re: The emergence of Beckwith and Adams has changed this defense.

Agreed. Can't help but feeling that the presence of Valentine would have meant something as well. Heck, even if he's only as good as DG that would be pretty good. From what I've heard he's already the most disruptive DT on the team. Adams has star power; no doubt about it. Nice to see a five star guy actually live up to the billing. LF has to a lesser extent but the Illinois MLB has been disappointing thus far.