Are we better at DE

There might not be another unit on the team that we just don't know that much about. Freeny graduated, Obadeyi and Kadron Johnson transferred. I really had hoped that Obadeyi was going to be the next really solid DE for us. It never panned out. Paup returns. He has great speed at edge, but it hasn't always translated into the games. I think the staff is expecting big things from Bradley. He was starting during the scrimmage and I think will slide down to DT from time to time. Hart should very much be in the rotation. He played more as a true freshman than he did last year. Alexander Duke comes in from Houston. He hasn't played much in his previous 4 seasons, but he gets a fresh start here. Warkentin is massive, 6'6, and should be in the mix as well. I'll be interested to see how much playing time the 2 freshmen get; Bowman and Dubose. They are very different from each other. Bowman, big strong, good tackler at the line of scrimmage. Dubose, long, lean and can really run.

Overall, I can't say we are worse, but I definitely can't say we are better. If we don't get a consistent pass rush, it will be a long season.