Cowboys interested in DE Adrian Clayborn

[LatinMind]

Clayborn isnt good vs the run, but marinelli seems to have a way of getting the most out of his players. Wouldnt hate a deal for him for cheap. And thats what it will be a cheap 1yr deal IMO.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Even when he hasn't been injured he hasn't been very good.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

He is exactly the kind of guy we gamble on. Great competitor, plays through minor injuries. Bad luck twice early in his pro career does not mean we write him off.

 

[Fredd]

Even if you buy your clothes at Wal-Mart, don't you also get some special duds from Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, or Lord Taylor for those special days.? Sometimes quality is indisputable and you pay for it.

sure, but you also get some great bargains...you could get that comfy shirt that you keep for years

 

[Alexander]

Whats up with everyone wanting to low ball a plplayer ? No one will sign a league minimal contract this early in free agency.

This is so some people can just think they can make a statement by saying essentially nothing.

This is a runner up to "I would sign him but only at the right price".

 

[speedkilz88]

2013 HIGHLIGHTS

• Started all 16 games in return from a torn ACL and recorded career-high 64 tackles, including 19 for loss, six sacks and two forced fumbles.
• His 19 tackles for loss ranked fourth in the NFL behind only Robert Quinn (23), J.J. Watt (22) and Lavonte David (20).
• His 14.5 run stuffs tied for the NFL lead, along with teammate Lavonte David and Houston’s J.J. Watt, according to STATS, Inc.
• His 64 tackles were fifth-most in the NFL by a defensive end.
• In season opener at New York Jets (9/8), registering three tackles, including one for loss, and two quarterback hits.
• Notched five tackles, one sack and one pass defensed vs. New Orleans (9/15).
• Tied a career high with six tackles, including one for loss, and a sack at New England (9/22).
• Recorded four tackles, including two for loss, vs. Philadelphia (10/13).
• Posted two tackles in start at Atlanta (10/20).
• Posted four tackles, including two for loss, and one sack vs. Carolina (10/24).
• Notched two tackles and two quarterback hits at Seattle (11/3).
• Recorded one tackle and one quarterback hit vs.Miami (11/11).
• Recorded a career-high seven tackles, including two for loss, and two quarterback hits vs. Atlanta (11/17).
• Collected five tackles, including three for loss, and one sack at Detroit (11/24).
• Posted four tackles at Carolina (12/1).
• Notched three tackles, including one for loss, vs. Buffalo (12/8).
• Registered two tackles, including one for loss, and a sack vs. San Francisco (12/15).
• Recorded three tackles, including two for loss, and a forced fumble at St. Louis (12/22).
• Posted career-high with 10 tackles, including four for loss, and one sack at New Orleans (12/29).

http://www.buccaneers.com/team/roster/adrian-clayborn/5a6db39e-9614-423e-9aef-1dc9b7bfa78d/

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

its incredible...people for some outrageous reason, seem to think players will just sign any deals that are put in front of them

we should really go after Suh and see if he will play on an incentive laden contract...if he doesnt get 10+ sacks, he only gets the vet minimum

fans are the new "GM's"... they shoulda never put franchise mode on madden.

 

[CF74]

Sounds like he can make a nice impact as part of our rotation, 6+ sacks easy in that scenario..

 

[Rogerthat12]

This is so some people can just think they can make a statement by saying essentially nothing.

This is a runner up to "I would sign him but only at the right price".

Or if he were so good, why is he available(Mickey Spags Special)!

 

[jrumann59]

with all these oft injured players maybe the NFL should expand the rosters to 75 on game day

 

[LittleD]

Or if he were so good, why is he available(Mickey Spags Special)!

He's available because of his injury history just like several of our current players. Dallas
has a penchant for 1st round players who have fallen on hard times and need a new start.
They usually come in for a reasonable amount for 1 or 2 years to prove themselves under
the guidance of our coaching staff. I think you may see several such players brought in
this year.

 

[Rogerthat12]

He's available because of his injury history just like several of our current players. Dallas
has a penchant for 1st round players who have fallen on hard times and need a new start.
They usually come in for a reasonable amount for 1 or 2 years to prove themselves under
the guidance of our coaching staff. I think you may see several such players brought in
this year.

This is just the Mickey Spags line, not mine.

 

[LittleD]

This is just the Mickey Spags line, not mine.

I agree with you and Mickey. He is on the street for a reason.
Will McClay and JG like reclamation projects.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Even when he hasn't been injured he hasn't been very good.

I don't think he's ever played at a pro-bowl level, but I don't see how you can say when healthy he hasn't been very good. The 5.5 sacks he put up in 2013, would have been .5 sacks away from leading the team this year. His 7.5 as a rookie, would have comfortably put him in the lead.

 

[Section446]

I'd be okay with this, but he isn't going to come in here and be a real game changer. He'd probably play a role similar to that of Selvie; rather just keep Selvie.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Born with Erb's Palsy, which resulted in nerve damage in his right arm. Torn ACL in 2012, torn biceps in 2014. Played and started all 16 games in 2011 and 2013.

So he should be good for 2015

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I don't think he's ever played at a pro-bowl level, but I don't see how you can say when healthy he hasn't been very good. The 5.5 sacks he put up in 2013, would have been .5 sacks away from leading the team this year. His 7.5 as a rookie, would have comfortably put him in the lead.

He's terrible vs. the run.

And in his last full season as a starter he had 6 sacks in 955 snaps (a poor ratio for a 4-3 DE).

A healthier Spencer/Selvie combination can put up those numbers and play the run at a much higher level.

If you're looking for pass rush there are much better guys out there (who aren't upper echelon) like Sheard and Trent Cole.

 

[LatinMind]

He's terrible vs. the run.

And in his last full season as a starter he had 6 sacks in 955 snaps (a poor ratio for a 4-3 DE).

A healthier Spencer/Selvie combination can put up those numbers and play the run at a much higher level.

If you're looking for pass rush there are much better guys out there (who aren't upper echelon) like Sheard and Trent Cole.

879 defensive snaps in 2013. still not good.

But Mincey had 664 and had 6 sacks in 2014. Thats about 110 snaps per sack. which wouldve given him 8 sacks on an equal snap count. But Mincey is praised in Dallas. So if Clayborn is said to be terrible, shouldnt Mincey be labeled as just above terrible?

Clayborn made 64 tackles in 2013
Mincey 36 which is so he ends up with maybe 48 tackles?

What im saying is clayborn was bad but Mincey is not much better. But because he is a Cowboy we tend to overrate him. He's bad too.

 

[tm1119]

I would like a Clayborn signing. Young with still room to grow. He would be a good base DE who comes off of the field in sure passing situations and late in games where we are ahead.

Clayborn + a 2nd/3rd round draft pick who is a pass rush specialist could be a good way to address DE without overpaying or reaching in the 1st

 

[MichaelWinicki]

879 defensive snaps in 2013. still not good.

But Mincey had 664 and had 6 sacks in 2014. Thats about 110 snaps per sack. which wouldve given him 8 sacks on an equal snap count. But Mincey is praised in Dallas. So if Clayborn is said to be terrible, shouldnt Mincey be labeled as just above terrible?

Clayborn made 64 tackles in 2013
Mincey 36 which is so he ends up with maybe 48 tackles?

What im saying is clayborn was bad but Mincey is not much better. But because he is a Cowboy we tend to overrate him. He's bad too.

Who's praising Mincey?

He was a good value for the dollars invested.

On a good defensive line Mincey would be the #3 guy.

Is that what the Cowboys need? Another #3 guy?


I would like to think the Cowboys would go after a guy who has a little better pass rush acumen.