I guess I had faith that if Bowles thought Dennis was the piece they needed that he actually would be. It's not like Dennis is fresh off the draft boat. He played in 17 games for the Bucs over two years prior to this year including plenty of snaps on defense, enough to know what he brings to the table. How did they get it wrong with him? Did he get worse, or was he a mirage?5) SirVocea Dennis. The #1 reason the defense was roasted last year was ILB. We drafted nobody. Brought back aging David . . . IMO we need Dennis to be a great defense. The defense can't afford to have ILB be the weak link once again.
ILB is the weak leak once again
You're reasoning was the injury potential for Dennis and his problem is but injury, but poor play. Either way terrible coverage play from that position, so far. And the same goes for LVD.
Here's SR pointing out how bad the ILB play is this year
https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-linebackers-weak-link-pewter-pulse/
The same way they got Devin White and KJ Britt wrong
Licht has a ILB flaw!
(or maybe Bowles)
Licht has no flaws because we won a super bowl.
Do I have it right?
If your goal was a strawman then yes you have that exactly right. EBIGGSTD
The argument is getting old so I'm going to summarize how I feel about it and you tell me which points you disagree with...
Licht has steadily gotten better at drafting and has benefited from being given a long leash to get it all right despite some absolute bonehead picks
Licht has managed to draft cornerstone players and has masterfully rescued us from cap hell while staying competitive.
Licht wanted to keep Coen and would have had Jags not thrown the kitchen sink at him. Licht could have gone with Coen but decided to play it safe with Bowles and then choosing to extend him to keep continuity because he's somewhat pot committed.
Bowles is AT BEST a mediocre defensive play caller but also hasn't had the benefit of consistent talent infused into his defense.
Licht has drafted well at some positions and has drafted poorly at others. There are clear trends.
Drafting and evaluating college level talent is different than free agent pro talent.
Licht hasn't found any good LBs via the draft or FA.
Licht has drafted well at o-line, wr, secondary, and to a lesser extent RB.
He's very good at finding late talent or UDFA talent.
He has had some questionable draft strategies... Kicker in the 2nd then again in the 5th. Drafting a shitty punter. Logan Hall trade back. Kyle Trask. Ignoring LB. Taking White over Allen. Not taking enough ST players late.
Licht has had some great draft strategies... Small school o-line, BPA vs need (at times), trading up one spot for Wirfs, late picks hits, CBs in rounds 2-3. Getting the player you want despite the draft board.
So you tell me what you disagree with...
Bowles is the one who decided to roll with Dennis. If he didn't think Dennis was the man for the job Licht would have put more resources toward that position one way or another.