Quote:The defensive line in general had a field day in London against an O-line that featured 3 rookies. 

(5th rounder -Joe Haeg, 7th rounder Austin Blythe and 3rd rounder- LeRaven Clark)

 

While the Jags aren't likely to have it quite that easy getting pressure in many games this year, it was nice to see the front four looking the way they are supposed to look.

 

Fowler and Ngakoue were integral pieces and I have some confidence we'll see plenty more from them.  I expect them to struggle against some of the more seasoned tackles at times, but it's pretty plain to see they can be playmakers in this league.

 

Ngakoue's bend is clearly more effective than Fowler's somewhat limited arsenal at the moment, but I expect Fowler will adapt his game in due time.

Fowler also continues to show up in the run defense where he's definitely a factor.  

 

Overall I'm very encouraged by their progress. 

The thing that encourages me about your first point is that in years past, a depleted or inexperienced offensive line was still able to neutralize our pass rush (see the 41-0 debacle in Seattle).  Not only that, but our DEs are, rookies too. (Ngakoue is; Fowler is for all intents and purposes since he didn't play last year)

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