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Kawika seemed to start "getting it" the last 5 or 6 games of last season. That's why I think he might surprise a few people this year. It's been awful to watch him find a blocker so he can get thrown out of a play, but hopefully that will happen less and less from now on. Also, he's never had any help in front of him. I don't think anybody would do a great job given how weak the middle of our D-line has been the last few years. It still depends in large part on how well Siavii plays this year (I've given up on Sims ever becoming an "impact" player). If the DTs can stuff the middle a bit better, Mitchell will improve by default. If not, he can still play better than he did last season. If he continues to improve from the end of last season, we'll be OK. JMO.
I still hope we can find a way to get Fuj on the field though. He's a quality player, IMO. His ankle injury ruined last season for him. His play dropped right off once that happened. If he gets back to full speed, he'll be tough to hold down.
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