JackBauer

I'd argue that OLB was the Achilles heal, but that's not really relevant.

Regardless, the best defense in the league starts a JAG at one of their DE spots. So if BB thinks Lewis is stout enough to play on running downs, a rotation of Lewis/Wright/Pryor/Deadrick/Brace (?) isn't bad.

The issue last year was that they had no one at that spot who could stop the run worth a damn.

Fencer

That joke doesn't quite work, but I like the way you think.

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Hok

The DE hole only exists for early/running downs, since we seem to be all set for passing situations (Ty Warren/Wright/Pryor/Lewis/Gerard Warren et al inside; TBC, Ninkovich, Crable, Cunningham outside). Perhaps the plan is to go with a base three man line of Warren/Wilfork/Brace. I know Brace got pushed around a bit at nose against the Bills, but maybe he's had a nice offseason and BB thinks he can stuff the run from the RDE spot.

TriplecHamp

Did Mike Wright Die?!?! Seriously he has got to be the most underrated player on our team.

Sean Pa Patriot

two smart things you said this week.... People its a chance to have a proven vet at a d line spot... get a clue....

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We going to take it one game at a time

Hok

I like Wright too, but I think the memory of the Ravens running at will in his direction has left a bad taste in the mouth if many. Replacing Guyton with Spikes or McKenzie on running downs could help alleviate the problem, but a better run defender at RDE also couldn't hurt.

robertweathers

Mike Wright is a fine player. Good interior rusher. Good pursuit guy. Good and getting his body in there. I'm glad he is part of the D-line rotation.

However, by his own admission he has problems with double teams and he does tend to wear down. He just isn't a stout D-lineman. Hes just not a Ty Warren type player. Thats not his game.

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mgteich

We're better inside against the run, having added Lewis and Warren.

g-fresh

Good move, taking a flyer on a guy who might be able to play early downs at RDE and help shore up the run defense. Worst case scenario we cut him, I don't see why people are complaining just because he's not a pro bowler.

reflexblue

Wilfork on the end? may need to lose a few lbs though

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