on Clelin Ferrell. Meet the Raiders new player here."Clelin Ferrell
Womens Antonio Brown Jersey , ED, ClemsonMeasurables6’4”, 264 lbsArm length: 34 1/8 inches40-yard dash: N/A*Bench Press: 25 repsNote: Did not run or jump due to toe injuryStats2018: 55 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks2017: 66 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks2016: 44 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2015: 1 tackle (Red-shirted due to injury)Awards2018: Ted Hendricks Award Winner2018: Bednarik Award Semifinalist2018: All-America First Team2018: All-ACC First Team2018: ACC Defensive Player of the Year2017: Ted Hendricks Award Finalist2017: All-America First Team2017: All-ACC First Team2016: Defensive MVP of Fiesta BowlStrengthsClelin Ferrell has the ideal size and length to be a solid defensive end at the next level. His long arms gives him extra ability to reach the offensive tackle first, and win the hands battle.Smart player, understands how to set up blockers for counter moves, is not one-dimensional in that aspect. Solid strength, makes up for a lack of burst speed. High motor, unrelenting on every play which makes him a force in the run game as well.WeaknessesAs mentioned
Antonio Brown Jersey White , lack of burst speed, won’t beat anyone with his quickness. Doesn’t have the ‘bend’ that many look for in edge rushers. Not the greatest open-field tackler, but likely won’t find himself in a ton of those positions.VerdictFerrell is one of the elite edge rusher prospects in this class. His size and strength is his calling card. In combination with his motor, Ferrell is solid both as a run stopper as well as a pass rusher. Has the ability to be a three-down player due to that versatility. Intelligent in his use of pass rushing moves, he understands how to get the most of his long arms and hand usage. Should become a starter right away at the next level. A winner at the collegiate level, Ferrell is a natural leader and competitor and will be a nice addition to any locker room.Pro ComparisonVinny Curry or Olivier VernonFit With RaidersClelin Ferrell is the Yin to Arden Key’s Yang. While Key uses his speed rush to get to the quarterback and is a bit of a liability in run defense, Ferrell is nearly the complete opposite. The two of them together could create quite a dynamic duo, and everyone who knows anything about football understands the Raiders have a huge need at edge rusher. While drafting Ferrell at 4th overall could be a reach, he could be an option for the Raiders in a trade back scenario as site editor Levi Damien’s mock draft. Likewise for a trade up from the lower part of the first round. Also, some mock drafts have seen Ferrell fall into the 20’s where the Raiders could select him at 24th. It is more likely that Ferrell goes in the top 20, so a trade back from 4th or a trade up from 24th or 27th (both entirely possible) would be the most sensible way for Oakland to grab Ferrell. ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther denied there is any friction between him and coach Jon Gruden and said the two remain united in trying to improve a team that has been one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this season.One week after cameras caught the two coaches getting into a heated exchange after a costly blown play in Oakland's 34-3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Guenther laughed about the incident and called it a daily occurrence."Jon and I fight every day upstairs, golf course, in the car
Bo Jackson Jersey White , whatever it may be," Guenther said Thursday. "That's going to happen every Sunday. It's happened every Sunday, whether it's good or bad. That's just part of our expectations are higher than what we're showing. That's probably going to happen 100 times a game." Guenther's statement echoed comments made earlier this week by Gruden, who joked that the two have bigger disagreements on the golf course.The recent sideline exchanges between the coach and his hand-picked defensive coordinator have gotten more attention, however, as the Raiders have struggled through a 1-7 start.Both Gruden and Guenther have come under fire from fans and the media.Gruden has been targeted for the team's inconsistent offense and the radical roster changes being made, while Guenther's defense has been bad all season. The Raiders are on pace to give up 6,514 yards and are allowing opponents to gain a league-high 6.8 yards per play.While acknowledging frustration over the situation, Guenther — who spent the past 13 seasons in Cincinnati and was the Bengals' coordinator from 2014-17 — downplayed any suggestion of problems between him and Gruden."I love Jon, he's great to work with," Guenther said. "We're really trying to build this thing the right way and we have a vision for it. I know it doesn't look like that right now but I'm confident in what we're doing."The Raiders have made sweeping changes since Gruden was hired, much of it on the defensive side.Khalil Mack, the team's top pass rusher and the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year, was traded to the Chicago Bears before the season opener in exchange for a pair of first-round draft picks. Oakland's best run defender, Justin Ellis
https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey��, was lost to injured reserve with a foot injury he suffered in Week 1. Then last week, the Raiders released defensive end Bruce Irvin, one of the team captains.Those moves and others have forced Guenther to reach deep into the roster for help."That's just part of the business," Guenther said. "Our vision was to bring in some young guys in the draft and we did that and they're playing. Obviously we're going through some growing pains right now with the young guys but hopefully the more and more snaps that they get at the back end of this year going into year two, we're going to see massive improvement out of those guys."Still, Guenther acknowledged it hasn't been easy and said he's had to bite his lip a few times."There are certain things, breakdowns that we're having that we shouldn't have, that I'm not used to seeing," Guenther said. "It is a patience thing but I'm not the most patient guy. I want to get the stuff fixed quickly. That's part of the evaluation process with the guys that we have now moving forward the last eight games to see, hey, what guys we want to keep here and what guys we want to move on with."We have a vision. Jon and I have a vision of what it should look like and what it's going to look like down the road. Hopefully, we can just keep getting better every week but it's certainly been a challenge."__
