Quote Originally Posted by TimE View Post
That sounds like a pretty good D-line. I figure about the same record as last year.


I'm honestly shocked that DT's could possibly be drafted in the first round, the NFL is a pass happy league just waiting to beat up on an inside team.A solid CB would have been a better choice, but screw Detroit anyway.
You are correct that it is a pass happy league but after Peterson from LSU, far and above the best DB, the a dropped to the DB from Nebraska there were way more Defensive Linemen worthy of high picks. Plus a QB rushed into throws or sitting flat on his back are hard to complete passes. That is what a Defensive Lineman will give you. I think QB's are drafted for the fact they handle the ball every play on offense plus other obvious reasons. Defensive Linemen are in every play on defense either stopping the run or rushing the QB. Peterson was probably the best talent in the draft but because he is not involved in every play on defense he went where he did