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Originally Posted by Sorter

I don't consider DeVito an upgrade. Lateral move, yes.

I'd take Pitts, NEs, and Texans LBs over ours (I'm also including Nikovich as a 3-4 OLB). I'm also using the imaginary premise that they're all healthy.

You also forgot to mention Chandler Jones who shifts outside to a stand up on passing situations. No, DeVito is not a lateral move. He is a guy who came with the d coordinator, and was a huge loss for the Jets defense. Is a pure effort guy, relentless against the run, and not bad as a pass disruptor more than a pass rusher. He will also bring a true vet presence to the dline that wasn't there before. Now, do you even know who the starting lbs are for the Steelers to rank them over the Chiefs? Sorry, but drafting a rookie who may or may not have a spinal issue to replace James Harrison, should at the very least bring concern, and also, LaMar Woodley hasn't been healthy in two years. And to the Texans. They cant be ranked up there with many teams until Cushing proves he is healthy. That's just me.

Originally Posted by Sorter

That's fair. I haven't read anything about that, nor have I looked, so I'm fairly ignorant to it sans a few radio interviews he did when first signed. I'm mainly comparing their ability to pass rush effectively, which seems right now to be quite similar. It's quite possible my opinion could change before the start of the season after TC and I get the chance to break down some film from last year.

You are going to be surprised at what you see. Relentless.