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Phinehas · 06-02-2005, 08:03 AM

I don't really see the need for an upgrade at DE. When you are the #3 defense in the league, I think you want to try to not mess up what you've got. We needed replacements for some key components that we lost from last year's defense, but none of that was on the defensive line. In addition, we got some of our guys healthy again. I just think the notion that you need to upgrade guys who got it done to the tune of #3 in the league might be misplaced. Sure, Williams is a genius, but being the defensive guru that he is, I'm sure he knows exactly what he needs from his defensive lineman. I think it is entirely conceivable that the group he's put together are among the best in the league at doing precisely what he needs them to do. In other words, the idea that you can upgrade them may be wrong thinking.

--Phin

06-02-2005, 08:03 AM	#43
Phinehas Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 106	Re: Lots of RBs, DBs, LBs, but why no DT or DE? I don't really see the need for an upgrade at DE. When you are the #3 defense in the league, I think you want to try to not mess up what you've got. We needed replacements for some key components that we lost from last year's defense, but none of that was on the defensive line. In addition, we got some of our guys healthy again. I just think the notion that you need to upgrade guys who got it done to the tune of #3 in the league might be misplaced. Sure, Williams is a genius, but being the defensive guru that he is, I'm sure he knows exactly what he needs from his defensive lineman. I think it is entirely conceivable that the group he's put together are among the best in the league at doing precisely what he needs them to do. In other words, the idea that you can upgrade them may be wrong thinking. --Phin