1. Beyond losing Marcellus Wiley, a sack machine, the Bills also lost their best run stopper in nose tackle Ted Washington. 2. Both teams need a massive run stopper in the middle of the defensive line. 3. Carver is tied for the team lead with three sacks and is considered a premier run stopper. 4. Defensively, the Patriots will be without end Ferric Collons, one of their top run stoppers, who has an ankle injury. 5. Dillard is a solid and consistent player who is an excellent run stopper and good team player. 6. He always has been considered a good run stopper. 7. His teammates say he has always been a rugged run stopper, but this season he unleashed a meaner pass rush. 8. King is a run stopper not a pass rusher, but Bratzke and Bennett may handle the latter chore. 9. They would have a player who not only can rush the passer but is a solid run stopper. 10. Two possible first-round selections for the team are Notre Dame defensive tackle Anthony Weaver, a good inside run stopper, or cornerback Lito Sheppard from Florida. |