Since we recently had some points changes my version of Rebel beef did as well. i kept Blount as he was but had to down grade everything else. The lower ps is not terrible but things still get deleted rather quickly as long as my opponent's green dice are being god like.

For those that dont know what i created it before here is the updated list for 198 points:

Lt. Blount: predator

2x grey squad bombers (ywings); Dorsal turret, Veteren turret gunner.

2x blue squad pilots (b-wings): just stock targets lol.

How about arvel crynyd or a kwing?

If the kwing slams its has easier time to block 2 speed 3 manouvers cover distance.

I honestly haven't thought of either one. Ariel might be a great choice, although when I play the k wing I'm using Miranda as a bomber instead of blocking,though you have posed for an interesting idea on this.