I really think he had something going with Allen & Ioanidis last year until the injuries hit. Perhaps he can create an even deeper havoc with Lanier stepping up, Settle getting important snaps, Payne being everything we thought he could be and the unit being much more effective vs the run. Kerrigan, Smith, McPhee & Anderson should have a hay day!
The defensive line was dynamic when Allen was playing last year. I know it was only for 5 games but both he and Iron Man became injured I think in consecutive weeks. They never played the same again. Hopefully Allen will stay healthy and the addition of Payne and Settle will give the team a good DL.