2012 Defensive Linemen FA Class.

[TruCatzFan]

What we really need is an interior pass rusher, particularly with Edwards coming back. While Garay would be nice, he'd basically be a run stopper and space eater for us, which is essentially what we expect to get with Edwards. Now I do think Garay is better than Edwards, and I wouldn't be opposed to picking him up, but he doesn't really address our biggest need on the DL...and he won't be cheap.

The guy I most want in FA is Jason Jones. He is a good pass rushing DT when healthy. However, I wouldn't count on him long-term, but he would give McClain time to develop. I actually think a rotation of Jones/McClain and Edwards/Fua at DT would give us a very solid interior...and that's not even including Neblett, Kearse, and Shirley that have been playing well lately.

All we need in the middle is two bonefide run stuffers, they'll attract double teams that will free up the DE's, LB's, and Corners on blitzes! We've seen this before in the Rucker/Jenkins combo.

Argue all you want... You'll lose this one.

[Woodie]

All we need in the middle is two bonefide run stuffers, they'll attract double teams that will free up the DE's, LB's, and Corners on blitzes! We've seen this before in the Rucker/Jenkins combo.

Argue all you want... You'll lose this one.

Lol, not lose, but never make you realize the truth, very possible.

Two run stuffers would be great at stopping the run, but they wouldn't help our pass rush all that much. We need someone to put real pressure on the QB, not necessarily get a ton of sacks, but put enough pressure to command more attention from the OL, which would help free up the DE's and keep the QB from simply stepping up in the pocket to avoid pressure from the outside.

The trick to a successful defense is balance, not overprotecting against one aspect.

[Riverboat Ron]

can't wait till that fuging asshole abraham leaves atlanta

he always seems to make plays against us

Me too. Looks like the Falcons will be using their first round pick on a DE... oh wait. :rofl:

[jamos14]

I know DE isn't a big need but I would love to sign Israel Idonije from Chicago.

[SOJA]

anyone could be a better NT than Fua