I wouldn't but even if you would, is Chandler Jones the guy you'd do it for?
And what players would you be willing to do without over the next 4 years to accommodate his cap hits of $15.5m, $19.5m, $19m and $18.5m? Because that's why the decision was made to trade him. The harsh reality of the cap and it's impact on team building is easy for us as fans to ignore but the Pats never do. How they've handled it is one of the primary reasons they have stayed at the top of the mountain.
I don't want to sound as if I'm dismissing
@primetime 's position because having an elite pass rusher would be nice. The problem with a pass rusher, imo, is that they often neglect the edge. I'd prefer generating pressure by collapsing the pocket, occasional stunts and a few blitzes.
My thinking out loud:
Malcom Brown, Adam Butler, VV and Guy are a great group to add to. Find a Branch replacement and this line is solid.
Trey Flower is a stud. Wise's second year along with River's first year will be fun to watch. Having Harrison back for another year would be nice as well.
Linebacker needs some speed. Hightower is a stud and a leader. KVN is solid. Find an LB with better than sloth like tendencies and they'd have a good complimentary LB corp.
McCourty, Chung and Harmon are solid.
Gilmore, Rowe, ???? (The Butler situation sucks but the best of luck to him)
Anyways it'll fun to see how this offseason shakes out.
