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Originally Posted by Kray007

Over the first 9 games, last year, when Buckner was healthy, they recorded 26 sacks. In the final 6 games, they notched 6.

If Buckner can reestablish himself as a threat inside Tackle, they have a couple of advantages over last season. First, with two pro bowl quality Corners, there’s a greater opportunity for coverage sacks. Second, Anarumo can begin to run some exotic blitz schemes, confident that the back end of the D won’t collapse.

Also, in obvious passing situations, when you bring in extra pass rushers, I have a lot more confidence in Key, Curry and Gumbs than i did in Paye, Lewis and Ebukam.

I am concerned about the d line with the only alpha coming off neck surgery. The rest seem to be just guys, with Latu a step above. Having said that if both of our corners remain healthy (and it will be a miracle if Ward can manage that) they can make a huge difference in this defense. Before Ward got hurt last year he alone made a huge difference. Latu is just milliseconds away from making plays and just a tad more coverage might do wonders. I don't know enough about our new guys (and hope you are correct) but Paye, Lewis ad Ebukam won't be missed.