Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I'm wondering if this is more of a function of available talent. It seems our D-line is like Seattle's from 2010-2012. Remember when Red Bryant was playing DE? In 2013 they added Cliff Avril + Michael Bennett and that was the end of that. I'm hoping we can make a similar move. Brandon Graham + Bosa/Polite/Burns from the right side and then Blair/Street + maybe Thomas from the left side.
You're probably right. I guess we'll find out for sure this offseason.
And I'm completely on board with your offseason edge plan. Graham, Impact rookie, Kentavius Street, and Ronald Blair should be a significantly improved edge group. Maybe a day 3 SPARQ edge with traits to develop for the practice squad.