Here's my concern... Butler's only signed through next season. Say he has a great season, then he becomes a free agent and we're forced to either break the bank for yet another player to keep him or we let him walk in free agency. I'd rather just draft a young pass rusher that we can pay very little for and not have to worry about what becomes of Butler.

right now we are loaded with edge rushers. problem is they stay on the field for to many plays. the idea works great if a team is playing catch up ball. but in a close game we need to address areas on the defense

DL needs depth

OLB needs to be stout against the run and solid in pass coverage.

Knox is an edge rusher?
He weighs 200 pounds. I thought we signed him for ST, and maybe a move to DB

Thats why I want a DT in the 1st. Look at the depth we would have then and with Bunkleys contract up next year the DT line would remain stout. In my mind it's like why not take a pick this year to prevent next years needs.Jordan will command money next season if he keeps playing well. As far as OLB, we should bring in good comp. for them all it's the ILB's I'm having serios douts about. As well as Lofton and Hawthorn played this year, Seattle ate Hawthorn up and made him look like they knew when to let him go and Lofton can't cover anyone. I personally would like to see 2 nasty thumpers in the middle that would make the quick slant recievers and rb.'s pay a toll when they entered their territory and inflict pain when they did.