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View Poll Results: Which position makes the biggest impact on the defensive side of the ball
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DE
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30.59% |
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DT
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LB
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02-01-2006, 11:35 AM
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Hands down, DL.
Pressure on the qb, makes coverage easier for the db's.
Clogging up the middle, keeps bodies off the lb's, making their job much easier.
The closer to the ball, the more important.
DL, LB's, then DB's.
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02-01-2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckinMichigan
I'm taking LB. All of the positions are even to me for all the reasons listed above. Since the LB usually makes the defensive calls I give that position the edge.
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Yeah - I'd have to agree on this, it is typically the LB that sets the defense. Yet, as others have pointed out you need all those pieces working in concert to have a full and effective defense - particularly from the DLinemen.
Difficult choice - but the D- "signal caller" gets the vote.
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An excellent player anywhere in the defensive lineup makes every other player, and every other position, more effective. Having disruptive lineman who can get to the quarterback certainly makes the back 7 better because they don't have to cover receivers as long; this means we give up fewer big plays and can also cover more tightly and take more chances, which leads to turnovers. Similarly, an excellent back 4 makes our D-line more effective by locking down receivers and giving the hogs longer to get to the QB.
That said, my vote goes to the LBs, by a hair. They have to be the most versatile players on the field; they have to be able to blitz and cover tight ends, backs, or even slot receivers. The MLB is also the defensive quarterback and his leadership skills have to go beyond the X's and O's.
All in all, a few weak players, no matter where they are, brings the level of play down for everyone.
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02-01-2006, 12:36 PM
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I went with DE.
Those of you saying 'DL' need to be more specific, 'DL's not a choice. 
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02-01-2006, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HineyBuck
Punter?
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02-01-2006, 12:59 PM
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