Quote:Everyone on the board acknowledges we need defensive upgrades, not the least of which is pass rusher(s).

 

Inevitably, should we sign a pass rusher or two, there is going to be some excitement, met with a few less than enthusiastic responses.

 

But what SHOULD the expectations be for any new pass rushers we add?

 

We should not expect any pass rusher to immediately come in and do what he did on his previous team. He needs to adjust to a different defensive scheme unless his name is Bruce Irvin.


 

What is the number of sacks the new pass rusher should produce to consider his position upgraded? Why?

 

All defensive lineman say this when asked about not getting enough sacks: They do so much more than sacking quarterbacks it is unfair to judge them based on that statistic.

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What is the number of sacks the defense should have after the signings for you to consider it improved?

 

Overall defensive improvement means we get better in every area, not just in the pass rush department.


 

Does your answer change depending upon where the player will line up?  Does a LEO generate higher expectations than the big DE, or does it depend upon the players signed?

 

What matters in that respect is Todd Wash using our players the right way based on their physical attributes and skill sets.


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