It kind of confirms to me what I have been thinking for the last couple years.
DEs are becoming less and less vital in the pass rush and interior pass rush is Uber important anymore.
I have felt watching games over the past couple years these quick strike offenses have effectively schemed the High Paid DE out of making major impacts. I mean heck even the likes of Big Ben who used to hold the ball forever is getting it out in 2.5 seconds or less.
makes me wonder if this is the trend and I think Ravens, the most analytical team in NFL, is seeing it as well.
I think anymore with the way offenses are pressure is going to come from scheme more than that top end 20M AAV DE.