A significant part of the problem was that players did not shed blocks quickly enough, while another issue was missed tackles, and yet another issue was players not coming up to fill their gaps.

Nolen doesn't have the arm length of a prospect like Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon, who excels at using his length to shed blocks. That makes it even more important for Nolen to win ...

His technique with his hands is impressive, allowing him to shed blocks effectively when engaged. As he continues to develop and build strength, he'll gain the ability to dominate blockers with ...