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Head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn both spoke this week about how excited they are for the opportunity presented to third-year defensive lineman Josh Paschal after his role is expected to increase significantly with the loss of veteran edge rusher Marcus Davenport for the season.

“Well, they’re two completely different people and body types, but the only thing I think they’re similar is that they’re both capable of ripping with power,” Glenn said this week. “Obviously Davenport is the longer guy, so he has a few more tools that he can use than Paschal, but Paschal is stockier, on the ground, so he can use his spin moves and stuff like that to win. But they both have advantages between each other so they can go out and be successful.

Paschal struggled with injuries his first two seasons but is healthy now and Glenn said he sees growth in his young defensive lineman every week. Paschal played 18 snaps last week after Davenport opted out. He couldn’t find the stat sheet, but Glenn liked what he saw on the tape of Paschal calling on several others to make plays.

“When he plays injury-free, he’s been able to play for us because we know there’s growth there,” Glenn said. “The more he plays, the more he will grow, we know that. So I’m looking forward to seeing this player go out there every day, put in a tough fight and be able to improve and play for us.”