According to ESPN’s Mike Clay (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts acquiring former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is ranked as the NFL’s biggest offseason upgrade at any respective league position:
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DeForest Buckner replaces Margus Hunt
Hunt’s 2019 stat line: 17 tackles, 0 sacks
Buckner’s 2020 projection: 62 tackles, 7 sacks
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said early in the offseason that the Colts’ defensive scheme runs through the 3-technique tackle.