MrEpsYtown Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/19/report-patriots-release-shea-mcclellin/ I've been thinking McClellin would be released by the Pats for some time now. If anyone reads my posts, I have mentioned him numerous times. Now I preface this with saying the dude is coming of a missed season that he spent on IR. He sustained a pretty serious concussion in the preseason and never seemed to recover fully. He may have tried to come back and suffered a setback. So obviously, if he isn't healthy he should retire. If he's okay and cleared to go, he is the perfect fit for what we do. McClellin is a former, over drafted first round pick who kind of blew up the combine. He projected as 3-4 OLB and he was drafted as a hand in the ground defensive end. Chicago jerked him around, moving him from DE to SAM to MIKE then to ILB in a 3-4. He never really got a chance to settle in. I wanted us to sign him when he was a free agent a few years ago, but the Pats signed him. Anyway, he has McDermott and process written all over him. He is extremely versatile and he was used that way with the Pats. He could line up at any linebacker position and could rush the passer on third downs. I think he'd be a great fit at the MIKE for us. He is a leader and a Super Bowl Champ. 6-3, 250, and runs a 4.6 forty. At only 28 years old, if healthy, the former Boise State Bronco makes sense (especially as a placeholder for another Bronco in LVE). I hope he is healthy and I hope we bring him in for a look-see. I like Compton and I'm okay with Minter for depth, McClellin is significantly better than both of these guys and has some intimate knowledge of the Pats. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/19/report-patriots-release-shea-mcclellin/ I've been thinking McClellin would be released by the Pats for some time now. If anyone reads my posts, I have mentioned him numerous times. Now I preface this with saying the dude is coming of a missed season that he spent on IR. He sustained a pretty serious concussion in the preseason and never seemed to recover fully. He may have tried to come back and suffered a setback. So obviously, if he isn't healthy he should retire. If he's okay and cleared to go, he is the perfect fit for what we do. McClellin is a former, over drafted first round pick who kind of blew up the combine. He projected as 3-4 OLB and he was drafted as a hand in the ground defensive end. Chicago jerked him around, moving him from DE to SAM to MIKE then to ILB in a 3-4. He never really got a chance to settle in. I wanted us to sign him when he was a free agent a few years ago, but the Pats signed him. Anyway, he has McDermott and process written all over him. He is extremely versatile and he was used that way with the Pats. He could line up at any linebacker position and could rush the passer on third downs. I think he'd be a great fit at the MIKE for us. He is a leader and a Super Bowl Champ. 6-3, 250, and runs a 4.6 forty. At only 28 years old, if healthy, the former Boise State Bronco makes sense (especially as a placeholder for another Bronco in LVE). I hope he is healthy and I hope we bring him in for a look-see. I like Compton and I'm okay with Minter for depth, McClellin is significantly better than both of these guys and has some intimate knowledge of the Pats. Sounds like he's worth a tire-kick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, #34fan said: Sounds like he's worth a tire-kick... No money left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/19/report-patriots-release-shea-mcclellin/ I've been thinking McClellin would be released by the Pats for some time now. If anyone reads my posts, I have mentioned him numerous times. Now I preface this with saying the dude is coming of a missed season that he spent on IR. He sustained a pretty serious concussion in the preseason and never seemed to recover fully. He may have tried to come back and suffered a setback. So obviously, if he isn't healthy he should retire. If he's okay and cleared to go, he is the perfect fit for what we do. McClellin is a former, over drafted first round pick who kind of blew up the combine. He projected as 3-4 OLB and he was drafted as a hand in the ground defensive end. Chicago jerked him around, moving him from DE to SAM to MIKE then to ILB in a 3-4. He never really got a chance to settle in. I wanted us to sign him when he was a free agent a few years ago, but the Pats signed him. Anyway, he has McDermott and process written all over him. He is extremely versatile and he was used that way with the Pats. He could line up at any linebacker position and could rush the passer on third downs. I think he'd be a great fit at the MIKE for us. He is a leader and a Super Bowl Champ. 6-3, 250, and runs a 4.6 forty. At only 28 years old, if healthy, the former Boise State Bronco makes sense (especially as a placeholder for another Bronco in LVE). I hope he is healthy and I hope we bring him in for a look-see. I like Compton and I'm okay with Minter for depth, McClellin is significantly better than both of these guys and has some intimate knowledge of the Pats. Good breakdown, I remember him being drafted, he definitely has the physical ability to be a factor, if he fits the scheme,he could be a pleasant surprise.. Def worth a visit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4life1924 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: No money left. After the 2 OL signed today we have bout 5.5 million left. That # includes draft pool, and does not figure what wood is gonna accumulate for after his release/retirement. So unless we can get him for 2 mil, 3 tops on a prove it deal (doubt it), I agree with you. But If somehow it happens, it would be a good pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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