Quote:I guess I just expect the 3rd overall pick to be more than just rotated throughout - he should be on the field at all times.

 

I just don't see why we should spend a ton of money on a LEO when Fowler is supposed to be our LEO.  I'm not opposed to getting a good solid player, but I think to get Vernon we would have to offer something similar to what we offered Malik Jackson.

 

Do we want two guys at 15m+/year?

 

We could also draft another LEO in the draft later to rotate with Fowler.

 

Say there's a split like this:

 

LEO: Vernon 70%, Fowler 30%

DT: Miller 60%, Jones 20%, Fowler 20% (passing downs)

DT: Jackson 50%, Marks 50%

DE: Odrick 60%, Jackson 25%, Irvin 15%

 

 

Fowler is still playing on roughly half the snaps, but he could play some spot minutes at the OTTO too. Not to mention that he is coming off of an ACL tear and it may take him a while to get his feet under him. I'm a big fan of loading up on defensive linemen and having them constantly rotate in and out. It keeps them fresh throughout the game and can give you a big advantage as the game goes on and offensive linemen get tired.

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