Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Is it just me or is it hard to see where Clowney would fit in a 3-4 D? I realize we would change looks and such, but he seems like a pure 4-3 DE. I think we'd be better off grabbing Mack/Robinson/Matthews (or trading down). I was iffy on Clown before but now it seems like a real big stretch to draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I don't see a pure fit with Clowney in our defense last year. Clowney is the same kind of player as Osi: only a hand in the dirt rusher with no coverage ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 I don't see a pure fit with Clowney in our defense last year. Clowney is the same kind of player as Osi: only a hand in the dirt rusher with no coverage ability.Agreed... I mean he's a "perfect" version of Osi... still don't see a fit for him on our D now... (or Osi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Mays Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 With his size and ability he can play anywhere, but he's best serve pinning his ears back and going hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F_A_1_C_O_N Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm sick of clowney. Nothing against the OP. But there is just to many people talking on a guy who has a lot of flags. Hope free agent starts soon. Just so maybe i can go a day without hearing about this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If Clowney falls, you grab him, but he shouldn't be the guy we are depending on designing our defensive scheme after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Amani Toomer said it best, if a guy is a beast he's still going to get more than 3 sacks even being double-teamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If Clowney falls, you grab him, but he shouldn't be the guy we are depending on designing our defensive scheme after.I agree. You take him and make him work given his talent, but he just isn't a perfect schematic fit like Mack and Barr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIAfan Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If we switch to 3-4, then Clown Boy is not gonna be a falcon, but I am still skeptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power I Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Demarcus Ware's Combine:6040, 2514.56 4027 reps38 1/2 vert10'02" broad jump6.85 3 coneJadeveon Clowney's Combine:6052, 2664.53 4021 reps37 1/2 vert10'04" broad7.27 3 coneNope. No idea how he'd fit in a 3-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Clowney wants to be a 3-4 OLB i believe. Didn't he say he had lost all that weight before the combine so he could do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Another reason that we will noy trade up for him. Mack or Robinson will be our first picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeytonMannings Forehead Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Clowney would fit in any defense as long as he's pointed at the quarterback. Bruce Smith played just about his whole career as a 3-4 defensive end and got 200 sacks doing it because he was essentially allowed to function as a 4-3 end. No coach alive is going to waste a talent like Clowney playing him head up on a tackle every play.The same question was asked about Von Miller when Denver drafted him: "How's he going to fit in Fox's 4-3 defense?" Little details like 3-4 or 4-3 are for fans to argue over. Coaches (well good coaches) find places for their special players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Dupa Falcon Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 We don't get him! This could be a good thing down the road. Im sorry guy's but, I see bust on this dude.Need way to much more for our team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Demarcus Ware's Combine:6040, 2514.56 4027 reps38 1/2 vert10'02" broad jump6.85 3 coneJadeveon Clowney's Combine:6052, 2664.53 4021 reps37 1/2 vert10'04" broad7.27 3 coneNope. No idea how he'd fit in a 3-4.actually the most important comparison would be that 3 cone drill shows your change of direction ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAFalconFan Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 actually the most important comparison would be that 3 cone drill shows your change of direction abilityA less-agile and weaker version of Demarcus Ware. Sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 A less-agile and weaker version of Demarcus Ware. Sounds about right. maybe. I think I'd still go with mack if want to go to a 3-4. If we are sticking to the 4-3 clowney is a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If we switch to a 3-4 we should go with Mack and hopefully save our picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Dupa Falcon Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 How about the passion factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I think the switch to the 3-4 thing is overblown. We were a 50/50 34/43 team last year....I wouldnt expect that to change a whole ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Didn't Clowney stand up at SC as well? Besides he's such a great athlete, scheme wouldn't matter. It's more an accountability of lack of senior production worries me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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