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Patriots host free agent LB who thrived with Brian Flores’ Dolphins
From PFF, for whatever it’s worth:
One free agent each NFL team can't afford to lose | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
Patriots host free agent LB who thrived with Brian Flores’ Dolphins
From PFF, for whatever it’s worth:
MIAMI DOLPHINS: EDGE ANDREW VAN GINKEL
Van Ginkel would be a rotational player for this Dolphins defense behind edge defenders Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb — and Melvin Ingram III if he returns — but he brings a different skill set weighing about 40 pounds less than those guys. He had a career year as a pass rusher in 2021 with 45 pressures, including a 14.9% pressure rate that ranked 14th among edge defenders, but was delegated to more of a reserve role in 2022. Perhaps this provides the impetus for Van Ginkel to push for a larger role elsewhere, but if not, he’d be a solid player to bring back for Miami.
Despite his lack of size, he’s also a solid run defender on the edge, with his 81.6 run-defense grade over the past three seasons the ninth-best mark at the position. It’s good to create different assignments for opposing offensive linemen, who, in turn, have to deal with speed, power and finesse from guys with different styles and body types.
One free agent each NFL team can't afford to lose | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF