jaybadger82
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Worthy is 6'3", which is short for DE in a 3-4. The beat reporters are saying his best chance to play is inside on the 4-3 situations. Daniels and Muir are no taller or shorter.
Merling is the prototype, sizewise, for the DE: 6'5" and 300+ pounds. Keep in mind the DE goes up against offensive tackles that are routinely 6'5" and 300 pounds and a shorter guy will get pummeled by a larger tackle. It's all about leverage.
So what the Packers have are about a dozen guys on the defensive line and they hope that 5-6 stick. Daniels is a prime candidate for the practice squad.
We play much less base 3-4 than you seem to think in today's passing league.
I think your blanket statement about leverage is also incorrect: guys that are low and quick can and will burn 6'5", 300+ pound o-linemen and get at QBs. You may be sleeping on Daniels. We'll see how it plays out.