RamblinMan99 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 It's more likely for Baltimore to sign Clowney, because they picked up more cap space when they sent Earl Thomas packing. But, here's why Pittsburgh needs to quit clinching their wallets and make an offer. Bud Dupree played them so bad in 2019 and didn't even hide it. He under performed for 4 straight seasons until he somehow convinced Rooney and Colbert to pull the 5th year option and tag him. He just needs to go. He had 11.5 sacks last season and that was giving his all. Jadeveon Clowney, given a 3-4 defensive scheme that fits his style, could easily exceed that number. He's by all means a more talented pass rusher than Dupree is, and for Pittsburgh, making a move like this is a definite upgrade. What makes it tough for Pittsburgh is that Baltimore is just as equally capable of offering Clowney the 3-4 scheme that will cater to him. Baltimore is in a position in which they might not have to trade much away, but they don't need Clowney. They have great players like Calais Campbell, Matthew Judon, and Patrick Queen will be a beast in the middle. It's in their best interest to save the cap space. Pittsburgh's going to need some help on the line, especially after they had to trade Javon Hargrave earlier in the year. Baltimore could easily maximize the potential of their defensive line by signing Clowney, but this is more about Pittsburgh not allowing Baltimore to acquire another great player. Frugal Steelers not taking enough interest in higher profile players that become available has hurt them in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 With what money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 NO. Not a clowney fan. Not for the price he wants and just close this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 3 hours ago, RamblinMan99 said: He had 11.5 sacks last season and that was giving his all. Is....is anyone gonna tell him about Clowney? Somebody’s gotta tell him. I’m gonna tell him..... Clowney has 3 sacks last year, 12 in the last 2, and had never gone over 9.5. Clowney and Dupree are the Spider-Man meme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmad Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Dcash4 said: Is....is anyone gonna tell him about Clowney? Somebody’s gotta tell him. I’m gonna tell him..... Clowney has 3 sacks last year, 12 in the last 2, and had never gone over 9.5. Clowney and Dupree are the Spider-Man meme. Clowney is an actually good player his sack numbers just suck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43M Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 This guy is very similar to chrisororke....wouldnt put much stock into his ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 As much as I would love for the Ravens to sign Clowney, I don't think you have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Xmad said: Clowney is an actually good player his sack numbers just suck. So... he is a good player but his production sucks... right... got it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmad Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 4 hours ago, wwhickok said: So... he is a good player but his production sucks... right... got it.. Sack numbers are the be all of a pass rusher/edge defender. Clowney is an elite edge dude and a solid pass rusher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 13 hours ago, Xmad said: DUPREE is an actually good player his sack numbers just suck. Fixed that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamblinMan99 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 6 hours ago, wwhickok said: So... he is a good player but his production sucks... right... got it.. You can't just look at sacks. Clowney's one of the quickest pass rushers off the football in the league. He has incredible response off the line for his size. He definitely has more overall QB pressures than Dupree ever had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Sign him of 1 year vet minimum. Otherwise his is Bud Dupree with more pressures and .5 more sacks in 1 less year. He is one of the better run-stopping DE/OLB in the league but those guys do not make much His future should be a LDE in a 4-3 the kind that make 5-8M per year. Perhaps he should consider moving to 3 tech to make more money. No one in their right mind should pay Clowney top pass rusher money when he is average as a pass rusher. I would rather save that money for TJ Watt who is a top pass rusher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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