[discostu]

Except DTs are not only expected to hold their own and allow linebackers to make the tackle. DTs are expected to penetrate PAST the offensive line and interupt the play in the backfield. Which Simon did NOT do last week because he played poorly.

You're the one that came back, and demonstrated AGAIN that you know nothing about football and are only interested in insults. Sad sad sad. Too bad I already picked the Eagles to win tomorrow, rest assured that thanks to your behavior I will be rooting against them.

[Libertarian4Bush]

Except DTs are not only expected to hold their own and allow linebackers to make the tackle. DTs are expected to penetrate PAST the offensive line and interupt the play in the backfield.

There are plenty of successful DTs who spend very little time on the offensive side of the LoS. A good example is Tony Siragusa. In about 75% of situations, the offense dictates the tempo of the play, genius, and that percentage is higher when playing from ahead.

Often times, getting upfield puts you at a disadvantage, and is even the worst thing a DL can do on, say, a trap play. If everyone thinks they're a pro-bowler, nobody holds their gaps and you get carved up - see the post-superbowl St. Louis defense for a good example of that.

Siragusa spent about 30 seconds total in offensive backfields the year that team won the superbowl - so I guess you wouldn't want him on your team. You're a resgular Bill Walsh!