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Bob Sturm: Are DeMarcus Lawrence or Randy Gregory capable of being run-stopping DEs?

Special contributor Bob Sturm answered questions in a chat Thursday. Here are some highlights.

Question: Do you think DeMarcus Lawrence has the ability to be a plus defender as both a pass rusher and as a run defender? I would assume that adding 10 lbs of muscle in the off-season should greatly help in defending the running game.

Bob Sturm: Gaining weight and strength is a good place to start. There wasn’t much on his college tape that indicated he would ever be a real force in run defense, which is why he was always thought of as a RDE.