Quote:I don't necessarily see the abundance of LB talent. 

 

Not knocking Jack, Smith, or Fowler for that matter, but my scenario envisions the abundance in the DL position, specifically DE, and NOT at LB.

 

Assuming Fowler is best rushing the passer and not dropping into coverage like a traditional LB, it is entirely possible to have Fowler with his hand on the ground in a 4 man line and still have the best people on the field.

 

You are essentially talking a shaded 3-3-5 without a guy on the nose with a SS in the box.  Essentially, you are saying Poz and Fowler are both better than the first round drafted DE in this hypo.

 

Poz and Fowler over a rookie DL? Yes, in my opinion they will be better. Let's not forget that Ngakoue's rookie year was something that hadn't been seen around here in decades, so I feel comfortable in assuming that the established players will perform at a higher level earlier and often.

 

But a big part of my hypothetical situation above was:

 

1. Get Fowler in space so that he can move around and blitz in order to help his production

2. Get Jack out in coverage and protect him via DL.

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