Why not Clay Matthews for 3rd down?

[cowboyec]

for the right price...id give it a shot.

 

[JMech]

• 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.

If the Cowboys picked him up he would drug test positive immediately. The guy has to be the biggest abuser of HGH in the league.

 

[BAT]

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

Better to sign Clowney.

Wentz shytes his pants when Clowney even mentioned.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

• 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.

Backup LB's need to play ST's though.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

I think once Anae got drafted, the desire to sign another Edge went out the window. If Smith and/or Gregory fall short of a comeback, interest may re-emerge.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

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.

That was 5 year ago and CM wasn’t young then.

 

[eromeopolk]

Interested.

 

[BigTimeBlues]

At this point, I'd rather just get the Shark Diver..no, Shark Hunter? The Hunting Hawaiian? Something cool will come up eventually..

Anywho, I'd rather just give Anae a shot..in camp at least..as a designated pass rushing specialist, for his cheap contract.

 

[quickccc]

I dont see how randy is Not reinstated this time around.
His pre existing suspension isn't grandfathered under new CBA policy.
I expect judge Goodell to do due process in reinstating but I am concerned about his timing of when he will finally make the decision to reinstate both randy and Alden.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

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.

Yep!

 

[Cmac]

Leave him be.

 

[Nemesis4u]

If theres a reason to sign him we will MM knows him better than most id suspect.

 

[Redball Express]

• 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.

Been hoping we would do this for awhile.

We can use depth at LBer which we did not address in FA or the draft.

Matthew's would cure alot of those jiggly holes.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

• 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.

he is a 3-4 OLB, can't play with his hands in the dirt, as required for a 4-3 DE and can't cover, at least no longer....and no, I am not changing the defense, to fit in an old OLB because you like him

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

• 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 like the idea. Even if Randy and Aldon are not suspended, Clay would be a good signing Imo. Good pass rush, and we could use some linebacker depth. I say do it.