In football, whether it be college or professional, there is a profusion of different ways to attain success on offense. A team can be built to succeed by running the ball, by passing the ball, or by simply controlling the ball by any means possible. On defense, however, the story changes completely; a strong defensive line with the ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks becomes an absolute necessity. In fact, very few teams as a whole can manage to succeed without the assistance of a high-quality rotation of passrushers. It's exactly what Georgia Tech has been missing for the entirety of Paul Johnson's tenure, and its presence or absence in 2016 will be either the life or death of the Jackets.
Georgia Tech Football: Opinion Week - Georgia Tech's 2016 Season Will Sink or Swim With Sack Production
