Why not Clay Matthews for 3rd down?

Howboutdemcowboys31 · Apr 29, 2020

Guy got 8 sacks last year
Knows McCarthy
Won't have to worry about him off the field
Veteran Leadership and won a Super Bowl
Won't be cheap but won't be super expensive either
Our biggest weakness is the secondary, why not lessen their load by bringing more pass rush

There is no guarantee Gregory or Aldon get reinstated. There is even less of a guarantee that they won't get suspended again if reinstated. I think Clay is a safe veteran option who can make a difference on 3rd downs for us. I'm surprised MM hasn't given him a phone call personally.

JoeKing · Apr 29, 2020

Howboutdemcowboys31 said:
Guy got 8 sacks last year

Knows McCarthy

Won't have to worry about him off the field

Veteran Leadership and won a Super Bowl

Won't be cheap but won't be super expensive either

Our biggest weakness is the secondary, why not lessen their load by bringing more pass rush

There is no guarantee Gregory or Aldon get reinstated. There is even less of a guarantee that they won't get suspended again if reinstated. I think Clay is a safe veteran option who can make a difference on 3rd downs for us. I'm surprised MM hasn't given him a phone call personally.

I've hated that guy for so long I just don't feel that generous toward him. And as for Aldon and Randy not being any guarantee to get reinstated, what's your hurry to get that decision handed down? The commish's decision is coming in May so have some damn patience.

joshjwp · Apr 29, 2020

I've thought the same thing. I think I'd probably sign Bennett personally but I don't see why Matthew's wouldn't be considered.

BotchedLobotomy · Apr 29, 2020

Maybe MMs familiarity with him is the reason he’s NOT here? The guy wore out his welcome in GB and LA.

Howboutdemcowboys31 · Apr 29, 2020

JoeKing said:
I've hated that guy for so long I just don't feel that generous toward him. And as for Aldon and Randy not being any guarantee to get reinstated, what's your hurry to get that decision handed down? The commish's decision is coming in May so have some damn patience.

I see your point. I just want to cover myself in case Goodell is in his usual screw the Cowboys mood.

nightrain · Apr 29, 2020

Too old. I could have gotten 5 sacks behind that DL.

Howboutdemcowboys31 · Apr 29, 2020

nightrain said:
Too old. I could have gotten 5 sacks behind that DL.

Also see your point.

But if Gregory and Aldon aren't reinstated, or they are and they get in trouble again, he's a much better option than Crawford or a rookie rushing on 3rd down. I like the Anae pick but I don't think he's better than Clay Matthews today.

ItzKelz · Apr 29, 2020

Cowboys22 · Apr 29, 2020

They have enough at that spot. Give someone the reps and let them develop. They’ve drafted what five DEs in the past 3 years. What’s the point if you never let them play?

Idgit · Apr 29, 2020

Hey! I’ve heard that guy’s name before, too!

conner01 · Apr 29, 2020

I expect a couple more players signed myself
I don’t expect any big names

J12B · Apr 29, 2020

Clay Matthew's is done and needs a haircut

Mr_437 · Apr 29, 2020

Aldon, RG, Anae on the RDE side... there's no room for Clay.

Howboutdemcowboys31 · Apr 29, 2020

Cowboys22 said:
They have enough at that spot. Give someone the reps and let them develop. They’ve drafted what five DEs in the past 3 years. What’s the point if you never let them play?

Crawford - just a run down guy
Jelks, Armstrong, Jackson - later picks or undrafted for a reason
Aldon & Gregory - aren't reinstated yet nor can either be trusted to stay around if they are
Anae - very happy about the pick, but he is a rookie

I wanna win now ya'll.

Howboutdemcowboys31 · Apr 29, 2020

Mr_437 said:
Aldon, RG, Anae on the RDE side... there's no room for Clay.

Two of those guys on that list don't exist as of today. We HOPE they will be reinstated, and stay reinstated

JoeKing · Apr 29, 2020

Howboutdemcowboys31 said:
I see your point. I just want to cover myself in case Goodell is in his usual screw the Cowboys mood.

I get the sense this is not going to be a hard decision for the commish to make in Aldon's case. Randy's case may be a little harder to approve but I expect them both back.

Point-of-the-Star · Apr 29, 2020

OK, he's dirty. I loathe his play! Watch him go for Romo's knee ... LATE ! No flag (was a TD).

This was the Dez no catch PO game. Think what you want but CM can KMA.

MoistMayonnaise · Apr 29, 2020

I'm happy with our guys.

Kolemmitt · Apr 29, 2020

Howboutdemcowboys31 said:
Also see your point.

But if Gregory and Aldon aren't reinstated, or they are and they get in trouble again, he's a much better option than Crawford or a rookie rushing on 3rd down. I like the Anae pick but I don't think he's better than Clay Matthews today.

I think if Gregory and Smith are not reinstated, he will come aboard.

Howboutdemcowboys31 · Apr 29, 2020

Point-of-the-Star said:
OK, he's dirty. I loathe his play! Watch him go for Romo's knee ... LATE ! No flag (was a TD).

This was the Dez no catch PO game. Think what you want but CM can KMA.

I was mad then, but am visioning Wentz being flinchy knowing Clay is coming

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