No, I wouldn't cut Clark. Everything points to them going to a one gap system similar to what Fangio runs. Clark excelled in a similar system his first 7 seasons in the league. What's more he can play anywhere from 0 to 5T within the system so he could still be a 3 down player in a 2 DT rotation.
Reader is a 2 gap mauler who's mostly relegated to a 2 down 0 and 1tech.
You're trading Clarks 45 pressures for Readers 20.
Restructure Clarks base, saves about 7.6m on the cap and prorate it into a couple of void years.
I find it highly unlikely Pitt is interested in trading Herbig. He's the heir apparent to Watt who will most likely retire after next season or be a cap casualty.
Even if they did decide to trade him it wouldn't be for the ridiculous fantasy compensation being floated.
I'd be cautious resigning Clowney. Every time he's signed a 2nd contract with someone he's taken the season off.
I'd be looking at an incentive based contract and I'm skeptical his agent would be willing to go along after last season!
Same caution should be used towards Muhammad. 30 year old who doubled any previous sack numbers in a contract year.
I'd target Boye Mafe if they go the free agent edge/OLB route!
I doubt they're interested in 32yo Byard.
I don't get the obsession with Mesidor.
He 25, injury prone and I don't thing he's going to be a scheme match for the system they're looking to run.
Think he's strong side 43 end with a good chance of having to move to an undersized 3tech pass rush specialist.
They really need to hit on these picks and he's got enough questions to make me leery!