03-05-2023, 12:46 AM
(03-05-2023, 12:27 AM)OSUfan Wrote: I would not say it is something that is obvious. I think we have a very good D-line and if I am not mistaken we were very respectable in pressure on the opposing QB this season. Ossai is back healthy and showed toward the end of the season that he has got his legs back under him. Then we have Hendrickson and Hubbard and I believe Gunter could be a factor with a season to mature.
Inside we all know Reader is a block eater who can still push the line with two men on him. BJ Hill has played very well and Zach Carter is on the rise and has showed that he has got some skills.
The cupboard is not bare by any means. Should we look or guys to add to the mix? Certainly, but we are not in bad shape at all.
True, if anything it is an underrated need for a breakout player on the DL besides Hendrickson who had a bit of a down year sacks wise.
It isn't a weakness but could be upgraded if players like Carter or Sample/Gunter don't show up big time. I think Ossai does as an Edge.
Collapsing the middle of the OL quickly could take this D from really good to elite though.
