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Originally Posted by Chris Meck
particularly as a run defender.
I mean, I don't see Ford as a starter on a top ten run defense. All you have to do is run at him.
I literally watched a run play off tackle in the first quarter where the Colts blocked him one on one with a WIDE RECEIVER who cleared him right the **** out of the path of the ball carrier.
Now that's one bad play, it's true. But shit, man. A WIDE RECEIVER. I mean, damn.
Houston as a DE will get you double digit sacks (no coverage snaps) plus he'll be guaranteed one on one pass rush opportunities as a RULE next to Jones. Ford, if he wins, wins fast and it's dramatic, but Houston wins MORE OFTEN it's just not as dramatic because it's not as FAST. but he's just as effective.
I'd put money on it that if we were to keep Houston and play him every down at RDE and he's healthy all year, he'll match Ford's 13 sacks. he was only 4 away this year and missed what, 5 games?
He's the better player and it works out financially cheaper.
I'm appreciating the spirited and educated discussion by the way.
Talk me out of it. Convince me.
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On one hand, you think someone else is going to pay a king's ransom for him and then you turn around that talk about how poorly he plays the run and how he's not a starter on a top 10 defense. If someone is going to pay a 1st round draft choice or a high second for him and then turn around a pay him like the best pass rusher in the game, he damn well better be better than you described.