re: Convince me our pass rush will be sustantially better next year.

I think a fully healthy dl, more talent in the secondary, and running the ball ever slightly more will improve the pass rush. Then you add in coaching changes. Subtract the inevitable injuries and you still have a net gain. Did they without a doubt jump into the top half if the league, no. Did they get better, yes. There were a lot more issues last year than just having a pass rush opposite Jordan.