Solid pre-training camp piece this morning about the questions facing the Birds’ defense coming into camp. While a couple of the bullets are probably a shade too dramatic (will they really cut a Darren Howard?), I actually think the overall tone is pretty dead-on.

We all love talking about 5’s knee, but scoring points wasn’t a problem last year, and I doubt it’ll be a problem so long as that offensive line stays fit (full disclosure: I think the Birds’ line is the strongest part of the team right now). The defense will be the issue for this team. The front seven is dicey at best right now, and certainly isn’t a group that’s used to playing together. At least four of the seven starters will be different than the team that finished the 2006 season.

Expect more posts/ anxiety on this topic from me.

Link:
10 questions facing defense [Phillyburbs.com]