Quote:Why do people automatically assume just because a guy is asked to play OLBer in the 3-4, that said player is asked to cover regularly?

 

Will Clowney be asked to drop back and cover?  yes..  But in the the same way Ware was asked to cover (hardly ever), in the same way Williams was asked to cover (hardly ever), in the same way Von Miller is now asked to cover (you guessed it.. again hardly ever)

 

If we're all in agreement that Clowney thrives at rushing the passer then that's all that matters to me and he's already ahead of the curve, because last time I checked, the aforementioned players who were taken high in the draft and have made plenty of pro bowls weren't necessarily drafted for their coverage skills  and their placement and transition over to the 3-4 defense obviously didn't effect their effectiveness in the 3-4 scheme either did it?

Clowney might end up being a great player but the league today is driven by QBs and offense. The league rules and "points of emphasis" continue to prove that. If you even breathe on a QB, you'll get a flag. Clowney will get plenty of those as well. Having a great pass rusher is still important but not as important as having a great QB.


Unfortunately for you, you have the worst stable of QBs in the league.


In the long run, I think Jag fans will be glad you selected Clowney and left Bortles on the board for us. Enjoy your pass rusher.

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