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Originally Posted by YontsRBake
Priority was on the secondary when he had Strahan, Tuck, Osi? Priority was on the secondary when he had Vernon and JPP? I mean I get your point that he’s gone after DBs in FA and drafts but you can’t ignore that’s he’s had great edge rushing groups that lead the defense in sacks and pressures on all the defenses he’s been successful with.
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Last time in NY, he spent a first and a second rounder on Eli Apple & Landon Collins, then spent a boatload for Janoris Jenkins. In 2007 & 2008 he used two firsts and a second on CBs including Aaron Ross and Michael Johnson. I mean, JPP and Vernon were good. I wouldn't say they were great in 2016. It's not saying Spags will never value pass rushers. It's just that his first priority right now to fix the DBs is consistent with how he's always built his defense.
Spags is best with DBs and he knows how important they are to his scheme. It's not just talent. He asks a lot of them with timing, communication, etc.... So if anything, he's moving money away toward the position he cares the most about. From there, what's the alternative? Do we leave a big gaping hole at DE? Or maybe we say that Okafor's a pretty darn good stopgap until we find someone better.