Rumor has it the Texans are considering trading former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. Obviously, if Houston decides to deal him, it has the potential to alter the balance of power for teams hoping to make the playoffs who are in need of an extra boost to the pass rush. The Falcons fit the bill, for one.
In fact, Atlanta has been named one of three potential landing spots in a Clowney trade by Pro Football Focus.
“Atlanta’s defense had a tough go of it last year, suffering multiple injuries that left the unit crippled. Still, they managed a modest 68.8 team pass-rush grade (18th) and a 75.6 run-defense grade (25th) . . . they could benefit from a player of Clowney’s caliber on the defensive line.”
No argument here.
Clowney was the first potential free agent target profile we wrote about this year before he was hit with the franchise tag. Clowney would be an excellent addition for Dan Quinn’s defense and is the kind of piece that could put the unit over the top.
Difference-makers like Clowney don’t come cheap, though.
The Texans should have no shortage of suitors if they really are going to put Clowney on the trade block and any potential deal would involve a ton of draft capital. Don’t get your hopes up.
