Which new defender will have the most impact in '04?

Barrow will make a better leader than Trotter. That will help a lot having a middle linebacker that steps in and takes charge.

yeah and the guy has a very dedicated work habit and is always in tremendous shape. i think he's gonna be the catalyst who makes the whole defense run smoothly.

It was a good move to get him. Mitchell istn a bad player but having barrow changes it from a solid lb core that wont give up many big plays, to a group of skilled lbs that will make big plays happen. We stuff the run then they have to throw, then throw and we pick it then they have to run but have already given up on it. Mabye we'll actually have a positive turnover ratio and not give up so many points anymore. Our offense will help with that because im going to assume we wont leave our d in so many bad situations anymore.

I voted taylor but cosidering what we got out of the MLB position last year Barrow could be the guy who really stand's out as a difference maker, I also love the washington signing, I just hope our line can keep the O-line off of them to really let them play all out.

Ok, so who voted for "Other" and who is "Other"? Harris, Brown, Campbell, Salava'e?

I really like Washington and it was a tough call but I voted Taylor. The reason is I think, like it was said above, that he changes the entire way our defense plays. We can now blitz more and play more agressively. Also, I think as fans we will notice more of a difference in having a great safety because even though they didn't live up to their hype, we did have some above average linebackers the last couple seasons. Now that the Redskins have gotten some good skill position players on D, next year or maybe on June 1 if we're lucky, we need to get some D-line.

I have to agree Washington and Taylor are the most likely to have the highest impact on our D. But it would be best if DT Griffen and DE Daniels had the best year because it is our weakest position.

Although I believe that Washington is a talented player on the brink of a big year, I would still have to say that Taylor will make the strongest impact of any of the skin's new players. This is because a quick hardhitting safety can change the way the game is played. Wide receivers will start hearing footsteps and that can make them miss some catches that they would normally make. Furthermore, the opposing team's quarterback has to worry about this dart in secondary coming by and snatching the ball so he has to give an extra look or so before getting the ball off.
I think the biggest impact of Washington coming here is the fact that he will be playing strong-side linebacker, therefore moving Lavar back to his natural position of weak-side linebacker. This should be huge, but Washington is not going to be making the sacks for Lavar (even though I envision him getting quite a few of his own) so I cannot vote him at the top of my list for imcoming impact players.

*Lavar switching to weakside linebacker will benefit us in the following ways:
1) More sacks!!! (this is because he won't get blocked immediately as he does at the strongside position by tight ends. Rather, he will be going up against half backs and full backs and get more speed going, which will increase force, and allow him to run these blockers over)
2) More sacks!!! SORRY, BUT I CAN'T EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!!

Well I hope Griffin does, cause it is almost a given that the rest will perform well. Plus if he does with the other d-line it will make the d-backs that much easier.

Barrow will make a better leader than Trotter. That will help a lot having a middle linebacker that steps in and takes charge.


The exact reason why I voted for him......

Ok, so who voted for "Other" and who is "Other"? Harris, Brown, Campbell, Salava'e?

How quickly did you forget, Ade Jimoh!

Or did you think Ade is as good as gone come final cuts?