Linval the Destroyer

[StickyBun]

Wrecking machine against the run the first 3 games. So valuable on this defense. He walks every guard back he goes up against. 

He's the highest ranked interior run defender in the NFL by PFF.com after 3 games. 

[Guest]

he crushed the RB on one play to the sideline.  Love watching him.  Our defense has superstars up the middle and that is a big reason why it is so good.

[Guest]

@greediron said:
he crushed the RB on one play to the sideline.  Love watching him.  Our defense has superstars up the middle and that is a big reason why it is so good.

He's unbelievable. His strength is off the charts. Long, yet low center of gravity. Those long arms help him so much.

[Guest]

Shamar Stephen looked decent as well. What a wealth of D players this team has. If the O can stay on the field like yesterday the D will be good for 4 total qtrs. They burned out and likely gave up at times last yr.

[Guest]

Love Linval, he totally dominates whoever is trying to block him.  One of the best, if not the best interior defensive lineman in the league.

[Guest]

It's amazing how good he is. He is so solid in the middle. It's fun watching people try to block him legitimately. He gets held a lot but he can still power through. He is incredibly agile as well.

[Guest]

He is like Phat Pat in shape. 

[Guest]

Imagine if he had a productive 3T next to him...

[Guest]

@StickyBun said:
Wrecking machine against the run the first 3 games. So valuable on this defense. He walks every guard back he goes up against. 

He's the highest ranked interior run defender in the NFL by PFF.com after 3 games. 

There's a reason Linval paid...Big-time.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
Imagine if he had a productive 3T next to him...

Oh how that was my hope for Datone Jones...Still hoping the Hawkeye can fill that role this year. Too bad about Floyd - the full potential of this D wont be realized without him in there. 

Patterson, Floyd, Treadwell.

Ouch!