I think that's right, you nailed it.

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stlramz
I think Zygmunt also relied on Lovie Smith telling him that Duncan could do what Fletcher could do.
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that was major thing by far. also, Zigs relied on advice from a pro scouting firm. But when you have a DC
who just improved your defense ... I guess he could be "trusted"

Also, this so-called "positional value" stuff that was getting to be big --- edge pressure guys "more valuable"

but yes, Lovie promoting "his guy" I think was the key thing