Originally Posted by badboy
Phillips considered Reed at ILB and did not pursue. Nothing wrong with a pass rushing OLB IF you think he will perform but we selected a high sack guy in Mercilus. I'd rather stick with him and Reed with Trevardo Williams rotating and use #1 for Higher priority. 3 Amigos' mock also has Robinson 1.1
I still just don't see the RT position as a higher priority for us right now than acquiring a better pass rush specialist. The way I see it, Crennel still needs to address several holes holes throughout his front 7. Smith brought in a couple safeties to compete for the spot across from Swearinger but there are still holes at ILB, NT, and at any position that will help get JJ into one-on-one situations rushing the passer. On top of this, Crennel's a guy, from what I hear, that can fit a defense to exploit the best of his players' abilities so adding a dynamic athlete like Clowney, who will be able to at least take some of the focus away from Watt, while relying on the competition between Newton, B. Williams, and a later draft pick to determine who mans the right side of the o-line provides more value in the long-run than slotting a franchise left tackle on the right side. Who knows what the FO is thinking though.