I am not a fan of Veach's "tier" approach.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Re: #2

Here's the thing (and despite being a Mizzou fan, I wasn't over the moon with the pick), though: You're projecting Bolton as a 2-down LB. He has great instincts and was an effective pass defender in short areas at Mizzou. He's not a nothing at pass defense. He isn't auto death if he gets matched up in the flat.

He doesn't have the size and speed to play man-up defense against a Darren Waller or really elite, athletic move TE... at least not deep down the field... and would be a bad fit at MLB in a cover 3 D. But the guy isn't a zero at pass pro by any means.

Re: #3
Terrace Marshall and Dyami Brown were higher on my want list than Bolton, too. I think there are real questions about Perkins' fit in this defense (is he big enough? does he defend the run well enough?), though. And Bashem - as a guy who would need to reduce inside to rush the passer - wasn't of the same value as a Peyton Turner would have provided. I don't think there was a DE that fits the scheme that was a great value at that pick.

All indications are we're going to see a lot of Chris Jones at DE on base downs. That reduces some DE need both in 21 and 22. I understand the concern moving forward and the idea that they're going to have to address the position. But I don't really believe Bashem or Perkins drastically changes that equation.

I think you're paranoid, though, if you're looking at this team and seeing holes all over the place.

2. Fair. I guess we'll see.

3. Also fair, but check my previous post on playing Jones at DE. I'm not a fan.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

2. Fair. I guess we'll see.

3. Also fair, but check my previous post on playing Jones at DE. I'm not a fan.

It's all situational. If the Chiefs have a two-score lead, I wouldn't expect to see Jones at DE.

It's also about what vet they can add in FA. If they can add Justin Houston or Kerrigan, for example, they can probably roll with that guy as their main man at LE. Melvin Ingram might lead to more of a role for Jones at E on non-passing downs.