Joe Salave'a

we have to remember B. Noble who by all reports and interviews is quite ahead of his expected recovery and should be ready for training camp. I'm pretty sure he was originally brought in as a run specialist DT and I know I'm interested in seeing how he can preform after that devasting knee injury last year. I was at that game and it was pretty nasty to watch so I wish him the best of luck this offseason not only for his own sake but I honestly think he can be a strong player on our d-line if he gets back to his previous strength and mobility.

With an injury as severe as the one Noble had, we shouldn't expect him to be back at full force until late in the season, or perhaps even next season. At the time of the injury, I remember Noble speculating that his career might be over. They'll probably bring him along slowly.

Noble is an unknown at this point. Even though he's ahead of schedule I agree we can't count on him for much. Anything he gives us will be a bonus.