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Yes elite, and they are in the team pitcure for all time Ds.
It is much harder to play defense at the level they are in 2018 because of the rule changes that favor the Offense so greatly. Did Mongo or Dent have to worry about where to hit the QB? These days WRs know that they are safe going across the middle because chances are that any big hit will lead to a flag regardless of helmet to helmet or not.
The fact that this D is so stifling with todays rules is impressive and should be part of the conversation.
It is much harder to play defense at the level they are in 2018 because of the rule changes that favor the Offense so greatly. Did Mongo or Dent have to worry about where to hit the QB? These days WRs know that they are safe going across the middle because chances are that any big hit will lead to a flag regardless of helmet to helmet or not.
The fact that this D is so stifling with todays rules is impressive and should be part of the conversation.