(04-06-2024, 05:57 AM)Caldrac Wrote: While it's been a let down that no deal has been hammered out so far, he's still tagged and more than likely signed up by July. Is it ideal? No. Is it business? Yes. Some people are better at business than others.

I still think this team has there eye on an EDGE in this draft, regardless of Allen's situation. There's at least two to three quality EDGE players there at 17 potentially between Verse, Latu & Robinson. They were pursuing Hunter over the last two years via trade with the Vikings.

They're planning on adding at least one more quality impact player to this defense that can rush the passer.

I think Verse is the top edge player on their board and very high on our board overall.  Regardless if we resign Allen or not I think there is a very high chance we take Verse if he falls to us.  Even if we are confident that we get a deal done with Allen I think we still take Verse. We need that 3rd edge and if we can get Verse we would have Allen, Walker, and Verse for the next 3 to 4 years at the very least and it would be an elite pass rush group.  Walker or Verse can move inside on passing downs not to mention if one got injured we would have the insurance on the roster.  Right now if Allen or Walker gets hurt we are in big trouble on defense.  Get a DT in the 2nd like a Jenkins or Sweat and our dline is set for the next 4 years.

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