D-Line

[Jville]

With regards to ends, I'm under the impression that they have returned to reexamining the distinguish between 5 technique types on the strong side and LEO types on the weak side.

With regard to specific players, I'm going to re post what I offered up in the Clowney thread ..............

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.

............................ perhaps a way to get past rehashing the same narratives about the make up of a defensive line is to address and break out the specific types of players they need in their rotation for 2020 ..... by way 5, 3, 1 techniques, nose tackle, LEO, hybrid LB ....... ect. None of them are required to be full time iron men like their offensive counterparts on the other side of the line. High energy explosive play making is valued over the 4 quarter endurance required of full time offensive linemen.

Note that although Clowney led all defenders for percentage of snaps at 57% ...... that is a lot less than the leading iron man of the offense who was on the field for 100% of available snaps in 2019. Different positions for different sides of the line of scrimmage require different player attributes.

 

[Largent80]

We have 5 DL players either in FA or otherwise. Basically, whomever they decide to keep (can't do all, and after last year, who would want to) they will still need to add players in FA.

The line needs a complete overhaul.

 

[toffee]

Can we count on Poona and Green as the building block for the next 2 years? Both are young and got years left on their current contract, Poona has shown more than Green but Green has been improving and flashed a bit.

https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/rasheem-green/48731
Green had 4 sacks and 3 forced fumbles, If Green could enjoy the same rate of improvement, he could be quite serviceable in '20 season, we might look at 6-8 sacks and playing most downs. He is developing into a good run stopper: (https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/se ... n-defender)

https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/poona-ford/48875

Can we get Suh and Ngakoue for the same or less money as Clowney if Clowney wants north of $20m?