Quote:Novel indeed.

 

I think the big DEs like Odrick and Alualu are gone, too.

 

Coughlin has almost always gone for the DE with speed, length and burst who can get after the QB, with the one exception being Renaldo Wynn.  I think if Coughlin is pulling the strings Odrick and Alualu will be obsolete here.

 

Odrick is likely gone due to his salary. Tyson is cheap and can play all over the line, and has been durable. Quite frankly, I think he outplayed Odrick this season. He's also a good character in the locker room. IMO, he's staying.Keep in mind that Roy's status is up in the air, same with Abry being a FA.

 

Right now, Malik, Senn, Day (all 1 gap DTs with the exception of Malik who offers more flexibility) are the only healthy big guys we have. Things could change if Allen falls to us. But given Tyson's price tag, I think there's a good chance he stays.

 

As for TC's preference, I disagree. Brackens is a pure pass rushing DE at RE, but IMO, Tyson is similar to guys like Payne, Wynn, and Meier. Guys who can play inside or outside.

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