We were in 3rd place last year and we failed to address what IMO are our two biggest weaknesses, defending the deep ball (Safeties who can cover) and the interior OL. I felt like the Eagles and Giants have maintained or improved and both teams know they can beat out when it counts.
I also don't know if Garrett has improved. Did he attend some coaching classes at TCU this off-season? You can't lose games because of your coach, not in the NFL. Will his ego allow him to actually consult and listen to the more experienced Callahan?
I feel like we have definitely improved at CB, maybe ILB speed, and at Secondary coach but where else did we upgrade? O Line? Livings and Bernadeau are sub par and the Center situation is suspect at best. Pass rush? Same. Defensive Line? Same. 3rd WR is a mystery. Bennett's blocking will be missed. I'm just not seeing anything yet that makes me think we are much improved from our 8-8, 3rd place finish. I can hope ?