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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pack_in_black" data-source="post: 146775" data-attributes="member: 631">You're so knowledgeable.  Thank you for stating that you draft defensive line for immediate play.  I guess all it takes to play DL in the NFL is 300+ lbs and some speed.  You're right.  There's no large amount of technique to learn when you're facing 10+ year veterans on EVERY FREAKING DOWN, so yeah, it's best to just learn on the job, cause a rookie on the DL couldn't possibly be a liabiilty.Yeah, none of the starters mentioned have made a probowl yet.  Neither have Leon Hall, Michael Griffin, Aaron Ross, Reggie Nelson, Dwayne Bowe or Greg Olson.  so I don't really see your point there.  Both Harris and Chuck have long contracts, so obviously the FO plans on those two shutting down teams first and second options for a few more years.  The same logic you use for not drafting a DT would apply here, IMO.If you look at our scheme, it works at optimal capacity when the D-line is fresh.  We don't have two starting-capable DT's.  We have 4/5 that constantly rotate, staying fresh and bringing starter-caliber play on every down.  That many guys, not all are guaranteed to be here in 1-2 years.  Just doesn't happen.  So why not have a guy who's been groomed to step in when that becomes a need, and a guy who can bring Pro Bowl-caliber play?</blockquote>

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