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Scouts Inc.: Best DTs

 

Who are the best "space-eaters" in the NFL? Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson names his top five.

1. Haloti Ngata, Ravens: He is like no other player I have seen. People with his amazing size just shouldn't move like him. He's incredibly powerful. It doesn't matter the scheme, Ngata can excel at any position on the defensive line -- and can also play from a two-point stance or as a goal-line fullback. He is very special ... and getting better.

2. Kevin Williams, Vikings: Not as dynamic as he once was getting after quarterbacks, Williams remains a very difficult player to move in the run game. He makes all of those around him better and has been atop this list now for some time. Consistent, durable and reliable, Williams should be a future Hall of Famer -- even though he has never gotten the credit he deserves.

3. Jason Jones, Titans: Jones might be the best pass-rushing interior lineman in the league. The Titans are great at rotating in a lot of defensive linemen, but Jones has emerged as the clear-cut best of the bunch.

4. Kyle Williams, Bills: A terror versus the run, Kyle Williams is also a very good player against the pass. He's having an amazing season on a terrible football team. Get to know this player.

5. Vince Wilfork, Patriots: Wilfork is a one-trick pony as a run-stuffer. But he is simply magnificent at it. Bill Belichick has moved Wilfork around more this season, playing him some at defensive end to entice the opponent to run in Wilfork's direction ... but that is never a good idea.

 

Also: Shaun Rogers, Browns; Jonathan Babineaux, Falcons.

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I'm glad Kyle's getting more national recognition. He's a beast

 

 

Yet we r giving up 163 yards per game, worst ain the league!

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Yet we r giving up 163 yards per game, worst ain the league!

 

Not allowed to be negative around here. ;)

 

Williams has become the best player in their front 7, but would be even better as a 43 1 tech or perhaps 3 tech. Still one of the few things the Levy/Jauron group got right.

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Not allowed to be negative around here. ;)

 

Williams has become the best player in their front 7, but would be even better as a 43 1 tech or perhaps 3 tech. Still one of the few things the Levy/Jauron group got right.

 

Just a slow day for me :-)

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When KW started pulling double teams from Schobel in 2008 I knew this guy was getting good, and I have been a big fan of his since day 1.

 

Now, if only we drafted Ngata! Add in Orakpo - thats one dirty DL!

 

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I'm glad Kyle's getting more national recognition. He's a beast

 

 

Yep and before the season started I was guilty of believing he would not be able to play NT in a 3-4. Not only was I wrong I was very wrong. The guy is a very bright spot on the team.

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I love KW, but every time I see Ngata's name it drives me crazy.

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I love KW, but every time I see Ngata's name it drives me crazy.

 

 

Sorry state of affairs. KW is a 4-3 DT while Nagata is a classic 3-4 nose tackle. Sadly DJ felt nagata was not a good fit for his cover-2

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Sorry state of affairs. KW is a 4-3 DT while Nagata is a classic 3-4 nose tackle. Sadly DJ felt nagata was not a good fit for his cover-2

Then you change the scheme. Take the best players and make adjustments to get them in position to play well. Maybe with Ngata in there the defense wouldn't have been a sieve against the run. Alas, hindsight...

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Sorry state of affairs. KW is a 4-3 DT while Nagata is a classic 3-4 nose tackle. Sadly DJ felt nagata was not a good fit for his cover-2

eh Ngata is talented enough to play any position on the line in any defensive scheme. as a matter of fact, he currently does play every position on the line at times.

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Sorry state of affairs. KW is a 4-3 DT while Nagata is a classic 3-4 nose tackle. Sadly DJ felt nagata was not a good fit for his cover-2

And yet, Ngata is a Pro Bowl DE in the 3-4. (Kelly Gregg being the starting NT.)

 

The story that has emerged from the Levy war room was that it was all about consensus. Donte Whitner was chosen because he was the player that everyone in the room had the least strong opinions on.

 

eh Ngata is talented enough to play any position on the line in any defensive scheme. as a matter of fact, he currently does play every position on the line at times.

You beat me to it... B-)

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Not much of that 163 comes up the middle...

It comes from all over including the middle. Why are we so bad against the run?

Maybe go back to the 4-3 and pair him with a true two gap DT.

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