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MNVCGUY said:
Yeah, there is zero chance Smith is moved inside on a permanent basis. In certain specific situations it could make a lot of sense to move him inside but he will do most of his damage from the outside.

As long as we can shore up the interior line it will be a lot of fun seeing what Smith and Menz can do next year. Having two really good DE like that can be a massive weapon and loved what I saw out of Menz this past season.
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Menz was a terror at times. So many uncalled holds, but he often fought through them.
 



march madness said:
If any of the "ends" were to move inside, one would think it would be Anthony Smith. Being 6-6 285, he probably only needs 10-15 lbs. Not sure he would want to though. As for the NFL, he is probably not an edge in a 3-4, so he would be a strong side left DE in a 4-3. If he can get close to 300, he can play either ends in a 3-4.
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That would be stupid...
 

GreasyGopher said:
Yes, but sliding inside from time to time is completely different than going full time.
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yeah, not what I was suggesting him do that. would be a horrible decision for us and his draft stock. was pointing out that him sliding in occasionally wouldn't even help the current lack of DT depth bc he already does that.
 


GreasyGopher said:
Yes, but sliding inside from time to time is completely different than going full time.
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I do think they only slide a DE into a DT spot on 2nd and long or 3rd and long to get more speed, quickness in the front four. They would not do it on short yardage plays which in most cases are run first situations.
 

DRJ said:
I do think they only slide a DE into a DT spot on 2nd and long or 3rd and long to get more speed, quickness in the front four. They would not do it on short yardage plays which in most cases are run first situations.
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Yes, moving Smith to a DT on obvious passing downs makes a ton of sense. The post I quoted seemed to insinuate doing that on a permanent basis which would not be a good idea.
 

boozer said:
yeah, not what I was suggesting him do that. would be a horrible decision for us and his draft stock. was pointing out that him sliding in occasionally wouldn't even help the current lack of DT depth bc he already does that.
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That’s not how that post reads especially with the discussion about his position in the NFL.
 







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