xmikex said

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A lot of people are over looking it, but a 5 technique DE might be their biggest need. Everyone is clamoring for a pass rushing OLB, and that's great but in a 3-4 your linebackers are conditional to your lineman in terms of getting in the backfield.

I like Mike Wright as much as the next guy. I haven't given up on Ron Brace. I think Brandon Deaderick can have a productive career. But I don't trust Ty Warren going forward healthwise. They don't have a 3 down DE who can consistently collapse the pocket. You've got the best 1 gap nose tackle in the goddamn league, it makes no sense to compliment him with rotational guys like Mike Wright on 3 downs. A dominant DE is going to make Wilfork's job easier, the OLB's job's easier, and the DB's jobs easier.

I'm also getting seriously sick of WEEI retards scoffing at the idea of drafting a d-lineman (the deepest position in the draft) because Ty Warren is going to magically repair himself.