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ESPN Insider KC Joyner writes about four defensive players in the NFL who possess unique skills and create game plan problems for opposing offenses. Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is first on the list.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes why the Detroit Lions' defense could be an elite one next season: The potent combination of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley up front and an improved secondary.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes Nick Fairley's game tape from last season and reveals why he compares favorably to last year's top DT, Ndamukong Suh.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2011

KC Joyner looks at the Detroit Lions -- 2-5 this year, two years removed from 0-16 -- and sees vast signs of improvement. Behind Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh, Chris Houston and others, this is a team on the rise.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2010

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye and metrics to Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh, considered by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Mr. Joyner agrees with the masses -- although Suh does have one weakness in the pass rush.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009