Sentences with phrase «on defensive line»

Always «big and loud» as a kid, Veissi says he was never the sort who merely blended into the pack on the defensive line — or anywhere else: «I called the plays on behalf of the linebacker because people could hear me better.»

Defensively, especially on the defensive line, it is a much smoother experience when playing.

Mississippi State is much better on the defensive line than USC is on the offensive line.

Who returns: Rashan Gary and Winovich highlight Michigan's returnees on a defensive line deep with talent.

Elsewhere on the defensive line, the defensive tackles had a strong day, as did defensive end Chris Smith, who the team traded for this year.

He'll be joining emerging defensive end C.J. Johnson and Gross on the defensive line, and they'll be backed by a very solid Rebel secondary with four returning starters.

It starts up front on the defensive line where the Wolverines have one of the most talented and deepest groups at that position.

If the Cowboys want to add a player on the defensive line in this draft, they'll likely have to do so in the first round.

On Ogburn, who replaced Boss Tagaloa at right tackle a few weeks into the season so that Tagaloa could focus more on his defensive line duties: «He's smaller (than Boss), but quicker.

I think that's why we've had some success seeing guys who have graded well on the defensive line translating to the next level.»

The Chargers would probably love to see Smith or Edmunds available when they pick, but Payne fills a big need on the defensive line.

As a second priority, the Chiefs desperately need to find some quality snaps at the 0 - and 1 - tech on the defensive line.

You have enough depth on the defensive line that drafting a defensive linemen would be moot.

New blood on defensive line (including five J.C. transfers) can't help but help nation's worst rushing defense

Michael Dwumfour, who is expected to contribute much more next year on the defensive line, showed some of his potential during...

Michael Dwumfour, who is expected to contribute much more next year on the defensive line, showed some of his potential during bowl practice.

«I want to take my five visits, really get a feel for where I want to go to school and play football, and make my decision on signing day,» said Aumavae, joined on the defensive line this fall by returning starters Norgaard, Keller Salmon and Jordan Stinhilver.

The best teams defend as a unit, not as individuals or depend on the defensive line to do all the dirty work, with Wayne Rooney's goal and Di Maria's miss illustrating clear deficiencies in Arsenal's ability to defend.

The Browns harassed Luck all game long, both in the secondary and on the defensive line, sacking him three times, hitting him 13 times, and racking up 12 passes defensed to go with those two picks and fumble return.

The Wolverines are losing all four starters on the defensive line to graduation, so Jeter, a Pennsylvania native, will get a headstart to early playing time by heading to Ann Arbor early.

Still, with Hundley in his third year as starting quarterback, and with well - placed seniors on the defense — Owa Odighizuwa on the defensive line, Eric Kendricks at inside linebacker, Anthony Jefferson at safety — there was supposed to be enough veteran leadership and experience on the roster to make UCLA the favorites in the Pac - 12 South and supposed darkhorse contenders * in the national title race.

He can play ALL 4 positions on the defensive line (RB, LB, CBr, CBl)

So does Clemson's, which could have three future first - round picks on the defensive line alone.

The Tigers entered with major question marks after losing four of five starters on the offensive line and six of their top seven on the defensive line.

A big weakness is depth on the defensive line.

The book is still out on Charlton, but even after Lawrence's emergence, the Cowboys finished 15th in the NFL in sacks and will need to continue to search for more help on the defensive line.

Their strength was clear on the defensive line, and they won the turnover battle.

The Scarlet Knights had play - makers on the defensive line but no size.

New England should be fine on the defensive line after adding Adrian Clayborn and Danny Shelton, but they could use some help at linebacker or any of the defensive back positions.

Plus, the starting set of linebackers, all returning starters, is as good as any in the country, and with a talented defensive backfield, the back seven should cover up any reloading issues on the defensive line.

People that have never played on the defensive line don't understand how hard it can be to transition from playing outside to inside, especially for smaller guys.

I've already talked about his crazy combination of athletic ability and power, and he has almost the perfect height and weight to play anywhere and everywhere on a defensive line.

I don't know anybody who would say 6» 3 is too short to play anywhere on the defensive line in this day and age.

And before injuries started to decimate their numbers, the Giants were pretty damned stacked on the defensive line.

No matter who they have in there on the defensive line, they work collaboratively to make sure the opposing quarterback can never be comfortable.

Michigan could start four seniors on the defensive line this season and keep things fresh with the talents of young stars such as Gary.

Not to mention, he was T - 1st on the defensive line in TFL (3rd if you include sack numbers) despite playing the least amount of snaps of any starter on the defensive line.

Clemons - Valdez has been a three - year contributor on the defensive line, but it looks like scoring touchdowns might be his true calling.

They flat out sucked from 2009 - 2013 and in general on the defensive line and linebackers until Quinn got here.

«On the defensive line, things slow down and you can see things developing in the backfield,» Hatada said.

Jay Tufele, arguably Michigan's top remaining target on the defensive line, shared with this «Poly Pipeline» edit that he'll be in...

The Falcons should have a strong defense with a good returning nucleus on the defensive line and Mixon at free safety.

In that he was a high draft pick on the defensive line that had several issues with his attitude / personality / the law that cost him his job.

The Panthers need help on the defensive line and Richardson is the best defensive tackle on the board at this point.

Jim Harbaugh said at his weekly presser that the Wolverines are still working at finding depth on the defensive line.

It feels like everyone on the defensive line could break out this season, but with so much talent, Coach Chaos has no reason not to want to rotate heavily.

Donovan Jeter, an early enrollee on the defensive line for the Wolverines, knows every day counts in getting better:

The Thundering Herd lost two starters on the defensive line.

Not exact matches

I have overcome the world,» he was not referring to tribulations brought on by the Alabama defensive line, as Tebow's face subtly implies.

I believe Koeman might have gotten this team over the line, he would of added some defensive stability and a bit of fight, plus he would have gotten a striker in on day one.