51.   As part of the creativity, Russell is moving from defensive tackle to defensive end, a switch he relishes.

52.   As he was throughout the game, McNabb was pressured in the pocket, with Giants defensive tackle Keith Hamilton forcing him to hurry his throw.

53.   As many as five defensive tackles could be drafted in the first round, and there is no doubt Warren will be the first.

54.   Ask Auburn defensive tackle Charles Dorsey.

55.   At guard, the defensive tackle is right there.

56.   At Husky Stadium Saturday afternoon, sophomore defensive tackle Jabari Issa broke through the USC front line and smothered a punt attempt.

57.   At Bucknell University, which he attended on an academic scholarship, he played defensive tackle and was named to the Little All-America team.

58.   At times Tedy Bruschi was lined up as a defensive tackle, and once defensive end Ferric Collons was covering a receiver.

59.   At one point last year, the Jaguars were crippled by injuries, losing three defensive tackles and a top cornerback and linebacker.

60.   Atkins, the starting left tackle the past two years, has struggled in his efforts to block defensive tackle Sam Adams.