Is this guy worth a look: Josh Uche

The War Room Detroit Lions — The Den
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Is Uche a better option than existing DL on the roster, maybe not, curious what those more in tune with players than I am think?

A recent report indicated Uche and the Patriots have not held extension talks, leaving him on a path toward departing in free agency in March. New England does not have a history of valuing situational edge rushers such as the Michigan alum as highly as other teams. As such, it would not come as a surprise if a market developed for his services to close out the 2023 season, but also for years to come on a long-term deal given out by an acquiring team. Uche had a breakout season last year with 11.5 sacks, but he has managed just a pair so far this season.

Kyed adds that the trio of Uche, Dugger and Onwenu would each likely garner draft compensation ranging from second- to fourth-round picks if they were to be included in deadline deals. Veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne – previously named as a low-cost trade target at his position – could also draw attention and yield a Day 3 pick in return. As Jeff Howe of The Athletic notes (subscription required), New England is seen around the lea

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The problem is that he’s basically another James Houston He’s typically averaged around 20 snaps per game for NE. The hoodie never trusted him on early downs.

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I don’t think we are in a market for edge rusher.

We weren’t on draft day

We still got 7…plus we’ve added Campbell & Barnes to that role.

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Werent we trying to trade up for that Bama DE?

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Heard that , not sure if it was true or not

But I guess yes if the right blue chip player is available regardless of position we would go for it.

But I see us being sellers at deadline before buyers as get a depth edge guys go

Most likely we stand pat do nothing

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It doesn’t make sense to add another solid edge guy, IMO. Our current depth is excellent. If we add to that group it needs to be a star. A Burns/Crosby type player. I personally think neither happen.

I think the only spot we may make a move is outside CB. This staff was counting on Moseley and now he is gone.

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I still think Houston can be a star in a specialist sort of way

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