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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Karlaftis fascinates me. And the GK/Omenihu comp is an interesting one as well.
Because to one extent I agree with you but disagree to another.
As a complementary rusher, I think Karlaftis is better than Omenihu. But as a primary edge, I think Omenihu is better than GK.
In other words, if you need one of those guys as your #2 rusher, I'd rather have Omenihu. But if you need one of them as your #3 rusher, I'd rather have GK.
And I can't quite figure out why I think that. But I think it's because GK's unending motor REALLY plays up as a 3rd rusher. But as a 2nd rusher, some of his physical limitations are exposed.
Whereas Omenihu has a broader set of rush tools which makes him a better bet to win outright with less help around him. But he DOESN'T have that ridiculous motor from GK so if he DOESN'T win outright, he's less impactful.
I don't think either guy is 'better' than the other. I think they fit best in different roles.
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Kind of been banging my head against the way trying to convince people of those physical limitations. He's...sound, reliable. But his best attribute has always been his motor. That's valuable, but not half as valuable as winning quickly, and he doesn't. He's benefitted from Jones and last year's sticky coverage affording him time.
Unless there's a big uptick in his pass rushing I'd let him see out his contract and move on.