2022 NFL defensive line rankings

SmashMouth · 06-16-2022, 04:44 AM

8. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Cameron Jordan is as consistently productive an edge defender as you’ll find, as he defends both the run and pass at a high level while missing very little time in New Orleans over the last decade. Narrowing that focus to just the last five years, Jordan ranks first among edge defenders in snaps played (4,826) and fourth in PFF grade (92.0).

He’s joined on the Saints defensive line by David Onyemata (22nd on PFF’s interior defensive line rankings) and Marcus Davenport, who has produced at a high level when healthy (88.8 PFF grade in 2021). Staying healthy has been the difficult part for Davenport with missed time in each of his first four seasons.

Saints Tier 2

turbo_dog · 06-16-2022, 09:35 AM

Fair ranking, considering we have two main guys coming back from injury. I didn't realize Tampa added Akiem Hicks.

Boston Saint · 06-16-2022, 10:13 AM

I’m still wondering if, just like Tampon signing Hicks for depth, signing Suh would be a good move. I still think he can maybe be a stopper on the line like Sheldon Rankins and Brown were. He certainly could help for depth is nothing else.

SmashMouth · 06-16-2022, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I’m still wondering if, just like Tampon signing Hicks for depth, signing Suh would be a good move. I still think he can maybe be a stopper on the line like Sheldon Rankins and Brown were. He certainly could help for depth is nothing else.

Vet min?

AsylumGuido · 06-16-2022, 11:24 AM

It appears the hold up is the recently amputated finger. The shoulder surgery was way back in January.

K Major · 06-16-2022, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Vet min?

I doubt New Orleans is even on Suh's radar.

Knowing him, he'll end up finishing up his career with Cleveland or the Bengals.

Rugby Saint II · 06-16-2022, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I doubt New Orleans is even on Suh's radar.

Knowing him, he'll end up finishing up his career with Cleveland or the Bengals.

I'd give him a dollar over vet minimum. These older players can still be good with limited snaps. I believe he still has something to offer and wouldn't mind having him on the team. We need some more interior pressure to help free up Onyamata to make more impact plays.

06-16-2022, 04:44 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	2022 NFL defensive line rankings 8. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Cameron Jordan is as consistently productive an edge defender as you’ll find, as he defends both the run and pass at a high level while missing very little time in New Orleans over the last decade. Narrowing that focus to just the last five years, Jordan ranks first among edge defenders in snaps played (4,826) and fourth in PFF grade (92.0). He’s joined on the Saints defensive line by David Onyemata (22nd on PFF’s interior defensive line rankings) and Marcus Davenport, who has produced at a high level when healthy (88.8 PFF grade in 2021). Staying healthy has been the difficult part for Davenport with missed time in each of his first four seasons. Saints Tier 2

06-16-2022, 09:35 AM	#2
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,592	Re: 2022 NFL defensive line rankings Fair ranking, considering we have two main guys coming back from injury. I didn't realize Tampa added Akiem Hicks.

06-16-2022, 10:13 AM	#3
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: 2022 NFL defensive line rankings I’m still wondering if, just like Tampon signing Hicks for depth, signing Suh would be a good move. I still think he can maybe be a stopper on the line like Sheldon Rankins and Brown were. He certainly could help for depth is nothing else. Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-16-2022, 10:58 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 NFL defensive line rankings Originally Posted by Boston Saint I’m still wondering if, just like Tampon signing Hicks for depth, signing Suh would be a good move. I still think he can maybe be a stopper on the line like Sheldon Rankins and Brown were. He certainly could help for depth is nothing else. Vet min?

06-16-2022, 11:24 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: 2022 NFL defensive line rankings It appears the hold up is the recently amputated finger. The shoulder surgery was way back in January. Twitter

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06-16-2022, 11:29 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 NFL defensive line rankings Originally Posted by SmashMouth Vet min? I doubt New Orleans is even on Suh's radar. Knowing him, he'll end up finishing up his career with Cleveland or the Bengals. SmashMouth likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: 2022 NFL defensive line rankings Originally Posted by K Major I doubt New Orleans is even on Suh's radar. Knowing him, he'll end up finishing up his career with Cleveland or the Bengals. I'd give him a dollar over vet minimum. These older players can still be good with limited snaps. I believe he still has something to offer and wouldn't mind having him on the team. We need some more interior pressure to help free up Onyamata to make more impact plays. Boston Saint likes this.