Names on Defense to Remember

[zephyr]

_ How can our two top corners not be on this list. Bentley has a good chance to play at the next level, and Auriene is a solid performer as well. There is a chance that both #2 and #5 could play professionally. _

I agree and I assume that the answer is because we figure to know what we're getting out of them when they step on the field. The secondary is not the issue. The front 4 is the issue and keeping the linebackers healthy. That's probably why T focused on those guys as being key to our success. I would also throw Jordan Topp into that mix as well.

[CajunT]

_ How can our two top corners not be on this list. Bentley has a good chance to play at the next level, and Auriene is a solid performer as well. There is a chance that both #2 and #5 could play professionally. _

Good question Dave, I wanted to focus on maybe five athletes. Bill,Orkeyes, Rolle and Kelley could have easily made the list. I narrowed it down to these guys because it's simple in my mind, pressure the QB and stop the run. To the man, Grant, Daylon, Terrell Richardson, Dean,etc; stated that they know the improvement on defense will be dictated by the front seven. They also know that Dwight and Orkeyes are two of the best in the SBC, but they cannot cover WR's for 8 seconds. In other words, they all know how good those two are, but the front seven must improve to be consistent. The CB's are not a concern in their eyes, improving play in the front seven to stop the run and pressure the QB is priority. Thus, the number of athletes that must have impact seasons are part of the front seven.

[RaginDave]

_ Good question Dave, I wanted to focus on maybe five athletes. Bill,Orkeyes, Rolle and Kelley could have easily made the list. I narrowed it down to these guys because it's simple in my mind, pressure the QB and stop the run. To the man, Grant, Daylon, Terrell Richardson, Dean,etc; stated that they know the improvement on defense will be dictated by the front seven. They also know that Dwight and Orkeyes are two of the best in the SBC, but they cannot cover WR's for 8 seconds. In other words, they all know how good those two are, but the front seven must improve to be consistent. The CB's are not a concern in their eyes, improving play in the front seven to stop the run and pressure the QB is priority. Thus, the number of athletes that must have impact seasons are part of the front seven. _

Well stated thanks.

[CAJUN_LXA685]

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