Argument for and against Sewell.

[samhain]

Also, along the argument for Sewell/draft pick allocation lines, I'd like to see the team spend any big free agent money on a pass rusher. The early round DEs aren't of a particularly high quality from what I can tell. Even Rousseau has his question marks, the main ones being relative rawness and inexperience.

Pass rush is an obvious need, and if you can spend 14 mil on a Thuney or 15 on a guy like Scherff, then just chip in an extra million or 2 for a Melvin Ingram or a Yannick Ngakoue. Ingram is my personal preference, but I'm just giving examples. Investing in a FA rushers makes it easier to spend that top pick on a OL or even a WR like Chase if need be without worrying about neglecting another obvious need. I think that's how they get the most bang for their buck. You can still draft a 3rd rounder like Tyron if available, but be less dependent on a 3rd round rookie to generate your missing pass rush, which is an insane expectation, really.

I'd even sign a high dollar DE in lieu of bringing back Lawson. Lawson will get at least 8 mil per, and while he's nice, he's a one-trick pony. Keep the 8 mil and put it into a big contract for a proven game-wrecker.

Do this, draft Sewell, get a corner or G in 2, and hopefully you have enough high-end talent added to make a difference.