My problem is we need to play more aggressive on defense. The way you can do that is take more chances and blitz more, or play more man. Given the fact McDermott seems intent on repeating the zone heavy scheme I don’t see a far departure in defensive philosophy from Frazier happening.
Elam can play press man better than Benford or Dane. Just last week we all saw Poyer take a bad angle and get beat to the edge. So while the safeties are getting older and slower, we seem intent on playing a soft shell defense. That can actually be worse than playing press with Elam. McDermott should rethink his defensive strategy and personnel for 2023.