Jaylon Ferguson Combine invite rescinded

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'm okay with him. I think it's Crow that's really after him. I'm just saying that the production will stand out for NFL front offices.

Where I'd like him in this defense is that strong-side DE that's less of a pure pass rusher. Those TFL figures are exceptional; the dude just makes a hash of things for opposing offenses. He has good length, he's physical, has a solid motor, looks to play with good core strength. He has solid technique; good hand-fighting skills from what I could see. He'd be a nice strong-side 5-tech here.

I kinda think we need to get away from the 'edge' analysis we have been doing for so long that relies on explosion and athleticism. Sure, when you're looking at stand-up OLB's or wide-9 kind of ends, explosion and bend are crucial. But if you're looking at that 4-3 under with the wider split on the strong side, you need a guy that can do a little more to control the line of scrimmage and be physical. This guy isn't an edge like we're used to - he's going to be used differently here. But we also shouldn't look at him through that same lens.

In the right role, I think Ferguson could be pretty good for us. He'd be a replacement for Houston as the 'heavy' 5-tech on the strong side.

Then again, we kinda have that already in Speaks. I don't care for Speaks, but I think he can be okay in that role. I think Ferguson could be a lot better, but it's still not where I'd go with my 1st.

It's not the best use of capital, IMO. I wouldn't go that route in the 1st and like you would consider it in the 2nd.

Yea if we didn’t already have Speaks and were cutting Houston I’d be all for that, but I think Speaks will be fine in that role and dare I say good. So, if we’re taking an edge rusher I’d prefer somebody that is going to take over for Ford or a Bruce Irvin type that we can put at SLB.

I was under the impression that those that want Ferguson liked him at LEO.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Yea if we didn’t already have Speaks and were cutting Houston I’d be all for that, but I think Speaks will be fine in that role and dare I say good. So, if we’re taking an edge rusher I’d prefer somebody that is going to take over for Ford or a Bruce Irvin type that we can put at SLB.

I was under the impression that those that want Ferguson liked him at LEO.

Yikes - I hope not.

I don't see a Leo there at all.