When the Bills drafted a slightly undersized defensive tackle ninth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, they were hoping that they had found someone in the mold of an Aaron Donald. The problem with comparing players based on their body types, though, is that we sometimes heap giant expectations onto players who just haven’t had the chance to show who they are yet. When we add in the different responsibilities of different players who play the same position in different schemes, it’s a recipe for disappointment.

If we were looking for Donald with that draft pick, we’re likely very disappointed in this particular player’s performance throughout the first part of his career. Then again, if we’re comparing almost any defensive tackle across the entire history of the sport against Donald, we’re goi

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