I think you are pretty much spot on.
Personally i believe if Mooney Ward plays and stays healthy and we get Gardner all season as well, then this defense will look very different, even with perceived deficiencies at DE.
I am still not convinced that our LB's are going to look great this year, i like Allen, but often a rookie season with the high profile role he is going to be thrust into immediately isn't necessarily a recipe for success this year.
I also fear for what might happen should we get an injury to Latu. I have serious qualms about the depth as it is, but if he were to miss any time, then we are really screwed.
I also still don't get why we are trying to get rid of Richardson, when we don't know the health status of Jones, and even if he is healthy what is the quality of his performance going to be like?
Similarly to Latu, what would happen if Warren were injured, i think our TE room would go from one of the better in the league, to quite possibly the worst. That's not to take anything away from Mo and Ogletree, but they are extremely limited in their roles.
I guess like any team, lack of injuries are what will make you a Superbowl contender. Reserves are reserves for a reason and diminish the quality of your team.
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