Yannick Ngakoue - Free Agent DE

[Carson]

He is an impressively consistent pass rusher, but nonexistent in run defense. Do you sign him to big money to be a situational rusher, or accept every team will run to his side when they see him on the field?

After his time in Jacksonville, he was dangled for a trade and no one even called:

https://syndication.bleacherreport....ated-pass-rusher-doesnt-do-much-else.amp.html


Las Vegas impressed with his pass rush, perplexed that his run defense is somehow getting worse:

https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/.amp/news/las-vegas-raiders-yannick-ngakoue-maxx-crosby-nfl


After double digit sack season for Indy, Colts said Yannick is not a “scheme fit”, would rather go with bargain bin FA:

https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...indy-after-leading-team-in-sacks/70132084007/

Pretty much what we did with Robert Quinn lol

 

[Motorola]

Either the group of Free agents suck after 40 or Clowney is over rated.

I was surprised he was ranked that high.
A good number of better players are listed behind him.
(Greg Rosenthal, co-host of "Around the NFL" podcast, put out the list.)

 

[Rayman70]

hes getting signed by a team after the draft. He might be a missing depth piece for a team.

 

[jujoboys]

Seems like a guy you'd almost bet money will end up in Philly in a month or two

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Kingofholland]

Maybe he wants too much money. Right now teams are waiting until after the draft to finish their Free Agent shopping I think.

Yep spot on!

 

[Motorola]

hes getting signed by a team after the draft. He might be a missing depth piece for a team.

Or - Ngakoue could be a frontline player in a DE/Edge rotation.

 

[Coogiguy03]

We can make more moves come June 1 when we receive another 11? Million from zeke cut. We could make another move or two like last year with getting Barr.

No no no we will hear how much we have to save for diggs and lamb

 

[Bowdown27]

No no no we will hear how much we have to save for diggs and lamb

Hahah touché

 

[shabazz]

Richie Incognito said this dude is soft.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

With Parsons, DLaw, Williams, Armstrong, and Golston locks for the roster we don't need to pay a DE. Now Nolan Smith is there at 26?

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

BTW.......fans/posters and media are sleeping on Armstrong but he had one hell of a season with only 5 starts.

Somehow he is still only 25 years old too. I feel like this dude has been on the team for a decade.

I'm expected a few more 8+ sack seasons from him before it is all said and done.

 

[Rayman70]

Richie Incognito said this dude is soft.

exactly

 

[shabazz]

exactly

If I recall, he complained to the media that Incognito was bullying him…..not a good look, lol

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

We have Sam Williams, Armstrong, Flowers, Dlaw and Parsons........I also think they will draft another one, the mid-late round.

BTW.......fans/posters and media are sleeping on Armstrong but he had one hell of a season with only 5 starts.


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsDo00.htm

Not to mention (re: Armstrong) he’s one of our core special teamers. Folks trying to replace him are boggling.

 

[Flamma]

Does anyone know why this guy has not been signed yet? He is only 28 years old. Played in 32 games the last 2 seasons and has 19.5 sacks during that time. He has 65 sacks for his career.

Maybe because his market value is 15M and teams aren't just going to jump on that.

 

[quickccc]

One dimensional, rush situation player, and what is his asking price ? I haven't heard any medical concerns.

Usually pass rushers get picked up rather quickly, ..whether FA or NFL draft
But this is a mystery. Likely will sign on post draft and pre-training camp.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He is an impressively consistent pass rusher, but nonexistent in run defense. Do you sign him to big money to be a situational rusher, or accept every team will run to his side when they see him on the field?

After his time in Jacksonville, he was dangled for a trade and no one even called:

https://syndication.bleacherreport....ated-pass-rusher-doesnt-do-much-else.amp.html


Las Vegas impressed with his pass rush, perplexed that his run defense is somehow getting worse:

https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/.amp/news/las-vegas-raiders-yannick-ngakoue-maxx-crosby-nfl


After double digit sack season for Indy, Colts said Yannick is not a “scheme fit”, would rather go with bargain bin FA:

https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...indy-after-leading-team-in-sacks/70132084007/

He is pretty much Robert Quinns Spirit Brother. I think he will find a solid 1 year from someone looking for a 3rd down rusher. There is still value in that. Probably get 9-11 million

 

[blueblood70]

Does anyone know why this guy has not been signed yet? He is only 28 years old. Played in 32 games the last 2 seasons and has 19.5 sacks during that time. He has 65 sacks for his career.

Doesn't matter we are overloaded with DEs and still haven't got to the draft../let it go..DT much more of need.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

He is pretty much Robert Quinns Spirit Brother. I think he will find a solid 1 year from someone looking for a 3rd down rusher. There is still value in that. Probably get 9-11 million

He’s basically a mercenary pass rush specialist. Teams that need help in that department (but nothing else) call his number.

 

[Rayman70]

If I recall, he complained to the media that Incognito was bullying him…..not a good look, lol

I had forgotten that. I remember it now. Nuthin screams Beta Male better than what he said . Its a bad thing in the NFL. Ritchie nailed it.