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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Well said. But two of our top defenders are out (Newman and Ellis) so far (knock on wood) the offense has been able to make up for that. BUt Newman will be back either this week or next and Ellis is working out with the team again, so he will be back soon too.

That just means they will be healthy and fresh at midseason ready for the second half stretch. The defense will be much better week after week. Of this I am confident.

Also, don't know if you have heard, Tank Johnson is in Dallas this week for a physical and will probably be signed this week. He will be eligible to play week 9, another component in place that will start fresh and healthy for the second half of the season.

Tank's not a nose tackle. You play a 3-4. Not sure that's going to work out. And when he has a DUI in week 10 leading to more random gun charges, that's going to seem kind of pointless. LOL. (actually, I wanted to bring him in here...)

Newman may be somewhat "fresh" but that injury is the kind that hangs around all season long. He won't be the player you're thinking he will in 2007. I know I like the idea of a DB with a foot injury covering moss. Especially when his safety help over the top is Roy Williams.