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Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy

in General Discussion Tue May 28, 2019 4:11 am
by chenyan94 • Farseer | 293 Posts | 2930 Points

said at the league meetings in Phoenix Seth Roberts Jersey , Ariz. on Tuesday that they are in discussions with the Oakland Raiders about playing a preseason game in Canada this fall.“Still kind of up in the air. But it’s a possibility that we would either play most likely in Saskatchewan or Winnipeg,” Murphy said, via the team’s website.The Raiders being interested in playing a preseason game in Canada was previously known. It would be a Raiders home game should the exhibition game come together. A preseason game played in Canada would mean one fewer game played on a field with infield dirt in August as well.Rogers Centre in Toronto played host to several games 鈥?exhibition and regular season 鈥?featuring the Buffalo Bills from 2008-2013. BC Place in Vancouver was the last stadium outside Toronto to host an NFL game of any kind as the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers met in the 1998 preseason.The Packers last played preseason games outside the United States over two decades ago. They faced the Buffalo Bills in Toronto in 1997 before traveling to Tokyo, Japan to face the Kansas City Chiefs in 1998. The Raiders spent the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Clelin Ferrell. Meet the Raiders new player here."Clelin Ferrell, ED, ClemsonMeasurables6’4”, 264 lbsArm length: 34 1/8 inches40-yard dash: N/A*Bench Press: 25 repsNote: Did not run or jump due to toe injuryStats2018: 55 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks2017: 66 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks2016: 44 tackles Isaiah Johnson Oakland Raiders Jersey , 12.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2015: 1 tackle (Red-shirted due to injury)Awards2018: Ted Hendricks Award Winner2018: Bednarik Award Semifinalist2018: All-America First Team2018: All-ACC First Team2018: ACC Defensive Player of the Year2017: Ted Hendricks Award Finalist2017: All-America First Team2017: All-ACC First Team2016: Defensive MVP of Fiesta BowlStrengthsClelin Ferrell has the ideal size and length to be a solid defensive end at the next level. His long arms gives him extra ability to reach the offensive tackle first, and win the hands battle.Smart player, understands how to set up blockers for counter moves, is not one-dimensional in that aspect. Solid strength, makes up for a lack of burst speed. High motor, unrelenting on every play which makes him a force in the run game as well.WeaknessesAs mentioned, lack of burst speed, won’t beat anyone with his quickness. Doesn’t have the ‘bend’ that many look for in edge rushers. Not the greatest open-field tackler, but likely won’t find himself in a ton of those positions.VerdictFerrell is one of the elite edge rusher prospects in this class. His size and strength is his calling card. In combination with his motor Isaiah Johnson Oakland Raiders Jersey , Ferrell is solid both as a run stopper as well as a pass rusher. Has the ability to be a three-down player due to that versatility. Intelligent in his use of pass rushing moves, he understands how to get the most of his long arms and hand usage. Should become a starter right away at the next level. A winner at the collegiate level, Ferrell is a natural leader and competitor and will be a nice addition to any locker room.Pro ComparisonVinny Curry or Olivier VernonFit With RaidersClelin Ferrell is the Yin to Arden Key’s Yang. While Key uses his speed rush to get to the quarterback and is a bit of a liability in run defense, Ferrell is nearly the complete opposite. The two of them together could create quite a dynamic duo, and everyone who knows anything about football understands the Raiders have a huge need at edge rusher. While drafting Ferrell at 4th overall could be a reach, he could be an option for the Raiders in a trade back scenario as site editor Levi Damien’s mock draft. Likewise for a trade up from the lower part of the first round. Also, some mock drafts have seen Ferrell fall into the 20’s where the Raiders could select him at 24th. It is more likely that Ferrell goes in the top 20, so a trade back from 4th or a trade up from 24th or 27th (both entirely possible) would be the most sensible way for Oakland to grab Ferrell.

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