(07-15-2023, 02:09 PM)Eric1 Wrote:

(07-15-2023, 09:46 AM)SeldomRite Wrote: You're making a big assumption that the team couldn't be better with someone else in his place.

Sure, but who exactly is that someone else? 34 year old Justin Houston? 33 year old Robert Quinn? Ngakoue? It's not like there's much out there to pick from in the FA market during this time of the year.

Trent even said as much before OTAs -- they're going to see what they have before they look to shake up the roster. I don't expect any big signings. I think they'll roll the dice and hope the combo of Allen, Travon, Abdullah, Chaisson, and/or Jordan Smith can supply a competent pass rush. If not, plan B would be a swing for the fence before the trade deadline, like Maxx Crosby or Chase Young when their teams are out of contention.

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