By Steve Muench
Scouts, Inc.

Friday, September 10, 2004

While no single player may be as important to a defense as a shutdown corner such as Denver's Champ Bailey, no defensive position is more important than the line. Why? Strong play up front goes a long way toward hiding weaknesses in the back seven. It also gives defensive coordinators a lot more freedom in their play-calling. Coordinators who have a defensive line that can stop the run don't have to walk their safeties up to the line of scrimmage nearly as often, making the defense less vulner ...

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