Ravens: Jadeveon Clowney explains why he signed with Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens searched through several avenues to find some help with their pass rush. In the end, former first-round pick, Jadeveon Clowney, is the one who signed a one-year deal on Friday. Finding a new team is a big decision for a player, there's a lot to consider. Clowney was asked shortly after he […]
The Baltimore Ravens searched through several avenues to find some help with their pass rush. In the end, former first-round pick, Jadeveon Clowney, is the one who signed a one-year deal on Friday.
Finding a new team is a big decision for a player, there's a lot to consider. Clowney was asked shortly after he signed his name on the dotted line about what set the Ravens apart from the other teams he visited.
"A lot of things. A lot of reasons," Clowney said. "Some old coaches that coached me. From the players I talked to when I came for the visit, it felt like it was an easy transition for me to fit in around here. You know, pretty smooth for me, and I kind of enjoyed that when I came I was like 'I think I can see myself playing in Baltimore and being a part of the organization' and that's how I ended up deciding."
Ravens assistant head and defensive line coach, Anthony Weaver, was with the Houston Texans for four of Clowney's seasons to start his career. Comfortably always plays a role in a player making a move.
Clowney is joining a defense with a huge reputation for shutting down any and all opposing offenses as they've ranked in the top 10 for four of the last five seasons. Having played for the Cleveland Browns for the previous two years, Clowney knows all about what the Ravens bring to the table on that side of the ball, having seen it twice a season.
"They play extremely hard. They're an extremely physical team every time you turn on the tape," said Clowney. "They play physical, and I always wanted to be a part of a physical team. You know, that fit my game."
Clowney has played for four different teams over the last five years. So, at some point, he's going to want to find a place to call home for an extended amount of time, especially going into Year 10.
After weighing his options, Clowney seems content with the decision he made.
"I feel great," Clowney said. "I've been watching this organization for a long time and a big fan of a lot of guys that play here, and I'm just glad to be a part of it."
Clowney is in a great spot because he can just come in and mentor guys like Odafe Oweh, David Ojabo, and Tavius Robinson while playing a reserve role. If he stays healthy, he'll be a solid addition.
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