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Draft discussion: Reaching for interior defensive linemen

Published: Apr 10, 2009 at 08:28 AM

As part of a 10-day series previewing the 2009 NFL Draft, NFL.com takes a look at key strategic decisions facing NFL teams. NFL.com's Gil Brandt and Steve Wyche take a look at the likely first-round talent at defensive tackle and nose tackle. With what appears to be a slim group of interior defensive linemen in this draft class and a number of teams needing help at those positions, do you expect to see teams reach for players? Read their take and then enter the discussion below.

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