Colorado football - Grading each unit of the Buffs' Defense - DB's hold the key

  Last season, I graded out the depth chart on a "glass half full/glass half empty" scale (if you want to check out how I did, go to http://www.cuatthegame.com, click on the 2007/Preseason link under "Archived Seasons"). In 2007, the Buffs were coming off of a 2-10 campaign, and there were gaping holes on both sides of the line of scrimmage. In 2008, such a scale is not appropriate. There is talent and depth at virtually every position. For Colorado, the glass is definitely "half full". As a result, for each position, we will look at the players the Buffs will suit up at each position, look at the strengths and weaknesses of those players, and give each unit a letter grade. Defensive Line Roster Defensive tackles: George Hypolite (Sr.); Brandon Nicholas (Sr.); Taj Kaynor (Jr); Eugene Goree (Fr.-RS); Eric Lawson (So.); Tyler Sale (Jr.); Will Pericak (Fr.) Defensive ends: Maurice Lucas (Sr.); Marquez Herrod (So.); Jason Brace (Jr.); Conrad Obi (Fr.-RS); Lagrone Shields (Fr.-RS); ... (link)