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makes a lot of sense to me. His future is probably at DT in the NFL or at least be versatile enough to be a hybrid type guy.

i like the thought. at an absolute minimum, get him as many snaps as you can, at DT, in passing situations. Magee's a big, strong dude, who should be able to set the edge on running plays, but you're right that he probably lacks the athleticism to be a big-time pass rusher, especially when projecting to the next level. I can see Magee as a much bigger Gary Mason Jr on the inside, and just look at the impact Mason made, down the stretch, last season.

Yes. Projected.

I think he did play a little better every game. Seemed timid at times. I would like to see a better burst at the start. He has the speed and quickness he just needs to use it. More playing time early next year will help.

He's either a 3-4 DE in the NFL or a 4-3 DT in the NFL, also with him coming up from a 3A school there is a massive transition in speed of game and physicality on the line to adjust to... I think with a full off season with Kaz and spring practice he has a chance to either become a legit threat off the edge next season if he develops a quicker first step or he will pack on some weight and become one hell of an athletic DT... Either way it's a win win for the defense.

i can't remember the last time we had this many defensive lineman that i was excited about seeing play. Magee, Oakman, Palmer, and Banks jump to the front of my mind. throw in McCallister and Lloyd with how they improved late last season, and even Blackshear and Clemons-Valdez because they got light-years better from the season's start to end. Osei's a wild-card, because he's so raw, but if he picks up the game, then he could be a HUGE impact guy in the middle. he'll be a grown man playing against kids...literally!

we're normally just trying to think of enough names to fill a d-line two-deep, but now we've got bodies, and quite a few guys that actually have you excited about the potential of our front 4. it's mostly unproven, but there's definitely the ability there to give some confidence.

that's why i said he's a wildcard. i'm really not expecting much from him, but you can't rule out the possibility that he picks up on the nuances that go with playing DT. if that happens, then he can't help but be a big contributor. his physical maturity, alone, gives him an enormous advantage over anyone he'll be playing against.

How much does Banks weigh now? It seems like he'll be a DT to me.

He's atleast 270 now should be 280-285 by August. I see him as having a say so in the defensive tackle rotation.

I like Magee at DT, too. I know this - the people I knew in McKinney who personally watched Palmer play in high school believe he is destined to play on Sundays. They say his athleticism is freakish. Blackshear ended the season as a Big 12 DT. He will only get better. Hopefully we can a JUCO DT in here and Valdez will reach his potential.