Jabaal Sheard anyone?

[Paul_Newman]

I think the value for both would be Mallet, and the Patriots second round pick.

I personally, wouldn't want that deal. I don't like Mallet. I think that's what the Browns would want if the Patriots were interested.

I would do that deal in second if I'm New England. You guys would have one of the most dominant defensive lines in all of football.

Rubin is a pro bowl caliber defensive tackle. Him next to Wilfork? Are you kidding me.

And Sheard is good, problem is the Browns never had that compliment pass rusher in the 4-3 to blend with him.

I'd jump all over it if I'm New England.

 

[Paul_Newman]

I don't understand why the Browns would consider neither Rubin nor Sheard a good fit for a 3-4 defense.

I wanted Bill to take Rubin in the 5th round of the 2008 draft instead of UDFA-talent Matty Slater;
doing so would've mitigated the desire to take Busto Brace the following year.
I also wanted either Sheard or Brooks Reed at 33 in the 2011 draft instead of Glas-IR Dowling.

Both players I thought at the time would've been great fits on our then 3-4 defense. Now Cleveland
doesn't think that they fit on a 3-4 defense?

Rubin is not a nose tackle. We got an absolute stud in Phil Taylor, and a lot of depth at his position.

IMO, Rubin is more likely to get dealt, than Sheard. I don't think Sheard is going any where.

Grossi speculates a lot, but he could be right about Rubin. I don't see him playing much now that we're going back to a 3-4. And he's too talented to not see the field.

I think the Pats would benefit more with him, than Sheard. Sheard is good, but Rubin is much better.

 

[jmt57]

Just for fun, I did a search in the Draft Forum on Sheard from when he was a prospect, to get people's thoughts on him:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/742600-jabaal-sheard.html



There was also quite a bit of speculation that the Pats would take Sheard on Day Two:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/750808-day-2-sheard.html

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england...iots-gamble-reed-sheard-being-there-56-a.html

 

[patsfan-1982]

he has started all 16 games both of he's seasons in the NFL with a average of all most 8 sacks, yes I would trade mallett for him if the browns wanted to do that he's a 24 year old pass rusher vs a 25 year old QB that if all goes right will never play a meaningful down for the pats,

I know a lot of people will say mallet will be worth a 2th or more next year but if he has a bad preseason no one will want him or he may even get cut I would take a shot at the pass rusher, I don't think this trade will happen but I would like it if it did

 

[VJCPatriot]

Looks like Cleveland could be looking to unload Jabaal Sheard and Ahtyba Rubin, both are a poor fit for their new 3-4 scheme. I know Sheard was a draft binkie for many on this board.

Lombardi and Belichick are good friends and frequent trade partners. Lombardi loves Mallett and Belichick is looking for a pass rushing DE. I wonder if Mallett for Sheard could be in the cards.



Jabaal Sheard - Cleveland Browns - 2013 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Sheard for a 7th, absolutely. Anything higher we can't afford with our paucity of picks.

Ok after further reflection, it's unlikely they'd give him up for a late round pick.
3rd is probably the highest I'd be willing to go, but that would really hurt us in terks of draft picks, we'd only have 2 picks left in the top 100.

 

[fester]

Oh look at Captain Hindsight --- "I don't want the Patriots draft a multiple time Pro-Bowler --- My judgement is always superior..."

I don't understand why the Browns would consider neither Rubin nor Sheard a good fit for a 3-4 defense.

I wanted Bill to take Rubin in the 5th round of the 2008 draft instead of UDFA-talent Matty Slater;
doing so would've mitigated the desire to take Busto Brace the following year.
I also wanted either Sheard or Brooks Reed at 33 in the 2011 draft instead of Glas-IR Dowling.

Both players I thought at the time would've been great fits on our then 3-4 defense. Now Cleveland
doesn't think that they fit on a 3-4 defense?