Not even sure #54 has another good full year left in him and guys seem to be running through #55's hits as well. Nick Roach is just another guy.

Just feel the best players on this defense 90,33,54,55 are all on the downside and as we wait for the offense to get better, the window is closing and closing.

So, do they have another year.

Yes, I am counting the GB game as a for sure loss and then at best a 9-7 record this year. AT BEST!

Go Bulls

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No, the defense is old. Time to reload. They need a young cornerstone. Maybe another DE

Despite Moose singing his praises, I did think Urlacher looked slow in getting to Tebow. He did always get there but it was further upfield than I would have expected.

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Lots of defensive talent in the draft...




Andrew Luck *AGE: 22DOB: 9/12/89HT: 6-4WT: 235POS: QBComp 261Att 373Pct 70.0Yds 3,170TD 35Int 9Another solid week, this time against Notre Dame. Luck unable to show off all he can do given the talent around him, but he is the total package. Arm strength, size, smarts, demeanor. Still a safe bet to be No. 1 overall.

LAST WEEK: 1 | PLAYER CARD


2Matt Kalil *AGE: 22DOB: 7/6/89HT: 6-7WT: 295POS: OTGP 12GS 12Kalil just remains steady, and the offense has really come on. He'll remind you of former No. 1 overall pick Jake Long, an athletic left tackle who has the full set of skills as a pass-blocker and as a strong, capable run-blocker.

LAST WEEK: 2 | PLAYER CARD



3Trent Richardson *AGE: 20DOB: 7/10/91HT: 5-11WT: 224POS: RBCar 263Yds 1,583Avg. 6.0TD 20I maintain that Richardson's splitting carries in his first two seasons will benefit him. Powerful, fast, with improved vision, he runs with good pad level and breaks tackles with ease. Had dominating game at Auburn.

LAST WEEK: 3 | PLAYER CARD


4Justin Blackmon *AGE: 21DOB: 1/9/90HT: 6-1WT: 208POS: WRRec 103Yds 1,241Avg 12.0TD 15He should surpass last year's 111 catches, which is remarkable. A better prospect than recent OSU star Dez Bryant. Versatile and explosive and really works to get open. Great ball skills; breaks tackles. Exceptional work ethic.

LAST WEEK: 4 | PLAYER CARD


5Morris Claiborne *AGE: 21DOB: 2/7/90HT: 6-1WT: 185POS: CBTkl 43Sack 0Int 5Quietly dominant among bigger names. Big rise so far in 2011; now the top corner here. Exceptional pure cover corner with impeccable instincts at the position. Has solid ball skills for the position. Not a burner; plenty quick.

LAST WEEK: 5 | PLAYER CARD





6Landry Jones *AGE: 22DOB: 4/22/89HT: 6-4WT: 229POS: QBComp 312Att 487Pct 64.1Yds 4,052TD 28Int 12Huge week coming up. I still like the way he's battled so far in 2011, but he has some interceptions and has made some odd decisions. Accuracy is still very good. Good size, strong arm but needs to improve footwork.

LAST WEEK: 6 | PLAYER CARD
7Matt Barkley *AGE: 21DOB: 9/8/90HT: 6-2WT: 220POS: QBComp 308Att 446Pct 69.1Yds 3,528TD 39Int 7Has closed remarkably well -- big decisions await. Accurate and showing growth year-to-year. To me, he's throwing a better ball and is really well on the move. Good, not great, arm. Pro-style skills are helpful.

LAST WEEK: 7 | PLAYER CARD
8Jonathan Martin *AGE: 22DOB: 7/6/89HT: 6-6WT: 304POS: OTGP 12GS 12Trusted in the passing game as the blindside protection for Luck, Martin does a great job in the run game, given his athleticism, and Stanford has benefited. He gets to the second level and moves so well.

LAST WEEK: 8 | PLAYER CARD
9Quinton CoplesAGE: 21DOB: 6/22/90HT: 6-6WT: 285POS: DETkl 51Sack 7.5Int 0Production isn't amazing, but skill set is hard to look past. The size and talent are there, but he'll need to add to his arsenal with increased blocking attention. Great size and length to hold the edge as a 4-3 defensive end.

LAST WEEK: 9 | PLAYER CARD
10Riley Reiff *AGE: 22DOB: 12/1/88HT: 6-6WT: 300POS: OTGP 12GS 12Film is piling up. Reiff may have the best tape of any left tackle this year because he's so complete. Durable, he has played from day one at Iowa. Gets under the pads of defenders very effectively but also can move well.

LAST WEEK: 10 | PLAYER CARD
11Luke Kuechly *AGE: 20DOB: 4/20/91HT: 6-3WT: 237POS: LBTkl 191Sack 0.0Int 3I'm simply enamored with his instincts and have fewer doubts that he'll succeed. Dependable, a tackling machine, he makes great reads, sees the play develop and sheds blockers well. Cementing his status.
Sweet Sassy Mollassy!!!

LAST WEEK: 11 | PLAYER CARD
12Alshon Jeffery *AGE: 21DOB: 2/14/90HT: 6-4WT: 233POS: WRRec 45Yds 614Avg 13.6TD 7His production has taken a hit with the QB situation, but highlights are still there. Imposing presence, a matchup nightmare. Phenomenal hands, decent burst, elite size. Speed is a bit of a question.

