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Jadeveon Clowney
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, Aug 18 2023 11:35 AM
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 11:35 AM
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 11:49 AM
Won't be the popular opinion around here, but I personally like it.
Above average pass rusher, great run stopper. Even last season PFF had him with a 75.8 rating overall.
Let him set the edge early, and let Ojabo pin his ears back on obvious passing downs. Solid move.
Above average pass rusher, great run stopper. Even last season PFF had him with a 75.8 rating overall.
Let him set the edge early, and let Ojabo pin his ears back on obvious passing downs. Solid move.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 11:50 AM
Can he play Corner?
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 11:54 AM
Can he play Corner?
No, but if he can do his job without disrupting the team (which seems unlikely), he should help the secondary.
I think it's a terrible signing, but they're in hail mary mode right now, clearly.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:02 PM
Better than doing nothing. They needed another edge guy.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:17 PM
Better than doing nothing. They needed another edge guy.
Particularly when you consider Bowser's health status. We need someone with experience to handle SAM duties and be an edge setter.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:21 PM
He's got experience alright. Experience being a selfish ass teammate and a me-first guy with no desire to actually win.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:27 PM
He's got experience alright. Experience being a selfish ass teammate and a me-first guy with no desire to actually win.
You're probably right but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that it was more the Browns dysfunctional ways than anything else. He's still a solid run defender and one thing is for sure- considering the fragile state of their secondary, if they don't stop the run and consistently put pressure on quarterbacks, they're in for a world of hurt.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:28 PM
They are prob not in for any "world of hurt".
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:29 PM
You're probably right but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that it was more the Browns dysfunctional ways than anything else. He's still a solid run defender and one thing is for sure- considering the fragile state of their secondary, if they don't stop the run and consistently put pressure on quarterbacks, they're in for a world of hurt.
I mean this is his 5th org in 9 years as a "premium" talent (at least coming out) at a position where there isn't enough good talent. I don't think he deserves much benefit of the doubt. But it's what we've got, so hope it works out.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 12:57 PM
His 9 sacks in '21 aren't that long ago.
If he can stay on the field - always an issue - that's not an impossible goal.
Doesn't make you feel great about what the Ravens currently feel about Bowser, Ojabo, Oweh... but ok.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 01:00 PM
He has worked with Anthony Weaver and Chuck Smith before, so that might help.
I think he may play in Campbell's spot as much as OLB
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 01:14 PM
He is always injured so I would have signed Houston, before Carolina, or Van Noys. That being said, he wears the purple and black, so I will cheer for him!
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 01:26 PM
How many times this season will they show the highlight of that one hit from college?
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 01:36 PM
How many times this season will they show the highlight of that one hit from college?
At least 17 times. The guy has gotten mileage out of that shot.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 02:11 PM
How much did that one highlight make him the #1 pick. You have to give evaluators more credit than that right? Its been awhile now but wasnt he kinda damaged goods to some extent exiting college.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 02:22 PM
Can he play Corner?
Beat me to it 
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 02:23 PM
I don't love it, but also don't hate it. That's all I got 
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 02:38 PM
Clowney still has some juice. I dont doubt that. I dont trust Oweh or Ojabo. If those two show up and show out awesome but they needed a vet with juice after losing Houston.
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Posted 18 August 2023 - 03:03 PM
Clowney still has some juice. I dont doubt that. I dont trust Oweh or Ojabo. If those two show up and show out awesome but they needed a vet with juice after losing Houston.
Neither do I. Ojabo is an unknown quanity and Oweh just spent the last year proving preseason football means nothing. His 2022 was a major disappointment and he regressed instead of improving on 2021. It would be amazing if both could realize their potential and combine for about 20 sacks. Unfortunately, you just can't marry yourself to those expectations and be a realist. Odds are, neither will be that impactful which makes Clowney's signing probably more imperative than most of us would like to admit to.
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