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Originally Posted by O.city
Jackson is a run stopper
Those other two could be pass rushers. Easy choice
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Tyson Jackson was as good a, if not better, pass defender than either Hageman or Tuitt at the same level. And they are going to be drafted as a two down five tech DE.
He's established himself as one of the better run defenders in the NFL and he's coming off his best sack totals in his four seasons.
Tuitt and Hageman would be in the exact same boat as Jackson was four seasons ago. Projects who are going to struggle against NFL OL's.
The position and system itself requires "just a guy" who is adapt at stopping the run. And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Jackson qualifies.
As well, there is the potential, if Sutton chooses to do so, of running a 46 a bit more with Powe at NT and shifting Poe out to the DE.
Either that or run a 34 like the Ravens did with Kelley (Powe) at NT and Ngata (Poe) at DE.
As of right now, I don't see that either Hageman (who I like a lot, btw) or Tuitt offer any substantial ceiling over what you are currently getting with Jackson - at least for the position/system.