Not sure if Ferrell is available for trade, or if this is just you spit-balling, but he'd be a great addition. He never developed into a premier edge rusher, but he's a solid all-around player who could thrive here. Great suggestion.
Cousins, Thanks for the retort.
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"It appears the Las Vegas Raiders are ready to move on from edge rusher Clelin Ferrell.
The Silver and Black have reportedly had trade discussions involving the 2019 No. 4 pick as the Nov. 2 deadline approaches, according to Sports Illustrated's
Albert Breer."
So even at the Trade deadline last year they tried to move him. Round peg/square hole. Mayock wanted pass rush. Got that from Crosby during that same Draft class but Ferrell, not so much. Was much better stopping the run. In fact he was inserted at DT many plays last year for quickness and actually did a good job. The same thing we did with Trey Flowers when he thrived.
Listening to Callahan from the Herald, he pointed to the fact that setting the edge was at issue last year. He also pointed out that during the final stretch especially losses to the Colts, Bills and Dolphins the only averaged 2 QB hits per game. Bill looks at QB pressures as being valuable like sacks. Ferrell had 20 in 2020 but few sacks and in 2021 with diminished snaps he still had 15 QB pressures.
“I think if you look at the overall passing game, the statistic that stands out the most in terms of correlation is pressure. So pressure on the quarterback leads to more bad plays than sacks do, in terms of turnovers unless you have strip sacks, obviously. That’s the No. 1. After that, pressures cause bad throws and potentially turnovers,” Belichick admitted.
Putting my chips on the table for this kid. BB could make Clelin's career. Will be cheaper to own that Flowers or Clowney (who I would love to have and still only 29). BB would love this kid's family military background.
A lower pick should do it (5th?6th) or perhaps a swap of Jennings who Josh knows well into a more pass rushing venue in Vegas across from Crosby. Jennings is not a LB nor DE that fits our system, and then 3rd rounder Perkins has "bust" stamped on his forehead. Callahan goes on to say he was shelved because he was not in shape.
If Jordan Davis falls to #21 you have to take him, but the Chargers stand in our way . so.......Drafting Logan Hall might be a similar plan. Can play inside or out. Remember Aaron Donald is 6'1" and 280lbs.
To summarize; Getting Parker made a WR less of a Draft 'have-to-get". I think BB would still consider front seven on Defense a target (plus CB and LB with speed). We still need Team speed on defense so adding Ferrell who is young and not the cost of a Clowney, helps. You still need a WR and at least one more OL prior to the Draft.
OBJ? o.k. but he's not ready until November (ACL)....this is the same situation as Jameson at #21. Both are great to have but figure in 2023. Mr. Kraft is looking at 2022 in no uncertain terms. You have a kid on the Jaguars in the same situation as Parker on their depth chart. Laviska Shenault can be a Deebo type. Had 63 receptions lat year on a terrible Team. He is being shopped. Rather have his than a Draft pick WR mid round.
O-Line? J.C. Tretter would be my pick. Was a CAP causality. Rated top three Centers in Pass Pro the last three years running. Can play Guard. So RG and back up for Andrews. Only 31. Cheaper than Mason and much better than Ferentz. Now Draft a OT.
That is my take. I have mentioned these players before bit I give you my reasons.
Thoughts?
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