So Long, Jadeveon Clowney

[Randolphkeys]

Malik makes Richardson expendable. Similar players. We will probably draft a DT

Even the best defensive linemen in the NFL only play 70-80 percent of the snaps. Malik Jackson is older and will be at his best as a super sub, backing up Richardson and the ends.

 

[bubba52782]

Crazy to think he still just turned 28.

Wow. Didn’t realize that. I guess with as much as he’s been linked to so many teams over the last several years and how he’s moved around I would have guessed early 30s. Plenty of room to prove it and get another big contract

 

[DJTJ]

Will someone ask him what changed from year to year?

 

[avs2000]

Wow. Didn’t realize that. I guess with as much as he’s been linked to so many teams over the last several years and how he’s moved around I would have guessed early 30s. Plenty of room to prove it and get another big contract

One year deal is fine. Good move

 

[FrontPageNews]

If Richardson restructures, why would you not want the depth on the DLine?

I 100% want Richardson. Just saying AB may feel like he’s expendable now since he and Malik are similar players and cheaper.

 

[PITCavsFan]

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

Malik makes Richardson expendable. Similar players. We will probably draft a DT

 

[Kbiz]

I wouldn't be quick to cut anyone. We are well aware of what depth issues can do to a defensive unit.

 

[Hurl Bruce]

Browns Twitter release:

 

[col63onel]

 

[Lee]

I wouldn't be quick to cut anyone. We are well aware of what depth issues can do to a defensive unit.

Richardson is going to make 12 million in his final year, we are not 3 or 4 million over the cap. If we dont restructure he is 13.7 mill against cap because of signing bonus, if we cut he save 12 million.

Is he worth 12 mill in a world that clowney got 8 mill? Dalvin Tomlinson got 10.5 for 2 years, (cap friendly with extending the money), Suh got 9 mill, Shelby Harris got 9 million.

All 3 of those are better DT's than Sheldon, who is at 12 mill. He wont get more than 7-8 million on the open market.

Give him a 2 year contract worth 15 mill, pay him 5 mill in bonus, and 5 mill a year, make the 5 mill this year guaranteed, next year if we cut, we can save 5 mill and pay 2.5 or we have a good DT for another year.

Win/Win for both sides.

 

[tristan+kyrie=$]

can’t double both

 

[Lee]

can’t double both

You can in a 2 tight end set (a 12 grouping), but that reduces the pass options to just 2 WR and a back out of the back field which allows the secondary to double both WR's.

Either way, Clowney and Myles should be a problem.

What is really good about the signing is Clowney is one of the best DE's against the run.

Edit, a 02 grouping keeps the tight ends in to double, but gives 3 WR as targets. Might see some of that this season.

 

[bronko]

I've always had negative feelings towards Clowney, stemming from his final season at SC, where he didn't appear to have a strong desire to play. Many questioned his desire and it seemed like his eye was on the NFL Draft and not Gamecock football. His pro career has been nice but underwhelming, thus all the different team jerseys in his closet. Berry knows best, though, so I'm hoping he comes in motivated and healthy, while not being terribly optimistic.

 

[AZ_]

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