Quote:There is plenty of reason to think Fowler will do just fine as our starting LEO this year, I understand the need to give him some help, and certainly the team can use a backup LEO behind him, but I'm not so sure we need a FA LEO in addition to drafting DEs in the 1st and 3rd rounds. It's a bit overkill for a team with so many needs.


I actually like the Malik Jackson idea because he'd fit in just fine behind Fowler. If we were to get Mario Williams or Olivier Vernon, they'd be expected to start ahead of Fowler. In the draft I can see a 3rd round DE to help give us some nice depth, but in round one we would do better with a guy like Jalen Ramsey. There's no reason to totally overlook Fowler like the guy doesn't exist.

Dave pretty much has to bring in a vet pass rusher. You can't leave your pass rush up to a rookie coming off an ACL nor do I think you could rely on another draft pick. Pass rushers have historically had a minimal impact their rookie years.


Still think your best bet is to sign a guy (Olivier Vernon) and then draft a bigger end (Bullard, J.Allen, Nassib) in the 2nd or 3rd and maybe a late round developmental guy (Alex McCalister).

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