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Steelers – DE Phillip Merling (Clemson): Given the way things worked out, it's hard to argue with anything the Steelers did in 2008, from letting all-pro G Alan Faneca go to failing to draft a replacement for him to drafting RB Rashard Mendenhall, who's full of potential but gave Pittsburgh very little production after an early season-ending shoulder injury.

Backdraft: Joe Flacco among changing parts in '08 re-draft 2009

•Reason to believe: The Redskins shelled out a $100 million free-agent contract to add all-pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to a defense that ranked fourth overall in 2008.

More than 100 pounds lighter, 'Skins' Williams back on track 2009

The Redskins finally let Albert Haynesworth just play, and the two-time all-pro performer has shown he still can be among the league's most dominant defensive tackles.

Redskins at the bye week: the defense Jason Reid 2010

Washington was without two-time all-pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, whose younger brother was killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday in Nashville.

Redskins top Packers, 16-13, on Graham Gano's field goal in overtime Jason Reid 2010

The Redskins finally let Albert Haynesworth just play, and the two-time all-pro performer has shown he still can be among the league's most dominant defensive tackles.

Redskins at the bye week: the defense Jason Reid 2010

When Lions Coach Jim Schwartz was the Tennessee Titans 'defensive coordinator, he designed a 4-3 scheme that helped Albert Haynesworth become a two-time all-pro player.

Lions' Ndamukong Suh talks Redskins, transition to NFL Jason Reid 2010

For the Bears to be a dominant defense again, they will need linebacker Brian Urlacher, 31, to return to his all-pro form.

Even with Jay Cutler in place, can Bears put it all together? 2009

The Ravens 'all-pro safety had his typical big-play impact in the victory at Miami, with two timely interceptions counted among his unit's five takeaways.

NFL Replay: Staying or going, Dungy's historic place is secure 2009

A four-time all-pro selection, Moss on Oct. 6 was traded from the New England Patriots to the Vikings, who originally drafted Moss.

Redskins would look at Randy Moss, Mike Shanahan says Jason Reid 2010

And the uncertain availability of all-pro defensive end Dwight Freeney clouds the effectiveness Indianapolis defenders might have.

Here's why the Colts will win: Just take a look under center 2010