You have a good point champ. And other sports writers have said the same thing. Maybe we shouldn't move him to DE, but bring in a mauler to stuff the run on at least first or second downs. Change it up some. If it's 3rd and short, bring in Jamal (or similar type). If it's 2nd or 3rd and long, bring in Ratliff. Keep him fresh. He is tiring out at the end of games and seasons by being an every down nose tackle. He isn't big enough to take the constant pounding.
Also, if another nose tackle is brought in, at least try to see what he can do at DE in practice and preseason. What if he does turn out to be a phenomenal DE? It's worth a try right? But....if the nose tackle position suffers because he is not there, then go ahead and return him there, because a great NT is more effective than a great DE in the 3-4 in my opinion. (A NT helps both DE's if he is great, but a great DE may not help the NT or other DE as much.)