LAST WEEK: 12 | PLAYER CARD
13Manti Te'o *AGE: 20DOB: 1/26/91HT: 6-2WT: 255POS: LBTkl 106Sack 4.5Int 0Te'o has been steady this season. Not bad, not exceptional. He's making a ton of tackles in the middle of the field but has above-average range, some pass-rush skills. Rugged player with ideal size. Could be more consistent as a tackler.
GOING BACK TO SCHOOL/\

LAST WEEK: 13 | PLAYER CARD
14Brandon ThompsonAGE: 22DOB: 10/19/89HT: 6-2WT: 310POS: DTTkl 43Sack 2.5Int 0Scheme-versatile, Thompson might not get the sacks but manages to be a really disruptive force along the interior. Balances plugging running lanes with decent skills as a penetrator. Consistent season.

LAST WEEK: 14 | PLAYER CARD
15Vontaze Burfict *AGE: 21DOB: 9/24/90HT: 6-3WT: 250POS: LBTkl 68Sack 5.0Int 1Has little left to prove; he's started from day one. Great instincts, makes plays sideline to sideline and is far more disciplined than he gets credit for. Maybe too much tape at this point.
LAST WEEK: 15 | PLAYER CARD
16Devon StillAGE: 22DOB: 7/11/89HT: 6-5WT: 310POS: DTTkl 49Sack 4.5Int 0A great penetrator (FIT RIGHT IN WITH 54 AND 55!), he has overcome health issues and has been extremely disruptive, breaking through double-teams to pile up TFLs. Maybe the MVP for that team this season. Could play a couple of spots at next level.

LAST WEEK: 18 | PLAYER CARD
17Cordy GlennAGE: 22DOB: 9/18/89HT: 6-5WT: 348POS: T/GGP 12GS 12Really experienced player whose best strength is versatility. Has spent time at tackle but can dominate at guard, and I'd expect whoever drafts him to ultimately have him blocking inside.

LAST WEEK: 16 | PLAYER CARD
18Ronnell Lewis *AGE: 22DOB: 1/1/89HT: 6-2WT: 244POS: LBTkl 59Sack 5.5Int 1For me, Lewis is a little like Aldon Smith from last year, a guy who will benefit from a change of scheme. A defensive end at Oklahoma, he'll take his elite athleticism to outside linebacker at the next level. Speed fits the 3-4.
LAST WEEK: 17 | PLAYER CARD

19Courtney UpshawAGE: 21DOB: 12/13/89HT: 6-2WT: 265POS: LBTkl 45Sack 7.5Int 1A riser so far this year, he is showing improved pass-rush skills and should convert to 3-4 OLB at the next level. Great leverage player who uses hands well and battles against the run. Fits the LaMarr Woodley comparison.

LAST WEEK: 19 | PLAYER CARD
20Zach BrownAGE: 22DOB: 10/23/89HT: 6-2WT: 230POS: LBTkl 91Sack 5.5Int 2An absolute flier, Brown isn't big, but he can get after the quarterback and back up and cover like a safety. Has a versatile skill set and can go outside in a 3-4 or be a good weakside in a 4-3.

LAST WEEK: 20 | PLAYER CARD
21Robert Griffin III *AGE: 21DOB: 2/12/90HT: 6-1WT: 220POS: QBComp 252Att 347Pct 72.6Yds 3,678TD 34Int 5Has elite athleticism and has altered and improved his delivery, resulting in better accuracy on downfield throws. Smart kid who will shine during interviews. No ill effects from 2009 knee injury. Remarkable numbers.

LAST WEEK: 24 | PLAYER CARD
22Alfonzo DennardAGE: 22DOB: 9/9/89HT: 5-10WT: 205POS: CBTkl 23Sack 0.0Int 0Plays taller than his 5-foot-10 frame with incredible leaping ability. Handles bigger receivers far better than the height implies. Has strong frame and great ball skills and is a big-time competitor.

LAST WEEK: 21 | PLAYER CARD
23Jerel Worthy *AGE: 21DOB: 4/28/90HT: 6-3WT: 310POS: DTTkl 23Sack 3.5Int 0Has played better after an inconsistent start but still can have up-and-down stretches. Disruptive DT in a class that's a little shallower, and that could benefit him. Has good size and is tough to move -- just needs consistency.

LAST WEEK: 22 | PLAYER CARD
24Janoris JenkinsAGE: 22DOB: 10/29/88HT: 5-10WT: 177POS: CBTkl 53Sack 0Int 2Quick as a cat with fluid hips and very good instincts for the position. He's a man among boys now at the Division II level, but must be exceptional there and answer questions. Has been dynamic as a punt returner this season.

LAST WEEK: 23 | PLAYER CARD
25Michael Floyd *AGE: 21DOB: 11/27/89HT: 6-3WT: 224POS: WRRec 95Yds 1,106Avg 11.6TD 8Multidimensional receiver is able to beat you short or deep using a big frame to beat smaller cornerbacks. Played at 227 pounds in 2010 but dropped a little weight this season and does appear a little quicker.

LAST WEEK: 25 | PLAYER CARD


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