DT Matt Toeaina Struggles In Victory, Maybe It’s Time For Tommie Harris To Start

November 17, 2010   ·   Jake Perper   ·   Jump to comments

DT Tommie Harris was benched in favor of DT Matt Toeaina in the beginning of the season and Toeaina has quietly filled the gaps since then. But last Sunday against the Vikings it was obvious Toeaina was struggling.
After making 13 tackles in the four games leading up to the game against the Bills, Toeaina has made only one tackle in each of his last two games.
Two of the longest runs against the Bears by the Vikings running backs came on hand offs right up the middle. Toeaina played in four games in the last three seasons, making a total of six tackles.
If Toeaina is failing to plug the holes and even get pressure on the quarterback, I think it’s time to give more playing time to Tommie Harris.
At least you know Harris has the ability to disrupt the passer and the runner in the backfield. Harris recovered a key fumble last Sunday that was forced by Henry Melton.
Toeaina is not a long term answer at the defensive tackle positi...

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