I'd say the DT's vulnerability of being insufficient run pluggers has taken a big toll upon our LBs. LVE's eventual injury is a perfect example of that problem. Continuously being forced to make up for the lack of run stoppage by our DTs guarantees a destructive toll on any LB around. It's certainly not doing Jalon Smith and Sean Lee any favors, either. This defense needs to put a priority on DT in the next draft. It's also high time for Marinelli to retire, otherwise, the DT issues can be expected to continue with yet another lightweight interior DL and the linebacker injuries to follow. It's persisted far too long, already.
