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[QUOTE="ivorytower, post: 3249444, member: 6888"]
Every defender has varying strengths and weaknesses , some matchups are not favorable and rotation may be wider this year .Key is balancing on and off ball skills that complement .

Bomberry d can be replaced but not his stick near crease. Will miss his gb exits and quick kickouts upfield.
DiPietro tends to get overlooked here but view him as solid on and off ball.  Wider body that has held ground with bigs but also decent mobility and shown ability to move upfield.
Helmer imo is better with pole than shortie. reason why he was second dm while Murphy was fourth. Helmer on ball is better in space while Murphy is more of a physical defender around the crease with good help instincts..
Staats has stick skills, anticipates well and impedes interior traffic but isn't as athletic as others.
Younger Kennedy and Lee both legit but  injuries have kept them off the field .The two young frosh also good and should eventually allow Cuse to play Kennedy at cd next year or sooner but tough to drop a good lsm. Torrain in 18 gave Mellen fits with speed but blanketed by Kennedy in 19.
Dami likely 2nd dm behind Dearth , his improvement defensively is key, fast and physical and can transition. Also expecting  unit to add another two way mid in whether that be Aviles, Rosa  or Dieball which will further offensive capability.

***This post was started before  the last few posts. Still have scrimmages but Helmer starting wouldn't  surprise at all.  DiPietro and Murphy would likely vie for "big" role. Both have their strengths  and its very likely that Cuse employs a 4 man rotation (if not five)  depending on matchups.

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