I’ve been hearing that Aiden has looked better than ever so far this year, and it sounds like he’s had a lot of success. How much of that (if you agree with it I suppose) comes from his own personal growth, and how much can be attributed to the new personnel and increased aggression you mentioned in the article?
I'd lean more personal improvement. It's not a big leap to suggest the best is ahead for the former No. 2 pick. If he's healthy, 13+ sacks feels reasonable, especially if the difference in the second level is what we expect, given the personnel upgrades.
The general consensus appeared to be that while he’s no doubt a GREAT end, he was hampered a bit by the lack of help from his counterparts… so excited to see what he (and the defense as a whole) can do with the seemingly improved personnel around him. Thanks for all the great insight!
He's not doing anything worth talking about, in my opinion, but Glenn did mention he was impressed with the former CFL's standouts athleticism as the team searches for a backup SAM behind Derrick Barnes.
Recognize when I say this, there's still a lot of time left in the evaluation, but as of today, I do not think he makes the roster. Practice squad is a possibility, but he's older and I think they would prioritize younger options like Agude and Ukwu, if either of those guys don't make it and clear waivers. With 16 spots on the PS, there's a ton of fluidity and flexibility with that group.
I’ve been hearing that Aiden has looked better than ever so far this year, and it sounds like he’s had a lot of success. How much of that (if you agree with it I suppose) comes from his own personal growth, and how much can be attributed to the new personnel and increased aggression you mentioned in the article?
I'd lean more personal improvement. It's not a big leap to suggest the best is ahead for the former No. 2 pick. If he's healthy, 13+ sacks feels reasonable, especially if the difference in the second level is what we expect, given the personnel upgrades.
The general consensus appeared to be that while he’s no doubt a GREAT end, he was hampered a bit by the lack of help from his counterparts… so excited to see what he (and the defense as a whole) can do with the seemingly improved personnel around him. Thanks for all the great insight!
Thank God for articles like this.
I watched the Glenn presser and was frustrated. I couldn't make out the question and Glenn never once mentioned "the player's" name in his responses.
If not for this article, I'd still have no idea whom he was talking about.
It's nice to see them proceed with caution on the injury front.
I hope maybe a feature on Christian Mahogany might be in our future. 🤞
Really waiting for the player to be around and available.
Nobody talks about Betts
He's not doing anything worth talking about, in my opinion, but Glenn did mention he was impressed with the former CFL's standouts athleticism as the team searches for a backup SAM behind Derrick Barnes.
Thanks. Do you think he makes the roster or PS.
Recognize when I say this, there's still a lot of time left in the evaluation, but as of today, I do not think he makes the roster. Practice squad is a possibility, but he's older and I think they would prioritize younger options like Agude and Ukwu, if either of those guys don't make it and clear waivers. With 16 spots on the PS, there's a ton of fluidity and flexibility with that group.