Raiders DE Desmond Bryant would be a good 3-4 DE

[BraveHeartFan]

I believe it all depends on the type of 3-4 you're running. I'm not expert on the subject, as I've never coached it in any fashion, but it seems to me that they're all different in their styles and approach.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by supercowboy8

I have watched a few Raider games and this guy stood out alittle watching the dline. I looked him up and seen where he wipl be a free agent.

I think he would be a good 3-4 DE, 26 year old, 6-6 310 pounds and a very smart person and is a Garrett type of guy.

Don't go look up his stats, they do not show what he actually does on the field.

Good post and good "scouting".

I pulled up the Season Pass (All-22) and reviewed him in the last 2 games.

He is the primary backup/rotational DT for the Raiders. The starters are 2 big money guys, Richard Seymour and Tommy Kelly.

The Raiders play primarily a 4-3 front, but do run some variations on occasion.

Bryant got the start against the Ravens with Seymour out. He played primarily as the RDT, but he did move around on a few plays.

I was impressed with Bryant. He is very good at shooting the gaps as a pass rusher and appears to be strong against the run.

His build (6-6 ,310) would be a perfect fit as a 3-4 DE. If he was on the Cowboys roster this year, I think he would be their best DE.

I have no idea what it would cost to sign him. If the Raiders keep Tommy Kelly, then I would expect Bryant to look for a starting job on another team.