[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Well, the elite 3-4 d linemen do create pressure. Think about Pitt, Baltimore, Dallas with a healthy Ratliff and of course Houston. To be an average 3-4 defense those guys have to at least occupy extra blockers.

Our d line creates just minimal pressure and struggles to consistently occupy extra blockers. That's what I'm getting at...can we improve?

Carriker is not a bad pass rusher at DE, and he is back. Jenkins is young and improving...so yes. Sometime the scheme may say not to rush the passer in passing downs. As stated above the OLB are the primary pass rushers. Orrakpo and AC will make our pass rush better this year.