Redskins have the worst defensive line in the league

[jdlea]

It's hard to argue with that analysis, honestly. I disagree because I think the whole defense will pick it up this year and everyone will start playing better, but can anyone really argue with the points he makes here? If so, I'd love to hear it.

[Ade Jimoh Fan Club]

Originally Posted by jdlea

It's hard to argue with that analysis, honestly. I disagree because I think the whole defense will pick it up this year and everyone will start playing better, but can anyone really argue with the points he makes here? If so, I'd love to hear it.

He bases his arguments of 2006 performances, when 75% of the line was injured or playing hurt. Seems to me that 2-3 years ago, we had a very promising D-Line (everyone was healthy).

No one can argue that our pass rush sucked last year - but don't forget that our DB situation is much, much improved with serious depth: Springs, Smoot, Rogers, Maklin & Butler at CB and Taylor, Landry, Prioleau & Stoutmire at Safety. And don't forget the ever-versatile ADE at both!

Seriously, you can't tell me that the improved coverage won't lead to more time for our DE's to get to the Quarterback. IMO, if you want to improve pass rush, you can attack it from two persectives, better rushers or better coverage - the Skins went coverage.

D-Line is surely not the strength of our team, but we've got some promising young DT's and enough talent at DE to be effective with our improved DB coverage.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Ade Jimoh Fan Club

He bases his arguments of 2006 performances, when 75% of the line was injured or playing hurt. Seems to me that 2-3 years ago, we had a very promising D-Line (everyone was healthy).

Not sure promising is the right word. I think they were very good, but only bound to be deteriorated by age.

The cap experts were right, but not for the reasons they thought they were. This team is old, and financially dependant on those old guys. Not capped out as everyone thought they would be (of course, next year, we'll be both).