Which was better, our D-line or our DBs?

[carlfense]

I dont think there is any doubt that the D-line is what made our secondary so good. In football everything starts up front. With a great D-line it makes everyone elses job easier. Without a good push the secondary is left out to dry because eventually someone will get open. Also with the Dline we had, we didnt have to blitz which allowed everyone else to remain in position. Suh often took on 2 lineman and in some cases 3, which made it like playing 11 on 8/9. Our DB's were good but they looked great because of Suh and Co.

I'd agree with you to some extent. The ability to drop 7 men into coverage on most snaps was huge for the secondary. However, don't sell our corners and safeties short. It's difficult to see on TV due to the constraints of the video coverage . . . but our corners jammed and challenged receivers better than I've seen in years. Watch the Holiday Bowl several times . . . it's like Amukamara and Dennard were tied to those receivers.