Dennis Allen is a fan of what he’s seeing from the New Orleans Saints defensive line. It’s largely the same group with the addition of Chase Young, but the returning players have risen to the occasion.
Carl Granderson is a prime example of this. You’ve seen him truly step into his role as the lead edge rusher on the team.
When looking at the defense line, Allen said Thursday that, “they have the right demeanor and they play the right way. They play a tough, aggressive style of defense, a physical style of defense, and that’s what wins in our league.”
Allen couldn’t over-emphasize the importance of the trenches. He pointed to how the defense starts with the front and their ability to control the line of scrimmage. The defensive line looked good against the Arizona Cardinals and has been taking the proper steps this offseason.
Allen pointed specifically at the pass rush in Thursday’s two-minute drill as a positive. That drill didn’t go the way of the defense, but how the defensive line’s performance was a silver lining.
The defensive line is the biggest question mark on the defense. It was a unit that had the potential to hold the defense back. Their development was crucial, and it’s looking like they’ve turned the corner.
