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PERSONNEL ANALYSIS: First-round draft pick Sedrick Ellis will likely move into the starting lineup at defensive tackle, and fifth-round pick DeMario Pressley should secure a spot on the depth chart at the position. That doesn't neccessarily spell doom for incumbents Hollis Thomas and Brian Young. The Saints regularly rotate their tackles to keep them fresh. Ellis played mostly nose tackle in college, and can blow up running lanes, but is also athletic enough to play the 3-technique on passing downs. Thomas is a traditional run stuffer, and young is a conventional 3-technique guy, so Ellis can play along side either one. The Saints might also move DE Charles Grant inside in some pass-rush formations. Backups Kendrick Clancy and Antwan Lake will be fighting for their jobs in training camp.
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