Quote:It makes me wonder if they doubt how ready & willing is Dante Fowler Jr at Leo that they signed Bjoern Werner...


I think Yannick Ngakoue will get the most sacks out of the 3...

Dante reminds me a lot of Tyson Alualu in that he'll probably be best at stopping the run rather than getting at the QB or interceptions...

Bjoern will struggle to make the team IMO... but im rooting for him.. since I'm german/irish


Malik played RE last year while he is mainly a DT.. how will he do with the switch..


is Marks really healthy or like Lee destined to get injured again...


Is Day the real deal or like Bennett...


Miller is underestimated and a fantastic NT!

Arby Jones .. blah...


Odrick much was asked of him last year but he's had time to learn the playbook & with more talent should play better this year IMO.


Ryan Davis year to shine or go away with time.. we will find out this season!

I don't think signing Werner is a sign that Fowler might not be ready. We are relying on a bunch of rookies to fix our pass rush though, so adding a vet, although probably just a camp body, is probably a good idea. Competition and depth at every position. Werner and Woodard will be the competition to watch at LEO, and I expect Fowler and Ngakoue to be the Main LEOS in the rotation along with Davis who is versatile enough to play all over the defensive line. And Fowler might not come in right away and be Khalil Mack, but he is very disruptive, and I expect he will be disruptive, regardless if he gets the sacks. Alualu is a decent player, but I wouldn't count him as "disruptive".


I think Malik will transition very easily, as I think it's one of the easiest transitions for a veteran player from free agency. He will be asked to Play 3T, and to beat his man when rushing the passer. He will be fine. Marks is questionable, and I don't think he will ever return to 2014 form, but he's a leader and good as depth and a rotational guy.


Overall, I worry about our pass rush because we do have a lot of youth there, but overall, the defensive line should be the strength of this defense, and one of the stronger groups on the entire team (along with WR). We have the horses to push the interior of the pocket, which should allow Fowler to be effective and disruptive.

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