Vaccaro released

I think the reason was just Vaccaro still performing pretty well.
I agree with your overall comment, it’s been done many times but in this case, I really think Hooker is ready and was only limited because of the actual depth chart. Probably not outperforming vaccaro to take his place but capable of holding down the spot if vaccaro isn’t there.

 

Sure and like I said I tend to agree that Amani can step into that role. But we just can’t assume that’s an automatic upgrade.

Vaccaro was one of our better run defenders. Amani is better in coverage I think but like I said that’s why his role was what it was.

 

Yeah I redid the numbers and I think that's accurate. I think I was looking at an older spreadsheet initially.

 

I didn’t look it up but I thought more of his snaps were actually as a nickel DB.

One of the other posters mentioned it too, I think vaccaro had some vet leadership that will be lost as well.

 

We have gutted the team of vet leadership the last two years. It showed up last year too. We clearly are undervaluing that aspect of the roster.

 

Not last year he wasn't...at least the Baltimore game he seemed to just run along with them

 

I was gonna say the same thing, he was a big hitter but last year he's was as soft as Charmin 2020. I honestly think all the players thought covid was gonna cancel the season and phoned it in before the season started. Vaccaroand Byard both **** the bed. They let the younger guys out play them. Vaccaro lost his starting spot to Hooker.

 

Our D was social distancing

 

Not surprised by the cut. Don't really mind this one.

I like Hooker just fine, but I'm not sure that Hooker is better than Hooker + Vacarro. We've lost a lot of toughness and tackling and experience the last few days.