The Patriots have been looking for a versatile defensive end and they have it with Geneo Grissom.
There was a time last season when Chandler Jones was injured and the newly acquired Akeem Ayers was thrust into a leading role. Jones and Ayers are two entirely different players and it showed in their utilization on the field.
Chandler has an ability to kick inside on passing downs to generate pressure against interior lineman, and he has an undeniable strength and stoutness to hold the edge and force rushers inside. Ayers played defensive end out of necessity, but also showed the flexibility to drop back into coverage.