Sgt. Largent":2kozh293 said:
hawknation2018":2kozh293 said:
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On the other hand, it's still early in camp, and I'm high on Rasheem Green and Marcus Smith. Clark should be back soon.
I like your optimism, but for any D-line to be dangerous you need AT LEAST two, if not three good pass rushers. If Jordan can't go and Smith and Green are just rotation bodies....................... Clark better get used to being double and triple teamed all year.
The chain effect is we also have a very young defensive backfield that desperately needs the line to play well so they're not expected to follow receivers for 6-7 seconds a snap.
Smith and Green are talented players, particularly Green's combo of power, length, and speed.
They could also go with a Red Bryant-sized 5T with Shamar Stephen playing outside or even Tom Johnson. If Jarran Reed, Naz Jones, and Poona Ford excel inside, that could open up an opportunity for Stephen or Johnson to play outside. I also haven't heard much about Quinton Jefferson, who has flashed at 5T in the past. There have been some good reports on Branden Jackson lately.
Clark, Reed, Naz Jones, Tom Johnson, Green, Stephen, Smith, and possibly Jefferson or Jackson.