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No that's not what I'm saying, I would've just said that if that's what I was saying. But that group is not up to Conference/Playoff contending standard.
DPJr is a solid #2 corner, he played well last year but benefitted from the fact he didn't get targeted as much because he played opposite of Jaden Davis & OC's identified JD as the mark. He'll be challenged a lot more this season & tasked with playing against the #1 WR's on a weekly basis, a much tougher assignment than what he had to do last year.
I think Powell is a good Nickel, but JaDais, Jaden Harris & Riley are huge question marks & have to play well beyond their means to be satisfactory this season.
The Secondary needed an infusion of Speed, talent & depth; this offseason it was an injected with more questions.
Hopefully, Guidreaux & Chevis are back-channeling for at least 2 more adds come post Spring Portal.
I'm no expert but that's essentially how I felt exiting the 2023 season. I felt Porter played well enough, but was overrated by this board just because he wasn't the one being exploited. Agree with you he's a number 2 and we very much need a number 1 in the portal, if one even becomes available. Alternatively, do you think that Damari develops enough to be that guy? And what do you think about the potential of Zaquan earning his way to a starting spot at safety and relieving some of the pressure there?