[d4cohn]

Wow. It's interesting to see those numbers. I also feel better about the defensive line than most do. I like Swann and Michael Williams, as well as DWP, and I can't wait to see a full season from Thomas Booker.

I've been less worried about DL than I am about ILB and SS/FS, but more concerned about NT than DE. The middle of the defense looks like a potential sieve at every level. Hard to imagine that teams could succeed by using Stanford's game plan against it, but that could be a harsh reality this year.

I disagree on NT. He may not be a superstar this year, but I think DWP has Vita Vea level potential at some point in his Stanford career. He showed flashes of being incredibly disruptive last year. With another year of additional work, I expect him to step up yet another level.

I think the DL is poised for a dominant season. The other positions you raised (ILB and SS/FS) may have more question marks.

[d4cohn]

Wow. It's interesting to see those numbers. I also feel better about the defensive line than most do. I like Swann and Michael Williams, as well as DWP, and I can't wait to see a full season from Thomas Booker.

I've been less worried about DL than I am about ILB and SS/FS, but more concerned about NT than DE. The middle of the defense looks like a potential sieve at every level. Hard to imagine that teams could succeed by using Stanford's game plan against it, but that could be a harsh reality this year.

I disagree on NT. He may not be a superstar this year, but I think DWP has Vita Vea level potential at some point in his Stanford career. He showed flashes of being incredibly disruptive last year. With another year of additional work, I expect him to step up yet another level.

I think the DL is poised for a dominant season. The other positions you raised (ILB and SS/FS) may have more question marks.