Neuheisel on the defense

I asked UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel what he sees out of his defense so far.
"I think we're talented, probably a little inconsistent,'' he said. "I think (defensive coordinator) DeWayne (Walker) would agree. I think (inside linebacker) Reggie Carter is a gifted player, but I think he needs to be consistent at the Mike linebacker spot, and then I think we need to develop some depth in the secondary. But, I'm encouraged."
As far defensive ends, Neuheisel said, "I think the kids are playing hard. It remains to be seen who will line up there. I like (Tom) Blake. I think Blake is playing hard, like (Korey) Bosworth. As we go through the offseason and look toward the fall, we're going to look to get our best 11 on the field. So, we'll see who ends up at that position."
Neuheisel added it was "too early to decide'' whether to keep red-shirt freshman Akeem Ayers at linebacker or move him to defensive end.