The defense is becoming the first team since the 1969-1971 to lead the league in scoring defense for three straight seasons. Yet cornerback still doesn't see the as being . "We've got the same kind of talent they got," Slay told the Detroit Free Pre s. "They ain't too much different. They got a pa s rush, they've got DBs, we've got DBs. They've got 'backers, we've got Chris Webber Jersey 'backers." Slay is right to point out that the were the league's top defense until late last season. Statistically, Detroit had an outrageous run defense and an underrated pa s rush. But the ' defense could only do so much in the team's last two lo ses of the year against Green Bay and Dallas. And the , of course, have lost and in the meantime during free agency. The ' secondary was expected to be a huge weakne s last season, but they held up well due to surprising seasons from Slay and safety , among others. They wound up being a pleasant surprise, but life could be tougher this season without Suh pushing the pocket on pa sing downs. They certainly don't match up with Seattle in depth up front or in the secondary.The ' defense is one of the X-factors in the NFC North, and it wouldn't be surprising if they fell off dramatically from last year's highs. For the ' defense to truly be mentioned with Seattle, they need to excel year after year. And they need Slay to do his best impre sion. *The latest Podcast heading into the season. * Isaiah Joe Jersey