ESPN Mock Draft 3.0, McShay v. Kiper Edition

rlmarine said

I agree. I'm more concerned with replacing Charles Grant at this point than Fujita. We'll see how free agency shakes out, but the most important focus for this defense for me is getting more consistent pressure on the quarterback. The drop off at DE in the draft seems much steeper than LB.

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I saw a statistic that showed GW blitzed linebackers a lot this season to help getting pressure, but it hardly generated any sacks. I know that sacks aren't the only way to measure pressure, but Vilma had the most sacks out of our linebackers if I remember correctly.

So I think Weatherspoon's athletic ability will help get pressure on the quarterback when we blitz him.

I do think you have about the need for a DE and the drop off in the draft.