| On the strong side, the defensive lineman must control his gap and not let the Nebraska blocker get to his body. |
| A defensive lineman sees about that much action in one series of four downs. |
| But knowing Belichick's defensive bent, he could just as easily choose a lineman, linebacker, cornerback, or safety. |
| For example, the defensive lineman who must make his way past a blocker to make a tackle might benefit from having some level of anger. |
| He doesn't shy away from matchups against star players and is the team's nastiest lineman. |
| He plays the run well for an undersized lineman and is best at backside pursuit rather than trying to stop plays head-on. |
