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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 156492, member: 40"]
Agreed. I don't think we need world beating DTs / NTs, just solid guys with high motors who do a decent job of stopping the run. Two years ago, we used a rotation of Tribbey, Perkins, and Lewis. All three were solid / serviceable, but not NFL prospects or anything. I used to be a big fan of how relentless Perkins always seemed to play. Would it be nice to have Art Jones [or Jarron Jones, for that matter] manning the middle? Absolutely. But we can field a solid interior unit even without a blue chipper.
 
Heading into last season, we weren't even sure whether we'd be able to field a competent DT rotation, given the lack of depth / experience. Although we took a step backwards against the run, Goggins and Bromley did some okay things. Our depth is much better this year, and the pipeline is infused with more talent.  We also return the top four players in the rotation, while adding several more, so the team won't have to rely upon the newcomers to contribute immediately.
 
Perhaps most importantly, the depth we have returning will enable the coaching staff to start redshirting incoming DTs. Started last year with Sloan, and should continue this year with Brantley / Coleman. That is going to pay off down the road.
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