David Harris Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 This isn't one of those knee jerk this guys available so.... I remember Ray was great in school, not the best measurable, inspiring back story. He's now redundant in Denver and will probably be a FA next off-season and EDGE is our biggest need. Is he good? Worth over paying in FA?? ------------------ http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000930987/article/denver-broncos-decline-to-pick-up-shane-rays-option Loaded with pass rushers, the Broncos are preparing for life beyond Shane Ray. The team is not expected to pick up the outside linebacker's fifth-year option, a source told NFL Network's James Palmer. A 2015 first-round draft pick, Ray finds himself buried in a crowded position group after Denver used the fifth-overall pick in last week's draft to nab celebrated pass-rushing prospect Bradley Chubb. With All-Pro Von Miller and the promising Shaq Barrett also in-house, the Broncos are willing to let Ray walk after this season. It's worth noting that Barrett is also set to become an unrestricted free agent, but all four of Denver's top sack-masters are on board for at least one more year. Ray piled up eight sacks in 2016, but struggled through a wrist injury last season to notch just one takedown over eight appearances. Brought aboard as the heir to DeMarcus Ware, Ray is now learning how fast the scenery changes at the NFL level. Turning 25 this month, Ray is guaranteed another shot elsewhere if and when he officially hits free agency next offseason. As for the Broncos, it's Miller and Chubb -- deep into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Did @T0mShane jump on the table yet? Bang that drum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I think hes got some off the field stuff, but on the field he seems like a good, not elite, edge rusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 we are so thin at OLB, if price is right worth a flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 What about Barrett?? He's probably available too for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Got busted for weed before he was drafted but I think he's been a good boy since If he actually makes it all the way to free agency he has to be a priority, he is coming off his rookie deal and still young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Wasn’t he into Mj? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, MDL_JET said: What about Barrett?? He's probably available too for the right price. Whose Barrett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: Did @T0mShane jump on the table yet? Bang that drum! PUT DARRON LEE IN THE DEAL WHO SAYS NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Good enough for Macc to make it happen, he instantly improves the LB corps and gives us somewhat of an edge rusher that we don't currently have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 How frequent does good edge rushers hit free agency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Meh I sure as sh*t wouldn’t trade any picks for him. We’re already working without a 2nd next year. He’s a one dimensional player. Sucks against the run, decent situational passrusher. Gets banged up a lot too. There are at least 5 other guys I would target ahead of him as an edgerusher next FA period, but he wouldn’t be a terrible pickup on a 2-3 year deal at around $4 million per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 54 minutes ago, David Harris said: Whose Barrett? Shaquil Barrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Ray has been just ok considering he's playing opposite of Von Miller. It will be interesting to see his production this year considering DEN didn't pick up his option. We should definitely look into him when he hits the market because we need as many OLB options as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo The #Jaguars elected not to exercise the fifth-year option on DE Dante Fowler for 2019, source says. However, they believe he’s an ascending player and hope to get a long-term deal to keep the former Gator in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingToMyGraveGreen Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Speaking as one who lives in Denver, Ray suffered a knee injury almost the first day (first year!) in camp....has not been the same since...shame because we was great in college...might be better in coverage though...otherwise, pass.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 If Denver is not exercising his option for 2019 there must be a reason. I know drafting Chubb probably made that decision a lot easier but teams in general do not make quality Edge rushers available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yes, I know PFF is not the bible, but I don't watch the Broncos very much, so I can't give my opinion. They had Shane Ray rated poorly last year: https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/shane-ray/9456 Fowler too:https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/dante-fowler/9436 Danielle Hunter and Shaq Barrett would be interesting. I think Barrett will definitely shake free after the Chubb selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The Jets have some some people the roster that maybe could work out. He could be worth a low draft pick to get him for 2 years if what we have looks grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 4 hours ago, #27TheDominator said: Did @T0mShane jump on the table yet? Bang that drum! So, if the DL alignment is Anderson/Shepherd—McClendon—Leo, what’s the better LB core behind them? Mauldin—Darron Lee—Avery Williamson—Jordan Jenkins OR Shane Ray—Kevin Minter—Avery Williamson—Jenkins Answer: Ray is the guy who makes Leo and Shepherd better. Lee is the guy that needs Leo and Shepherd to make HIM better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 50 minutes ago, T0mShane said: So, if the DL alignment is Anderson/Shepherd—McClendon—Leo, what’s the better LB core behind them? Mauldin—Darron Lee—Avery Williamson—Jordan Jenkins OR Shane Ray—Kevin Minter—Avery Williamson—Jenkins Answer: Ray is the guy who makes Leo and Shepherd better. Lee is the guy that needs Leo and Shepherd to make HIM better. It is going to be an interesting conversation when the Jets need to decide to pick up Lee's fifth year option. With all the big guys the Jets have now, would you pay Leo what the Jets paid Wikerson, potentially on a franchise tag? Wouldn't it be better to put the big guys on the line and pay money to LBs who can make plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, varjet said: It is going to be an interesting conversation when the Jets need to decide to pick up Lee's fifth year option. With all the big guys the Jets have now, would you pay Leo what the Jets paid Wikerson, potentially on a franchise tag? Wouldn't it be better to put the big guys on the line and pay money to LBs who can make plays? Fifth year option is gonna be $9.5 mil for Lee. No way can they justify that for that level of production, especially when the going rate for decent ILB’s in free agency is $5-$7 mil per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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