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Originally Posted by Chris Meck
The only position he would have here is as an off-ball linebacker and/or pass rush specialist.
You don't spend draft capital to move UP in the first to grab a guy that doesn't really have a position other than pass rush specialist in your defense.
I'm sure he's going to be a good player, but unless you're planning to switch to a 3-4, he'd be poor value for his usage in THIS defense.
Spags would figure it out, alright, he'd know immediately that you put Smith in on 2nd and 3rd and long as part of a pass rush package. That a 235 pound DE would get steamrolled in the running game.
Which isn't great value for a 1st and 3rd you'd have to spend to go get him.
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Linebackers take on blocks all the time. I'm not saying it would be easier but stream rolled is a stretch.