The Chase for the #1 Overall Pick

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Originally Posted by nunusguy

I see JJ's natural position as a strong-side 4-3 DE, in the mold of Michael Strahande. But he could play inside or outside in the 4-3, much as the great Reggie White did. But JJ is clearly athletic enough to be an edge-rusher as a DE in the 4-3, and then on the strong-side over the TE he'd be a monster against rushing plays.

It depends largely on down and distance. On run downs he may lineup outside. On pass downs he likely slides inside. He probably bounces around quite a bit either way. But he is not a true edge rush guy, even though he can do enough of it to make a guy respect it and not shade inside. He is most effective over the guard and shooting a gap.