“I think he came in, he loved the culture, loved the coaching staff, loves the chefs, loves our equipment guys,” John Schneider of Seattle said. “He’s a really fun guy. He’s a blast to be around and I hope we can continue that. Super disruptive.”
The New York Giants could be a good fit:
Given the ample cap-space the Giants currently have (about $75 million), they can easily afford to pay Clowney. However, I’m skeptical it’s worth the investment, having missed nine games over the past five seasons. He does have the ability to play both defensive end and outside linebacker, giving him the diversity the Giants need in a new defensive scheme run by Patrick Graham.
One thing to note is that Clowney has never reached double-digit sacks, logging only 3.0 last season. He did record three passes defended and four forced fumbles, though, showing some production in his sixth season in the NFL.
His three Pro Bowl appearances in six years indicate he’s a very talented player who produces reliable pressure rates and is stout against the run. Clowney did undergo surgery to his core last season, but Schnieder stated that it shouldn’t affect him during the 2020 season.