DT Preference Question

Couch-Potato · 04-14-2022, 03:01 PM

So I'm noticing a lot of interest in a DT early in the draft, and I'm amongst those on board. Adding a legit DT next to C Jones could do wonders to open up the Pass Rush both inside and outside, which seems to be the primary goal of this draft

I've seen a lot of love for D Wyatt 6'3 307lbs and T Jones 6'4 326 lbs from the Chief's fanship, and in no way am I bashing those guys because I'm sure they'd be great. Hell, Wyatt has been one of my personal draft crushes, but I'm wondering if that interest might be slightly misplaced? D Wyatt is said to be a disruptive pass rusher, but only recorded 5 sacks in 4 years on a stacked Georgia DL. T Jones is more of a Nose Tackle, double-team eating, run-stuffer type. He had 8.5 sacks in 3 years.

So...why are we so high on those two and not D Leal 6'4 290 lbs or P Mathis 6'3 313 lbs? Leal had 8.5 sacks just last year, and 13 total over 3 years. Some have compared him to C Jones, he's supposed to be disruptive in the backfield as well but had a MJ charge. Mathis had 9 sacks last year! 10.5 over 3 years.

I'm just curious, if pass rush is the goal, why these guys aren't being discussed as equivalent or better options?

04-14-2022, 03:01 PM	Topic Starter
Couch-Potato Simmons @ 32 > Fisher @ 1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Casino cash: $203065	DT Preference Question So I'm noticing a lot of interest in a DT early in the draft, and I'm amongst those on board. Adding a legit DT next to C Jones could do wonders to open up the Pass Rush both inside and outside, which seems to be the primary goal of this draft I've seen a lot of love for D Wyatt 6'3 307lbs and T Jones 6'4 326 lbs from the Chief's fanship, and in no way am I bashing those guys because I'm sure they'd be great. Hell, Wyatt has been one of my personal draft crushes, but I'm wondering if that interest might be slightly misplaced? D Wyatt is said to be a disruptive pass rusher, but only recorded 5 sacks in 4 years on a stacked Georgia DL. T Jones is more of a Nose Tackle, double-team eating, run-stuffer type. He had 8.5 sacks in 3 years. So...why are we so high on those two and not D Leal 6'4 290 lbs or P Mathis 6'3 313 lbs? Leal had 8.5 sacks just last year, and 13 total over 3 years. Some have compared him to C Jones, he's supposed to be disruptive in the backfield as well but had a MJ charge. Mathis had 9 sacks last year! 10.5 over 3 years. I'm just curious, if pass rush is the goal, why these guys aren't being discussed as equivalent or better options?
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