Unsung hero

[Bob Sacamano]

Josh Brent.

The kid is doing it and making me eat my crow. I didn't expect much out of him at any point this year or in the future, but he's probably the biggest reason why we've been pretty stout against the run. He is a wall, and is doing quite nicely against the pass too.

Now if we could only get a couple of DEs around him. Lissemore, that is not you. You're nice and sorely needed depth though.

 

[cmd34]

Brent has been solid. I'd still like more size for our 3-4 Nose Tackle.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Brent has been solid. I'd still like more size for our 3-4 Nose Tackle.

So you want a 360lb NT or something? He's only going to get bigger as he gets older - Parcellism.

 

[cmd34]

330 lbs would work. The 3-4 NT by design is supposed to occupy blocking and let the ILB's make plays. Ratliff is a pass rushing monster at NT but I think the coaches overlook the fact that teams can usually run on us when they need short-yardage conversions.