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I don't have one.
Haloti Ngata has never had more than 4 sacks in a year before this year where he got 5.5. He's also never had more than 50 total tackles. We all know he's great, but how do we define it? Ability to shed block? OK. Ability to consistently collapse the pocket? OK.
Personally, I see a DT/DE as an important component of a quality defense. And yes, I'd like the best one I can get. But that doesn't mean the position is so critical that we have to have a top 10 guy. Especially when it's usually a rotation. Would I take one at 3 if the player was a fit and worth the pick? absolutely. This piece of the defense is the first chance to stop the run which is a very important way to control the game. We stink at stopping the run and we need much better talent along the DL but especially at LB'er.
It's a very important position, maybe the most important position on the defense, but not the most important position on a team... that's the quarterback.
I don't have one.
Haloti Ngata has never had more than 4 sacks in a year before this year where he got 5.5. He's also never had more than 50 total tackles. We all know he's great, but how do we define it? Ability to shed block? OK. Ability to consistently collapse the pocket? OK.
Personally, I see a DT/DE as an important component of a quality defense. And yes, I'd like the best one I can get. But that doesn't mean the position is so critical that we have to have a top 10 guy. Especially when it's usually a rotation. Would I take one at 3 if the player was a fit and worth the pick? absolutely. This piece of the defense is the first chance to stop the run which is a very important way to control the game. We stink at stopping the run and we need much better talent along the DL but especially at LB'er.
It's a very important position, maybe the most important position on the defense, but not the most important position on a team... that's the quarterback.
Freeney might be debatable but Sapp is most definitely a HOFer and if Peppers puts up 9.0 or so sacks over the next three or four years will warrant some serious consideration.
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