner is very talented as well but not as deep. I see no real concerns for the defensr this year if we stay healthy.
I bet we allow less than 20 a game, and create more turnovers for sure. And with our emphasis on running less nickel, I think we are gonna be much improved against the run.
13-0 is attainable for sure. The playoff? Depends on many factors. Very small chance. We would have to have only 1 team with 1 loss, and the other top teams with 2 or more, and us to dominate every game and finish in the top 8. We will get alot of support and there will be alot of pressure on the committee, especially thr first year. And it would be hard to leave a top 8 undefeated team out of the playoff, when everyone else has 2 losses from 2-4 at least. Although oliver luck is on that committee, so that hurts us.