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Well, I certainly hope so. I am particularly excited to see what Ahmad Brooks will do as the full-time starter this year. How does he look to you? I think the secondary will be much improved this year, and the D-line should be adequate, but the LB's will be the key to how well the defense is this year, and the development of Brooks could turn that unit from a weakness to a strength.

He's looking really good, he's hustling and flying all over the field, even on special teams, like he's trying to win a job even though it's already his. He's calling the defense in the huddle, setting players up and making sure everyone's in the right positions. To me, he just looks like an animal who will be able to eat people alive and go nuts on teams. At the same time, he's playing smart, calm, and able to keep everyone in line. He reminds me of a Teddy Bruschi (in his younger days, and not as good a player, but I'm just saying he runs the defense).

I'll have more later, but I have to eat.