How do you and Beason stack up among the NFLs best linebacker combinations?
Beason, he’s done his job. He’s done everything he possibly can for this franchise. He’s done everything he’s needed to do. Now it’s up to Thomas Davis to make that happen. I feel like I’m in a position right now where I can make that happen. It’s up to me to do my part so we can become the best tandem in the league. Q: What are you thoughts on the defense going into the ’10 season? A: I love this defense. We have a lot of guys that are coming into position right now, filling in spots. They’ve been waiting for their opportunity, and now they’re getting it. So we’re looking forward to what they look like and when we get in there and compete with other teams. Q: Without Peppers, how’s the team effort coming along to replace him on the pass rush? A: I think we’re jelling very well. You have a lot of young guys who are eager to win and eager to play. So it’s going to be exciting to see us line up and see us compete, and I think we have a lot of competitive guys on this team. Q: When everyo