I freaking love the concept of the 49ers signing Clowney. I tweeted in February that the 49ers need to re-sign DeForest Buckner, let Arik Armstead leave and sign Clowney. Rather they let Buckner leave and re-signed Armstead, whos less expensive than Buckner, so in theory the 49ers have even more money they can utilize to sign Clowney.
Last season, when he played for the Seahawks, he nearly solitarily beat the 49ers in Levis Stadium– he was without concern the best gamer on the field for either group. Suggesting the 49ers can provide Clowney a 1 year offer worth practically $17 million if they desire to.
This ones juicy.
The 49ers apparently “have actually recently expressed interest in (signing) free agent pass rush Jadeveon Clowney,” according to thepick6.com, who mentions a source. This report likewise said “absolutely nothing is impending” and the 49ers merely were “evaluating the waters.”
I have no idea who thepick6.com is, or if this report is legitimate. I freaking love the concept of the 49ers signing Clowney. I tweeted in February that the 49ers ought to re-sign DeForest Buckner, let Arik Armstead leave and sign Clowney. Rather they let Buckner leave and re-signed Armstead, whos more affordable than Buckner, so theoretically the 49ers have even more money they can utilize to sign Clowney.
Heres why the 49ers must seriously think about signing him, and possibly could sign him prior to the season starts.
1. When encouraged and healthy, Clowney is as great as any 49ers defensive lineman.
He was the No. 1 pick in the 2014 draft, and about once a month he reveals why. Last season, when he bet the Seahawks, he almost solitarily beat the 49ers in Levis Stadium– he lacked concern the best player on the field for either group. He was disruptive, he produced a turnover and the 49ers simply could not block him.
But the second time the 49ers dealt with the Seahawks, Clowney did nothing, which is what he did many of last season, when he taped only 3 sacks. So although hes capable of taking control of games, he does so only when encouraged and healthy.
He must be both now.
2. The 49ers theoretically can keep Clowney healthy and motivated.
They can sign him to an one-year offer, which would keep him inspired, since he would be playing for a contract. And they can keep him healthy by using him in a rotation of pass rushes, so they do not overwork him. The 49ers have the inmost defensive line in the entire league.
Clowney does not constantly play well when hes injured– he tends to protect himself because he wants huge money in free company, huge cash he hasnt gotten yet. But the 49ers can utilize him sensibly, so hell be fresh and pain-free when hes on the field.
Whats in it for Clowney?
He can play with elite pass rushes, enhance his numbers, possibly win a Super Bowl and revive his market value.
Win-win.
3. The 49ers have salary cap space to sign Clowney.
They currently have more than $12.1 million in cap space, according to overthecap.com. And they can develop an extra $4.8 million in cap area by cutting guard Tom Compton and running back Tevin Coleman, who are exchangeable.
If they desire to, meaning the 49ers can provide Clowney a 1 year deal worth practically $17 million. And they probably dont have to use him that much. They might be able to get him for much less.
4. The 49ers certainly do not desire the Seahawks to sign Clowney.
The Seahawks simply closed the gap in between themselves and the 49ers in 2020 by trading for All Pro safety Jamal Adams. If the Seahwks re-sign Clowney, too, they just may win the NFC.
The Seahawks seem to believe Clowney will go back to them with his tail in between his legs and accept whatever lowball deal theyve used him. Im sure the 49ers would like to swoop in and steal Clowney away from the Seahawks the way the Seahawks might have taken Adams away from the 49ers.
5. Clowney would make the 49ers pass rush the finest in the NFL.
Picture it.
Clowney and Nick Bosa would be the starting defensive ends, rookie Javon Kinlaw would play nose take on, and Arik Armstead would move over to DeForest Buckners old position– three-technique defensive tackle. And on pass-rushing downs, Kinlaw would go to the bench, Dee Ford would change him on the field and the 49ers might utilize one defensive take on and 3 protective ends, due to the fact that Ford, Bosa and Clowney all have experience rushing from the interior.
Armstead, Ford, Bosa and Clowney would be the very best four-man pass enter the NFL. And Clowney would not impact the 49ers cap area long term– he d be an one-year rental.
Sign the guy. Win the freaking Super Bowl next season. Go all in..
