I can't remember anyone saying our Dline was old.
Mostly old D referred to Vrabel(33), Seau(38?), A.Thomas(31),
Bruschi(35) and Harrison(36).
That right there was a lot of starting age. 5 of 11, almost half the defense
over 30.
Now Harrison, Seau are not playing and Bruschi maybe playing a lesser role.
Youth is assuming those positions and defense is getting faster.
I believe Lynch was not brought back because the FO has made the
decision to bring youth to an aging defense.
Also Seymour while not old has seen a lot of miles. Both he and Green will
be 30 next year.
The time for a Youth movement has come. Hats off to the Vets who
brought us 3 Trophies. We will always remember the glory days that
you gave us.
But the old soldiers must now just fade away. Sad but it's life.