Pettine likes these bigger, converted DE types as his OLBs tho.
Originally Posted by: nerdmann
Yeah and I've always thought Irvin speciality was more as a 4-3 OLB blitzer and spy... though he can be a 3rd down specialist edge.
He's a faster, quicker, less versatile Fackrell... and geting paid closer to Perry and Matthews.
I'd take Irvin even though I don't think he's a great fit for the current defense other than maybe as a QB spy and blitzer from ILB, but I don't think I'd do it with that contract price.