State of the DTs: If Healthy, All-Pro Jenkins Keys Jets’ Bully Defense
Published on: 26th June, 2009
[This article is one of eight in B/R contributor Jack Harver's "State of the DTs" series, introduced here.] Kris Jenkins has conquered the kind of medical and personal problems that claim careers.Coming into the NFL in 2001, he weighed 315 pounds at the NFL Combine. Back then, the questions were just ...State of the DTs: After Getting Paid, How Will Haynesworth Fit in DC?
Published on: 26th June, 2009
[This article is one of eight in B/R contributor Jack Harver's "State of the DTs" series, introduced here.] In sports, big paychecks come with big expectations. (The same should—but can't—be said about all industries.)Coming into a front-loaded seven year, $100 million deal to join the Washington Redskins, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is ...State of The DTs: Dockett’s Strong Playoff Could Mean Stardom in 2009
Published on: 26th June, 2009
[This article is one of eight in B/R contributor Jack Harver's "State of the DTs" series, introduced here.] Coming into last season's playoffs, Darnell Dockett—like the Cardinals as a team—had been inconsistent in the regular season, managing just four sacks and only one in Arizona's last eight games.Then, like the Cardinals, ...State of the DTs: Is Dallas’ Ratliff Too Workman-Like Second Pro Bowl Selection?
Published on: 26th June, 2009
[This article is one of eight in B/R contributor Jack Harver's "State of the DTs" series, introduced here.] At 6'4" and 295 pounds, Dallas' nose tackle Jay Ratliff is too svelte to fit the stereotypical mold for his position in the Cowboys' 3-4 defense.Current Dolphins' nose tackle Jason Ferguson, whose torn ...State of the DTs: Cracks in Vikings’ Williams Wall, or Just Minor Issues?
Published on: 26th June, 2009
[This article is one of eight in B/R contributor Jack Harver's "State of the DTs" series, introduced here.] Albert Haynesworth's biggest competition for NFC Pro Bowl honors will come from Minnesota defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams.During their past three seasons manning the middle of the Vikings' defensive line, the Williams ...State of the DTs: Haynesworth’s Move Affects NFC, AFC Pro Bowl Hopefuls
Published on: 26th June, 2009
[This article introduces B/R contributor Jack Harver's "State of the DTs" series. Follow the links for more.] Becoming a Pro Bowl defensive tackle is a bit like getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame: most of the grunt work comes beforehand, and it's pretty much set in stone once done.Over ...Featured Sponsors
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