It's easy to get caught up in speculative bidding for star power. And, it's easy to forget Pete's foundation scheme which emphasis a rotation of players featuring unique play making attributes that accommodate roster adjustments and invite favorable in season match ups.
An interest in pursuing developmental LEO prospects began before the 2019 season ended. Disruptive players and exceptional speed players and strength players are desirable. But, it is fielding the best 7 rotational players that is the priority. In 2019 Clowney led with 57% of the defensive snaps. Brandon Jackson finished 7th in defensive snap percentages with 38.9%. That a nice range for a 7 man rotation.
So just as Frank Clark exceeded their cap budget. I can see them losing Jadeveon Clowney to a higher bidder. And their looking. Just look what rush specialist showed up on this forum front page for speculation once again ....... LEO/OLB Bruce Irvin,
On the inside they have a long successful history of finding veterans with this years free agency defensive tackles loaded. So if Jarran Reed ends up leaving like fan favorite Brandon Mebane did, well lets just say they have a proven history of adjusting for roster changes.
My understanding, as a fan of Pete's roster building approach, is that it Is the competition and resulting make up of the defensive line rotation is what is most important.