If you're Marty what DT do you keep.

[Brandon]

I'm not sure I understand why people blame Fua for our deficiencies in the run game, McClain gets thrown around like a rag doll because he has extremely poor technique. Sure he penetrated sometimes because of it, but the rest of the time ge gave up containment on his lane.

[CPF4LIFE]

Since when are you guaranteed anything if you are not a 1st round draft pick?? If you dont show enough to get on the field you will be cut. There are undrafted players starting on other teams over draft picks simply because they are better. Best man will play.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

I was really only impressed with Neblett. Hopefully an offseason of training and gym work will help the others. Until I see them next preseason, I have no idea how they are going to shape up.

As of now, Neblett and Edwards (if he comes back full strength) and the rest will have to work it out at camp

[bleys]

I'm not sure I understand why people blame Fua for our deficiencies in the run game, McClain gets thrown around like a rag doll because he has extremely poor technique. Sure he penetrated sometimes because of it, but the rest of the time ge gave up containment on his lane.

the real question is how people come to the conclusion that 2 3rd round rookie DTs are supposed to be NFL vet starters, fully knowing it usually takes 2-3 years before they adapt to NFL play...

[mick eye]

the real question is how people come to the conclusion that 2 3rd round rookie DTs are supposed to be NFL vet starters, fully knowing it usually takes 2-3 years before they adapt to NFL play...

The answer is everyone clamoring to add Brockers and OR Still in the upcoming draft. Defensive line talent is notorious for taking time to develop. I do not see us addressing the position until next draft. I do see us looking at DE if Coples lands with us. CJ, McClain, Edwards, Coples could be the new Dline. Also Garay could be brought in as insurance if Edwards does not come back 100 %.

[csx]

I wouldn't mind Garay and Edwards together and let the young guys rotate in

[OneBadassCat]

Edwards, McClain, Shirley, Kearse, Fua

[DaCityKats]

assuming Edwards comes back healthy, and can contribute is a bit much for a 33 year old DT. he had injury problems in Buffalo, we do not need to put all of our eggs in that basket.

[rayzor]

The answer is everyone clamoring to add Brockers and OR Still in the upcoming draft. Defensive line talent is notorious for taking time to develop. I do not see us addressing the position until next draft. I do see us looking at DE if Coples lands with us. CJ, McClain, Edwards, Coples could be the new Dline. Also Garay could be brought in as insurance if Edwards does not come back 100 %.

coples should be a DT when he enters the league, of course he'd have to gain some weight.

personally i'm scared of that guy in the first round, esp. in the top 10.

the dude's motor is very questionable as is his attitude. in fact is sucks. the talent is there, but he's got all the makings for a underachiever and a bust. any time you have to say "maybe we can get our coaching staff and other players to get his head on straight" you are asking for trouble.

i like garay being brought in, but i want a guy in the first round with a solid work ethic, relentless motor, elite potential, and a solid base of talent to work from.

[koolkatluke]

Looking at # out of all the DT we used this year Fua was the worst.

Shirley had 5 tackles and 2.5 sacks a and a FF

Nebblet had 23 tackles 2.5 sacks

Mcclain had 19 tackles 1 sack

Krease had 10 tackles 1 sack

Fua 9 tackles