Antonio Smith, DT?

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by Roy P

So, if I'm reading you correctly, you want a "cheap" pass rushing DE instead of an expensive pass rushing DT. Let me introduce you to the DE from Washington, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim. Currently a 4th round pick by nfldraftscout.com. He's 6'4" 267lbs with 30 career sacks and 47 TFLs. Other measurables include 4.73 - 40, 29 reps, 1.61 - 10, 4.18 - shuttle, & 6.91 - Cone. I think I'm going to have to put him on my Draft Board now. He played in either the Shrine Bowl or the Texas v. Nation game, and he got pressure.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...;pageContainer

Exactly. Getting Smith more reps at DT improves pass rushing at two positions at the cost of hurting the run defense some. Yes, pass rushing DEs (not elite ones) are cheaper than the top ten picks needed for a good pass rushing DTs like Suh and McCoy.