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Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by thl408:
Getting Soloman Thomas vibes. Overdrafted (not the player's fault), high character, plays the run well, but can't rush the passer. If he can pitch in as a 1st/2nd down player, that's fine.
Do we play him out of position like we did Solomon?

I don't think it mattered what position Soloman played. The Raiders put Ferrell at DT on some downs since he was ineffective at DE rushing the QB. I'm just reading this, it's not like I've watched Ferrell play.
https://www.thebarkermedia.com/features/the-clelin-ferrell-problem
He is a solid player against the run and fairly active in that regard but there is a massive hole in the young Raider's game made even bigger by the position he plays: Ferrell can't rush the quarterback.The Raiders are clearly aware of this or they would not have played him inside on passing downs. As a matter of fact, there were times Ferrell was not on the field at all in pass rushing situations.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:12 PM

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Hysterikal
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Gross

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:14 PM

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Alfienator
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Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by thl408:
Getting Soloman Thomas vibes. Overdrafted (not the player's fault), high character, plays the run well, but can't rush the passer. If he can pitch in as a 1st/2nd down player, that's fine.
Do we play him out of position like we did Solomon?

I don't think it mattered what position Soloman played. The Raiders put Ferrell at DT on some downs since he was ineffective at DE rushing the QB. I'm just reading this, it's not like I've watched Ferrell play.
https://www.thebarkermedia.com/features/the-clelin-ferrell-problem
He is a solid player against the run and fairly active in that regard but there is a massive hole in the young Raider's game made even bigger by the position he plays: Ferrell can't rush the quarterback.The Raiders are clearly aware of this or they would not have played him inside on passing downs. As a matter of fact, there were times Ferrell was not on the field at all in pass rushing situations.

Maybe he can shine with a better dline cast.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:15 PM

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thl408
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Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by thl408:
Getting Soloman Thomas vibes. Overdrafted (not the player's fault), high character, plays the run well, but can't rush the passer. If he can pitch in as a 1st/2nd down player, that's fine.
Do we play him out of position like we did Solomon?

I don't think it mattered what position Soloman played. The Raiders put Ferrell at DT on some downs since he was ineffective at DE rushing the QB. I'm just reading this, it's not like I've watched Ferrell play.
https://www.thebarkermedia.com/features/the-clelin-ferrell-problem
He is a solid player against the run and fairly active in that regard but there is a massive hole in the young Raider's game made even bigger by the position he plays: Ferrell can't rush the quarterback.The Raiders are clearly aware of this or they would not have played him inside on passing downs. As a matter of fact, there were times Ferrell was not on the field at all in pass rushing situations.

Maybe he can shine with a better dline cast.

And a good DL coach that can work his magic. (see Arden Key, also a former Raider)

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:16 PM

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Can he set the edge? I'm guessing he's a run down DE and Drake will be brought in to rush the passer.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:16 PM

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jimrat
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Never was a fan of this guy.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:17 PM

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thl408
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Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by thl408:
Getting Soloman Thomas vibes. Overdrafted (not the player's fault), high character, plays the run well, but can't rush the passer. If he can pitch in as a 1st/2nd down player, that's fine.

This. On our team he may get 5-6 sacks and that's the same production as Ekubam or Omenihu so as long as he's less than 5-6 million it a good signing.

For sure he's less than $5. My guess is $2.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by thl408:
Getting Soloman Thomas vibes. Overdrafted (not the player's fault), high character, plays the run well, but can't rush the passer. If he can pitch in as a 1st/2nd down player, that's fine.
Do we play him out of position like we did Solomon?

I don't think it mattered what position Soloman played. The Raiders put Ferrell at DT on some downs since he was ineffective at DE rushing the QB. I'm just reading this, it's not like I've watched Ferrell play.
https://www.thebarkermedia.com/features/the-clelin-ferrell-problem
He is a solid player against the run and fairly active in that regard but there is a massive hole in the young Raider's game made even bigger by the position he plays: Ferrell can't rush the quarterback.The Raiders are clearly aware of this or they would not have played him inside on passing downs. As a matter of fact, there were times Ferrell was not on the field at all in pass rushing situations.

That article is over 2 years old

i was just reading where beat writers thought he played really welll last season and was getting to the QB in a rotational role. Perfect fit for us it seems.

crazy to think 3 years ago 3 raider linemen would all end up on the 49ers

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM

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1st kind of head scratcher signing unless it is for the vet minimum and he is here to play 1st & 2nd down.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by UKNiner:
I think Mayock f****ed them picks more than McVay.

Still, who knows ? Might be a nice depth pickup.

This guy was expected to be a late first at best and shocked everyone when he went 4th. Lol he's still a talent and should do well in our system and with our coaching/talent.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM

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I like this signing. This is a signing where he has to show up and make the team. Its not like they gave him $20 million.

Mar 15, 2023 at 12:19 PM

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thl408
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Originally posted by miked1978:

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Alfienator:

Originally posted by thl408:
Getting Soloman Thomas vibes. Overdrafted (not the player's fault), high character, plays the run well, but can't rush the passer. If he can pitch in as a 1st/2nd down player, that's fine.
Do we play him out of position like we did Solomon?

I don't think it mattered what position Soloman played. The Raiders put Ferrell at DT on some downs since he was ineffective at DE rushing the QB. I'm just reading this, it's not like I've watched Ferrell play.
https://www.thebarkermedia.com/features/the-clelin-ferrell-problem
He is a solid player against the run and fairly active in that regard but there is a massive hole in the young Raider's game made even bigger by the position he plays: Ferrell can't rush the quarterback.The Raiders are clearly aware of this or they would not have played him inside on passing downs. As a matter of fact, there were times Ferrell was not on the field at all in pass rushing situations.

That article is over 2 years old

i was just reading where beat writers thought he played really welll last season and was getting to the QB in a rotational role. Perfect fit for us it seems.

crazy to think 3 years ago 3 raider linemen would all end up on the 49ers

Good point. Trying to find something recent.