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Regardless, I think the main theory for increased speed on defense rests with the pounds Miezan, Mangum-Farrar, and Damuni are no longer carrying.

Sounds very reasonable. I guess the presently unknowable factor is what that weight drop did to their strength and endurance. Certainly if it wasn't "good" weight it could help both, so we can't just assume they are "weaker". If they aren't, it could be a big plus.

Of course, the counter-example could be Austin Jones who lost weight before last season to make himself quicker. That didn't work out so well.

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Regardless, I think the main theory for increased speed on defense rests with the pounds Miezan, Mangum-Farrar, and Damuni are no longer carrying.

Sounds very reasonable. I guess the presently unknowable factor is what that weight drop did to their strength and endurance. Certainly if it wasn't "good" weight it could help both, so we can't just assume they are "weaker". If they aren't, it could be a big plus.

Of course, the counter-example could be Austin Jones who lost weight before last season to make himself quicker. That didn't work out so well.