Behold! It’s a tackle-happy, forwardpass slapping hierarchy of helmet paint-trading playmakers for your pre-game perusal.
Darwinistic tendencies are now in full effect inside the IDP biosphere, as we witnessed two substainal week 1 season-ending injuries in the form of Jon Beason and Eric Berry. The defensive point production food chain is evolving. So, here’s some lineup food for thought to horsecollar the nutrition pyramid and bloat the box-score. Grab a fork and hope for league-wide improved tackling!
–Notable Risers —
LB: Thomas Davis (CAR) D’Q-Jax (CLE), and Sean Lee (DAL)
DB: Kam Chancellor (SEA), Morgan Burnett (GB), and Devin McCourty (NE)
DL: Jason Pierre Paul (NYG), J.J. Watt (HOU), and Greg Hardy (CAR)
–Unlisted Talent to Enlist–
LB: Angerer (IND), Donald Butler (SD), and Geno Hayes (TB)
DB: Lardarius Webb (BAL), Reed Doughty (WAS), and Sam Shields (GB)
DL: McDonald (SF), Matt Shaughnessy (OAK), and Ahtyba Rubin (CLE)