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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2240524, member: 40"] The ability t0 generate pass rush from the DL scares me, as does depth at DT. Clark's loss is huge -- he was a DT with the size / strength to match up with anybody that we played, including FSU and Clemson, and his loss can't be understated. We really need sophs McKinley Williams and Ruff to emerge as contributors, and Samuels to take a step forward. And even if those things happen, we still probably need true frosh Harper and that JUCO transfer [name escapes me] to platoon to help compensate for Clark. At DE, how much better will Black / Coleman be after a year of experience and collegiate S&C under their belts? What will the two JUCO DEs bring to the table? Does a formerly highly touted player like Pickard bounce back? Need pass rush. If we can get even a modicum of it, the secondary reinforcements are going to make this D play SO much better. But being able to get upfield and put pressure on the QB is the key. [/QUOTE]