Ahmad Bradshaw, Martellus Bennett, Dominick Hixon, Chris Canty, Osi Umenyora, Michael Boley, Chase Blackburn, Kiwi, Kenny Phillips, and Lawrence Tynes.
I know Hixon isn't really thought of as a starter but he did start a ton of games on the outside with Cruz playing the slot. You can certainly make a case that Osi wasn't a starter either but he played a bunch of snaps and was still pretty integral to our defense. Kiwi although still on the team is no longer starting at LB.
That's almost half the team. Its really crazy how much turnover there has been in one year. Considering how bad our defense was last year it could be a blessing however there are so many different intangibles and question marks this year. Definitely a different feeling heading into 2013 then years past.
Osi was a very disruptive force...but a liability in the running game....Kiwi, Jenkins will bring more physicality to position.....if not more sacks.
Bradshaw vs Wilson....I loved Bradshaw's heart.....but Wilson is far more explosive....he must step up to challenge.
Tynes became pretty steady even though, I was always concerned when he kicked....supposedly, we are getting stronger leg....time will tell
Canty...was great but was a shell of himself last year....we have plenty DT in camp...to sort it out
Like I said, I think we'll be fine, but bringing in so many new faces could mean a lot of different things for 2013.
The defense is another matter.....I don't see a pass rush from these guys....if JPP is not ready for opening day, and I mean ready to play, not just putting a body out there, this defense is in trouble....with all the new starters, and Fewell running the show, this is a big unknown....You may not see the "usual" 6-2 start....
But if Eli has a big year and plays with the confidence of 2011, this offense is capable of making up for the defense's shortcomings.....it will be an interesting year....
This team has to get a break this year, and stay away from serious injuries....
Bradshaw, the team obviously wanted to move on with their first round pick. Canty and KP were limited factors last year due to injuries. For them I think we have replaced Canty sufficiently, however safety remains a question mark.
I don't see any of them as a big loss.
Except for maybe Bradshaw. He was a real warrior.
hosely and prince are improving as nothing helps CB like expirence,ross gives them depth at slot cover,t2 could be a wildcard there too if webster is better they are in better shape than most think
i loved kenny but lets be honest he missed too much time and i doubt he sees the field much for philly this year,its a no brainer to keep stevie brown over him.rolle is the bigger question for me he seams to blow far too many assignments especially with his huge contract,t2 could also be the third safety role if he is healthy again,cooper taylor is also one to watch he could be the difference covering TE's they need,i would have added will hill to this but his latest suspension means his position on the team is in severe question i can see him being a roster cut down
i am prob in the minority but im not as worried about the LB corp. as long as williams is back to full strength. he was the biggest difference at LB last year when he wasnt there or wasnt 100%,connors and curry should be an upgrade too the improved DL strength should also improve the LB play
they just need to slow the RB for the DL to tackle or mop up
osi's total lack of run support is also an issue they no longer need to worry about, and moore is going to surprise alot of people this year,kiwi being back at end is also an upgrade there too.tuck should be better this year too if not they have some more options this year than they didnt have last year