MysterMatt
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So I'm all for the "next man up" philosophy, but doesn't that mean there needs to be a man to step up? At DT right now we have precisely 3 bodies:
Kevin Williams
Tony McDaniel
Jordan Hill
All of these guys are serviceable DTs, but only one is really a 1-Tech like Mebane(Jordan Hill), and so far he hasn't been the epitome of durability. I know Caroll said Williams would help fill in, but he's spent most of his career at 3-Tech. I also know that Bennett slides inside, but he is not remotely a 1-Tech. Doesn't it make at least a little sense to bring a 4th guy in for depth if nothing else, especially when we've seen how much more effective our DL is when we keep them in a rotation?
I trust Schneider, and I know there likely isn't an All Pro DT sitting in FA just waiting to be signed, but I can't believe there aren't a few guys who can't suit up and play for half a season.
Here's a list from Walter Football. Aubrayo Franklin might at least provide some relief specifically at NT (Mebane's position) on early downs and short yardage situations. He's old, but there are younger options as well.
Kevin Williams
Tony McDaniel
Jordan Hill
All of these guys are serviceable DTs, but only one is really a 1-Tech like Mebane(Jordan Hill), and so far he hasn't been the epitome of durability. I know Caroll said Williams would help fill in, but he's spent most of his career at 3-Tech. I also know that Bennett slides inside, but he is not remotely a 1-Tech. Doesn't it make at least a little sense to bring a 4th guy in for depth if nothing else, especially when we've seen how much more effective our DL is when we keep them in a rotation?
I trust Schneider, and I know there likely isn't an All Pro DT sitting in FA just waiting to be signed, but I can't believe there aren't a few guys who can't suit up and play for half a season.
Here's a list from Walter Football. Aubrayo Franklin might at least provide some relief specifically at NT (Mebane's position) on early downs and short yardage situations. He's old, but there are younger options as well.