It was either a scheme issue and bad play calls, or it sure looked like players were going through the motions. No real effort to get off blocks no sense of pride.
If its a scheme issue Patterson will help greatly with that. Like two highly experienced generals in a war room.
If its an attitude issue, lack of effort etc those players can be replaced. The freshman defensive players coming in, though talented, will need time to get bigger and stronger.
I think Patterson can be a strong influence if he sticks around.
Unless J Sanders catches the ball at least 3 or 4 times a game don't waste his talent from being a terror as a DE. He's fast and athletic. We need pressure on the QB.
I hated losing Mckenzie so we need Perkins bad.
Or else we go portalling but that hasnt been very helpful as far as LBs go.