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Q: Age and depth on defense's front three was on life support at the end of the year in 2007. Do you feel that addressing the middle linebackers with youth and finding James Farrior's replacement is a priority for the 2008 draft?

Joel Kingera, Pickerington, Ohio

BOUCHETTE: Age and lack of depth is a concern on the Steelers front three, but that has nothing to do with the linebackers. The Steelers starting defensive linemen are Aaron Smith, 32; Casey Hampton, 31 in September, and Brett Keisel, 30 in September. Top backup NT Chris Hoke is 32. There is little depth at end. Farrior's replacement, by the way, ultimately could be Lawrence Timmons.