There has been much speculation among Browns fans and media that Shaun Rogers could/should be traded. We here at Super Bowl Someday suggest the following as it pertains to the mammoth nose tackle.
First, unless you’re talking a 1st or 2nd round draft pick in compensation for Mr. Rogers, don’t look at me. If you are talking about a 1st or 2nd rounder, you likely are not and will never be in a position to authorize such a trade. For those of us who could be running NFL franchises, it is clear to us that its unlikely that the Browns would acquire a pick in the top 50 for a 31 year old defensive tackle.
Rather than trade this huge (literally) talent for pennies on the dollar, allow us to slide him over to defensive end. Rogers is a good nose tackle. However his preference is to not be in the middle taking on double teams. But what about the run defense playing better after Rogers was injured? And what about Rubin playing so well in his stead? I’m glad you asked. Rubin showed he has what it takes to be a NT in a 3-4 defense. Rogers can play the nose, but we believe (and we are the ones writing this) that Rogers would be more disruptive at DE. I get pretty excited thinking about what happens if he commands a double team on the outside with a OLB bringing a blitz on the same side. If Rubin continues to collapse the pocket a little, we’re talking about big time pressure on the QB. Mary, the man’s a playmaker! With his penetrating, he could effectively seal the edge and could potentially shut down running to the outside on his side of the field.
It is clear that Rubin is ready to play more. It is also clear that Rogers possesses a rare combination of size and speed. It is obvious to me that we should not trade Rogers for anything outside the top 50 picks. I would suggest to you, ladies and gentlemen that this includes, Mr. Rogers should be our starting defensive end, as no one else on the squad is even in his neighborhood.
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"With his penetrating, he could effectively seal the edge..."
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We really don't need any more picks. Obviously everything has it's price, and if somebody REALLY REALLY wants Rogers and gives us somewhere between a 20th-50th overall pick, I say "go for it". IMO, Rogers is an outstanding DL that will offer near-pro bowl skills for the next couple years. With that said, I think we are 2-3 years away from making a run, and if we can get solid talent that will be ready by then, I say pull the trigger. If not, he offers great experience for the youngsters and depth on a line that isn't anything special.
ReplyDeleteOn the one hand he's probably the most talented defensive lineman we have in his ability to beat a double team and get into the backfield. However, he is 31 years old and coming off an ankle injury, the severity of which is uncertain. If someone were to offer a package that included a second round pick, I wouldn't be opposed to taking the deal. We are still what we are. We are rebuilding and this is one of the most talented draft classes to come along in a wHile (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lich59xsjik). The Patriots have 3 (THREE!) 2nd round picks and may look at Rogers as a player that can help fix their pash rush which was not as good as it has been in years past.
ReplyDeleteRogers' main upside is his downside. I couldn't agree more with moving him to the end. When a DT's main focus is getting after the QB, and when that DT is as good at geeting at the QB as Rogers is it opens up gaps in the line and hurts the run defense. Just look at the first half of this past season. I think you open up many possiblities pairing up Rogers and Wimbley on the outside.
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