We have some talent and some players who are committed to working hard and getting better. The improved knowledge of the system alone should put the Indians ahead of where they were at this point last year. The best thing out of the spring was our knowledge. Because our players have a better knowledge of what we're doing, we were able to expand on things and not spend so much time teaching the base defense. Malveaux made the move from tackle to nose in the spring and could become a dominating player inside.
Butcher is tremendously strong and hardnosed.
He has outstanding speed and runs to the football as well as any of the down linemen. I'd like for us to play a lot of folks up front. Jonathan Foster, who had 24 sacks during his ULM career, will be sorely missed at defensive end. His departure leaves the Indians searching for someone else who can pressure the quarterback. Conde's performance in the spring allowed coaches to move Phenix back inside.