You have to look past this season for that answer. 2026 DEs under contract are only Groot, Hoecht and Solomon (who personally I don’t think is a valid 3 down option). I am sure if you asked Beane he would mention that they’re trying to win a Super Bowl AND sustain success year after year.
I agree it’s frustrating and disappointing given the results thus far. I am also curious if they expected Epiness to have as good of a year as he is having. Possibly they wanted to move him or Solomon, bringing the DE numbers to a more reasonable number. Bosas injury history could play into this, as well as the suspension.
It’s 100% fair to question the investment, although idk how much more a 3rd round WR or S would be contributing at this point.