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If the defense even gets near the middle of the pack of the league (around 16-20), the team will win the division and make a playoff run. All we ask the defense to do is not lose the game and give the offense a chance.

I think the D-line will be below-average but adequate. The season will hinge on how well Ahmad Brooks adjusts to being 'the man' on defense, and how well Joseph, O'Neal, and Hall can shut down the oppostion's passing game.

Brooks is already doing very well at being 'the man,' he's being able to determine what the offense is doing and make his adjustments and calls based on that, you just can't teach that. He's also being an animal.

I'm very confident that O'Neal, Joseph, and Hall will be able to shut down the oponent's passing game, and Madieu Williams also looks to be very good.