6. Deatrich Wise, DE
The Patriots switched their defensive scheme from a 4-3 in 2018 to a 3-4 in 2019. It didn’t really suit Wise. He’s a lanky defensive end, whose frame works in a 4-3 defense, which he gets help from four defensive down-linemen, including two defensive tackles. But in a 3-4 defense, Wise got additional attention from offensive linemen, and wasn’t big enough to hold down his spot on the line. As a result, he played just 22% of defensive snaps. Perhaps with an offseason to put on weight and learn that new position, Wise might find himself more comfortable on the edge.
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