There's also the 'trade DK' movement for cap.Dre jones, Nwosu, Fant and Lockett all get cut or restructured though. They will be fine
I agree, personally.I'd stay away from him. He'd be an immediate upgrade over anything that we have, but he's not really addressing the Seahawks core issues.
Run defense was rough, but after we switched out our linebackers that issue was a lot better. Pass rush was also not too shabby either. Boye Mafe is extremely hot and cold, but despite not having a guy, we still were able to generate pressure despite our best pass rusher being injured all year.
I love Garrett, but we honestly don't have a place for a 29 year old DE that is going to be 30 come December. He's not that one piece that is going to get us over the top. We already have significant investment in Leo Williams, who was among one of the best at his position last year despite what the lack of probowl or AP voting might say. PFF even backs this up having him rated as the 4th best DLINE in the NFL this year. Big Kat was a monster.
Having both of these guys would be intriguing but given our salary cap restraints and holes elsewhere it probably wouldn't be the best move.
I get what you're saying here too, I just don't think this team would automatically be pushed into the post season because of Garrett. At a -25 million cap, just affording him would be an issue. That would mean potentially cutting and trading guys that are contributors. I don't think this team is ready for a deep run even with Garrett at the DE position opposite of Leo.I agree, personally.
We were a top 10 team in terms of pass rush/QB pressure. I'd rather we focus on IOL and ILB if we're trying for a big FA signing/trade.
But to play Devil's advocate, it's not at all crazy for a team to make the choice of, rather than try to shore up every weakness, double down on a strength. If this teams goes from a top 10, to a top 5 or top 3 team in pressure rate/sack rate, what does this team look like?
We were just shy of being a top 5 defense. Throw in Garrett, we probably cross that threshold and easily. It's possible to ride that level of defensive performance a long way into the post-season.
That said, I'd still rather spend the money elsewhere. Let's re-sign Jones IV, see if we can land Trey Smith or Mekhi Becton at G (let's grab whichever one doesn't win the Super Bowl... or whichever one does. Whatever.), and maybe get another upgrade at ILB to pair with Jones.
Then let's use our draft picks to, you know... draft picks.
Being a top 5 unit--on either offense or defense--is almost always a ticket into the playoffs. The 5 defenses above us all made the playoffs (and one is about to play in the Super Bowl). Heck, every defense in the top 10 made the playoffs besides us and... well, Cleveland, which doesn't help my point but to be fair, they were the worst offense in the league.I get what you're saying here too, I just don't think this team would automatically be pushed into the post season because of Garrett. At a -25 million cap, just affording him would be an issue. That would mean potentially cutting and trading guys that are contributors. I don't think this team is ready for a deep run even with Garrett at the DE position opposite of Leo.
Agree 100%I'd stay away from him. He'd be an immediate upgrade over anything that we have, but he's not really addressing the Seahawks core issues.
Run defense was rough, but after we switched out our linebackers that issue was a lot better. Pass rush was also not too shabby either. Boye Mafe is extremely hot and cold, but despite not having a guy, we still were able to generate pressure despite our best pass rusher being injured all year.
I love Garrett, but we honestly don't have a place for a 29 year old DE that is going to be 30 come December. He's not that one piece that is going to get us over the top. We already have significant investment in Leo Williams, who was among one of the best at his position last year despite what the lack of probowl or AP voting might say. PFF even backs this up having him rated as the 4th best DLINE in the NFL this year. Big Kat was a monster.
Having both of these guys would be intriguing but given our salary cap restraints and holes elsewhere it probably wouldn't be the best move.
Aaah, what a cute nickname for the best QB this team has ever seen, by
Now that Aaron Donald has retired, totally. I'm just really lukewarm on building a team through free agency anymore, leave that to the Jets. Build through the draft and when you're on the verge of making a run, maybe you bring in a hot veteran to get over the top. I think JS and MM are of a similar mindset.Back on topic, of course he's worth pursuing. Just don't see it happening. You could argue he's the best D Lineman in the NFL.
We can’t have nice things…Garrett is not only the best defensive player in the league, I'd argue it's not even close. You put him and Leonard Williams on the same line: how the hell do you even stop that?
If we're interested, I doubt we'd be able to put together the best package though. We don't have much in the way of premium draft picks or good trade assets.