Quote:Keep in mind that the Niners are said to be switching to a 4-3 scheme. They have several DT types like Armstead and Bruckner, but very little in the line of edge pass rushers. They needed a pass rushing DE.

They brought in Saleh from us.

 

I wonder if they will utilize the same scheme.

 

If so, you could make the argument either Allen or the other two guys could be that LDE for them.  But even with that, I'm not sure if they have the NT type to fit in there.  I'm also not sure if Allen fits the mold of the LEO, though I think he could be more of a pass rushing threat from LDE than either Odrick or Alualu, that's for sure.  I would be more sold on the pick if I knew that they would have QB addressed before then.  But I can't see a guy like Shanahan not wanting his guy there, and if he doesn't have a vet there he trusts to be the starter,  I think he'd have to go QB at 2.

 

As for Indy, under this scenario, they have their choice of RBs, and it is certainly a need for them.  But I'm not sold that edge rusher isn't a bigger need for them.  To me, there is a compelling case for Williams out of Alabama to be the pick.

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