Big Dan won't be dropping into coverage
More like instead of being told to stand ground and take on 2 blockers, he can now push the pocket into the backfield on certain plays. Dan can do that, and when he gets his sacks, that's how he does it. Whereas the other 3 do it with athleticism, Big Dan can do it with sheer bulk and strength. He still may be inactive on game day, but I don't feel badly about him getting some work, and there is no way I leave him inactive week 1, when the Pats just built a power running line.