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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2275113, member: 40"]
With the creative addition of Alton Robinson to the roster, it begs the questions:  have we solved our depth / pass rush issue at DE, and can we field an adequate rotation at both defensive line positions?

Here's what we have on the roster:

Defensive Tackle:
[LIST]
[*]Slayton
[*]Williams
[*]Ruff
[*]Samuels
[*]Harper
[*]Grosvenor*
[/LIST]

Defensive End:
[LIST]
[*]Coleman
[*]Berry
[*]Black
[*]Robinson
[*]Walton
[*]Jonathan
[*]Ellis
[*]Pickard**
[/LIST]

Seems as though we'll be able to field a more than functional rotation at both positions.  Wish we had Clark at DT, as he seemed to have the physical tools to hold up even against the FSUs and Clemson's of the conference, but depth should be adequate at both spots.

How much will pass rush improve with the addition of Berry / Robinson?    Will Black bounce back from injury?  Will Walton make any substantive contributions as an edge rusher?  Will Jonathan emerge as a platoon contribtor?

At DT, can we hold up at the point of attack?  Is Samuels in better shape?  How improved is McKinley Williams?  And what will his high school teammate, Ruff, bring to the table at a new position?  How ready is Harper for significant minutes?

*Probably doesn't play much
**Might not play at all, due to injury
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