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Old 01-23-2006, 01:40 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Laz
there are quite few smallish DE's in the NFL now.

OT's are getting so big that defenses use small guys to out quick them.
Yep. There's alot of room for a 255-265 lb. DE to be successful. But leverage is absolutely important. One of the reasons Freeney does so well is because he's SHORT, allowing him to get underneath a tackle and use his lower body strength.

The concern I have about Kiwi after watching him more this season is whether or not he's gonna have that leverage. He's about 260, just like Tamba Hali, but he's FIVE inches taller.

Dumervil is only about 245, which really puts him at the bottom end of that range.
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