Marshall 98 Posted February 17, 2017 I see the term 'pass-rusher' and I can't help but think of the Raiders' need, given Aldon's apparently precarious position. Not really sure who I'd pick from Tanier's (linked) list, but he had this to say about 'The Old-Timers (Dwight Freeney, Julius Peppers, DeMarcus Ware, James Harrison, Robert Mathis, Trent Cole)' category at the bottom: Heading into free agency…Aging pass-rushers often latch on to new teams as third-down specialists and locker room mentors. Freeney showed the Falcons just how valuable an old sack guy can be in 2016. The skinny: Harrison will probably re-sign with the Steelers; it's hard to imagine his playing the market again at this point. Mathis is toast; Cole is close. Peppers and Ware can still play the Freeney role, as can Freeney, and neither the Packers nor the Broncos can really afford to keep them as luxury items. One potential bidder for members of the over-the-hill gang to keep an eye on: the Oakland Raiders. They have cap space to burn, need to find ways to make their defense achieve critical mass and have the kind of coaching staff that will make an old pass-rusher feel right at home. Even though we aren't sure where "home" is for the Raiders. Re: Chris Long: ...Also, it's hard not to love the idea of a Long return to the Raiders. Papa Howie is tearing up just thinking about it. Just kidding! HOWIE LONG DOESN'T CRY. For an interesting read, hit the link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2693137-nfl-free-agency-2017-handicapping-jason-pierre-paul-pass-rusher-free-agents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted February 17, 2017 If anyone needs a pass rusher - it's Dallas.... We have plenty of great, on-paper, pot-head smoking pass rushers, but none that actually suit up and play. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loaded Box 5 Posted February 18, 2017 i vote cle And Cleveland is in a great position with several early picks (picks #1, #12, #33, #52) to get help from a pass rusher (M. Garrett) and then find some other core guys to build around. I'm guessing pass rusher, QB, DB and best player available with those first four picks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall 98 Posted February 19, 2017 And Cleveland is in a great position with several early picks (picks #1, #12, #33, #52) to get help from a pass rusher (M. Garrett) and then find some other core guys to build around. I'm guessing pass rusher, QB, DB and best player available with those first four picks Umm...free agents happen before draft picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loaded Box 5 Posted February 19, 2017 Umm...free agents happen before draft picks. Obviously... But having the first overall pick in the draft influences how Cleveland will approach free agency this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
