This time next week, fans, media and coaches will be out in the scorching sun, searching for the next team to throw down the gauntlet and try to repeat as World Champions. The backbone of the team that will take the field September 8 versus the defending NFC Champion Carolina Panthers will undoubtedly be the defense.
When training camp opens July 28, Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips will be amped up and ready to see who wants to step into a bigger role. The historic defense of 2015 will be in search of starting linebacker Danny Trevathan’s and defensive end Malik Jackson’s replacements.