Also not convinced Cam Jordan's level of effort will remain like this all year. He's been critical to the defensive improvement, but I think he has that Charles Grant lazy gene somewhere in him.
Well I don't know much about football, but in Cam's case, I think we sacrifice some pass rush benefit for having a more complete end who can also play the run.
Also, on Sunday in the first half, it seemed like the Saints were almost playing a 5 man front. Maybe it was technically 4 man plus a blitzer, but they were consistently rushing the passer with 5, and that's where Cam was getting his sacks. Later in the game, he wasn't nearly effective in the 4 man rush (although I think that is probably compounded by fatigue and the fact we were basically in a prevent defense.
I think Cam's pass rush (and the DLine in general) also suffers from the fact that we don't have another dedicated pass rush specialist (I'm going to avoid saying "pure pass rusher") - I hate to say it (because I'm glad he's gone), but a Gallette type. I like our young DLine, but there isn't anyone else who going to get consistent pressure to free up Cam.
RR had a good scheme for the first half yesterday. I hope that's not the only trick in his bag.