Both Batten and Moats were college defensive ends, so that is a good start for them.
Batten was getting playing time early in the year and was showing he could play (sans the stupid late hit on Vick) He hardly saw the field when Merriman went down, I'm still scratching my head about the decision to pushed him out of the field for Spencer Johnson, rendering two player useless.
I can see him being a better fit at LB, he's more agile in space than Moats, I can see the coaching staff moving him to SOLB. Unfortunately the uncertainty migh play against his odds to make the team.
Moats was our most consistent pass rusher, there were no high sacks numbers but the guy was the guy that put the most pressure on opposing QBs. I saw him giving fits to two LT monsters like Thomas and Long. He still has potential and I hope Chan and Wanny can see that.
FWIW and for the measurables fans, Moats has longer arms than Alex Carrington (though, he has smaller hands)
Alex Carrington Arkansas State Height: 6'5 1/4 Weight: 285 Arm lenght: 33 1/4 Hand size: 10 1/2 40 time: 4.89 Bench press: 26
Arthur Moats James Madison Height: 6'0 1/4 Weight: 246 Arm lenght: 33 3/4 Hand size: 8 5/8 40 time: 4.66 Bench press: 24 Vertical: 36.5 Shuttle: 4.37
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2010/combine/de.html