I think some folks.....back in the spring/summer....

[bjf1984]

were unnecessarily concerned about losing the 2 starting DEs form 2014.

Not top rip on Deion and CJ....but they were, by PSU standards, pretty pedestrian DEs.

For the entire season, in 2014, PSU DEs and 27 1/2 TFL, including 12 sacks

Through 4 games in 2015, the PSU DEs have 14 1/2 TFL and 10 1/2 sacks

Real BIG step up so far at DE. Certainly don't expect those rates to continue through the B1G season......but even at a much reduced rate going forward, we could end up with 50-100% increase in disruptive plays out of that position.

 

[mn78psu83]

And how many times has Nassib blown right by his man only to just miss the QB? Many other times he has been in close pursuit and forced a throw. He has been deep in the backfield of the opposition for a lot of plays this year. Sickels played pretty well on Saturday too and Cothran had a sack on a beautiful stunt. Schwan and Brown add pretty good depth. I've seen Brown running loose a few times.

 

[jim cummings]

No doubt there's a major improvement in End play.