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Originally Posted by budw38
He will need some help on the DL to be highly effective . I agree with you , but believe if we found a 320 + DT to rotate and another DE to work in the line up , we could have a very good line . I think we gave up 246 yds ,,,
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I agree putting a stout DT and LB next to and behind A. Carter will help but it will not solve the problem. There are certain instances when the defense is playing gap responsiblity and that exposes Carter to Offenses running right at him. PLus the DE's have the biggest gap of all to cover which is between the Offensive Tackle and the sideline. Part of the problem is Carter is so fast when he runs upfield quickly anticipating pass he leaves his gap responsibilty unprotected. That is the only problem with having a quick/light DE. Dexter Manley had the same problem early in his career until they coached it of him. However it did not take long for Dexter to over come this problem plus dexter was bigger and stronger than A. Carter.
A. Carter is smart and dedicated guy, hopefully he will learn.
I still say A. Carter currently is best suited to be a situational DE on obvious pass plays. He does not do well against the run. If that remains the same in the next couple of years, then we over paid for him.