(10-23-2023, 08:27 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(10-22-2023, 10:19 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: I'm still optimistic his pass rush will eventually show up more consistently.  He already contributes significantly against the run.

If they move him inside his pass rush will show up a lot more. I shared a highlight reel of this from his days as a Bulldog last week. It's pretty clear this coaching staff is stubborn as hell with this fact. 

He's really good about outright overpowering his man in front of him in shorter distances. You win on two things here in my opinion with his strength. He's either going to force the runner to bounce outside or hit the deck or he's going to get after the QB and enable the outside rushers to feast.

He's not naturally gifted enough nor fine tuned enough to be an effective pass rusher standing up from the outside backer position. It's just not working after roughly 25 games into his career. They might give it one more week in Pittsburgh, but, if they don't consider moving him inside during the bye week they're extremely foolish.

Good discussion regarding Walker. I agree with you about moving him inside to best utilize his strengths. My hope is that the Vikings get blown out tonight and decide to move Hunter. On 1010 this morning, Hays Carlyon speculated that the Jaguars would wait until after the Steelers game to decide on whether or not to pursue a pass rusher prior to 10/31. I wouldn't wait that long as another team needing a pass rusher might beat them to it. Offer a 2nd or 3rd rounder plus Chaisson and see if that will get it done. If that's not enough, I like the idea of trading our first rounder for their 2nd rounder. We could even throw in Chaisson and a ham sandwich to clinch the deal. 

After watching the Chiefs yesterday, I foresee another loss to them in the playoffs unless we add another difference-making pass rusher. With the Bills and Chargers not looking great, this may be the best chance for the Jaguars to get their first Super Bowl. The thought of a defense with Allen and Hunter on the Edge and a healthy Hamilton and Walker in the middle of the line would give any opposing quarterback nightmares- even Mahomes.

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