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Originally Posted by RunKC
I think Omenihu playing that spot makes him less valuable and not needed. Maybe Uche was like Nelson…an insurance policy, because as soon as Omenihu got back he was taking those snaps on 3rd down.
Can’t really argue the results. The pass rush has been significantly better since Omenihu got back. Season high 5 sacks in a game without Chris Jones. Also the McDuffie INT vs Houston was due to Omenihu getting in Stroud’s face forcing the errant throw.
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Omenihu can come inside and be a really strong interior rusher, though. Better than Wharton.
And Jones could absolutely use more rest than we've given him this year.
Having Omenihu capable of coming inside and Uche capable of providing a different look that teams have to prepare for is nothing but an asset. And its one we simply didn't attempt to incorporate at all.
I've said this w/r/t FAU before as well -- we set about turning him into Omenihu rather than leaning into what his strengths were. We're just a little dogmatic with our DEs, IMO.