Until we have both an Offensive line and Defensive line we will suck....

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

This is true I think, but I think his play diagnosis has gotten so good at DE that he can read draw and not go upfield too far. Now that he can do that, I say more power to him if he wants to use speed moves on every play to go inside or outside the tackle instead of through him.

There's no doubt that it took some time to get him re-acclimated to Defensive End in the NFL. But if anything, he's better than last year, is all I'm saying.

Is it possible for him to be better this year despite having less of a tangible impact (stats-wise)? How come the sacks are way down?

[GMScud]

I normally don't like Michael Wilbon's articles, however this sums it up pretty darn well (and takes a nice shot at all the simpleton's who suggest benching JC is the solution).

washingtonpost.com

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Is it possible for him to be better this year despite having less of a tangible impact (stats-wise)? How come the sacks are way down?

See above.

If the tangible impact is limited to sacks, then his production is down, but when you consider the way he forces weaker QBs to alter their deliveries with pressure, then I would argue his tangible production is up.