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

Better corners allowing for man to man coverage and blitzing.

Okafor has proven he can rush the passer at this level, as be provided efficient rushing across from Jones

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While Okafor recorded only 29 total pressures – including four sacks – in 2016, he did it on just 180 pass-rushing snaps as he played a limited role and became a situational pass-rusher last season. In fact, while his previous career high was 50.1 percent, 77.9 percent of Okafor’s snaps came as a pass-rusher in 2016 as he earned an overall grade above 52.0 for the first time in his career – he graded out at 72.5 in his fourth season. 

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Kikaha is healthy enough for OTAs, and we added the most efficient college pass rusher.


Also, having Rankins for the year, along with experience, will pair nicely for interior pressure with Fairley.

So, secondary that allows for blitzing due to their man2man skills, and the 4 additions compared to last year on that side.