Germaine Pratt available

[ForJimmy]

I think we like Jewell and Wallace at ILB. We 100% need depth but I doubt Pratt signs for that. 

[MHS831]

9 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

Well, he would immediately be the best LB on the roster. 

Buuuut....he really doesn't fit the profile of what we seem to be doing. We are avoiding these older players and seem to be very attached to a youth movement.

AND if you are looking for reasons NOT to sign him, here are a few:  "Germaine Pratt has faced criticism for his performance, particularly in coverage and tackling, despite his high tackle numbers and turnover-generating ability. He's been described as struggling to cover ground in a nickel base (Hmmmm.  Wonder if we play that?) and having an aggressive play style that can leave gaps in the defense. Additionally, there were criticisms about his missed tackles and poor angles in pursuit, particularly in the 2024 season"    

Don't get me wrong--his stats are impressive.  This must be a move to get a certain Edge player signed.

[csx]

 

5 hours ago, tukafan21 said:

While true, he still only just turned 29 and he'd be replacing either Jewell or Rozeboom who are 30 and 28 respectively.  I don't see his age stopping interest on our end if they think he can be a big enough of an upgrade for us

 Think he'd likely take from Wallace not Jewell. 

[MHS831]

24 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

I think we like Jewell and Wallace at ILB. We 100% need depth but I doubt Pratt signs for that. 

Here is what I think (and I agree):  They like ILB and Rozeboom is good depth.  Cherelus was solid for a reserve (PFF score 63.8 in 158 snaps).  They like what they have seen from Ransom and Richardson at S so far, so we could have 3 starting-caliber safeties--no sense burying the young guys.  (I think we are going to like our Safeties as they are--I also think we will add one of our UDFA with great ST abilities.  They signed some really good athletes as UDFA safeties).  I just do not see Scott making the roster if they watch any of his 2024 film.

At CB, they think they have 3 with two who played a little bit last year (each had fewer than 35 snaps--they held their own--both scoring in the upper 50s on PFF).  I think, if we add a player, we add a young CB much later who was cut during the preseason.  I believe they want a preseason to see what they have in Bartholomew and Evans and Thornton, for that matter.

[shaqattaq]

10 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

Well, he would immediately be the best LB on the roster. 

Buuuut....he really doesn't fit the profile of what we seem to be doing. We are avoiding these older players and seem to be very attached to a youth movement.

I hear you, buuuut.... Rozenboom is 28 (1 year deal)  and Jewell is 30.

[PanthersNCSU]

Rather have Pratt than Jaire. Pratt would help solidify the LB group in a big way IMO. 

[csx]

14 minutes ago, shaqattaq said:

I hear you, buuuut.... Rozenboom is 28 (1 year deal)  and Jewell is 30.

So adding more players of that age to the group might not be appealing.

Edited yesterday at 12:44 PM by csx

[WarPanthers89]

This likely will not happen. We have Jewell with a decent cap hit, they like Wallace and want to see if he can be a starter for us, and just signed Rozeboom who was very solid for the Rams last season. Does not make a lot of sense to waste cap with three guys already penciled in as starters/depth.

[Shocker]

[MHS831]

By the way, when I read that a 29-year old LB is taking "poor angles" and "missing tackles" (despite his stats) I wonder if he has lost a step.  Not saying he has and I agree that he would make us better on the inside, but you have to think about the rebuild--does he take away from developing players (Wallace and Cherelus, for example)?  

[ForJimmy]

24 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

By the way, when I read that a 29-year old LB is taking "poor angles" and "missing tackles" (despite his stats) I wonder if he has lost a step.  Not saying he has and I agree that he would make us better on the inside, but you have to think about the rebuild--does he take away from developing players (Wallace and Cherelus, for example)?  

Not to mention the Bengals defense was awful. Someone has to get the tackles but I’ve heard from several people Pratt is slow for a ILB. Evero needs sideline to sideline speed from his ILBs. That’s why Wallace was so appealing to him despite being pretty raw. 

[BlazeCarolina]

12 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

I don't think it is so much how he played as that they are cash strapped with the current roster. See, Hendrickson, Trey.

He ranked 110th out of 189 linebackers according to PFF last year.  His run grade doing most of the work.

He has a lot of tackles, but that can be due to skill and getting after the ball or opportunity.  There are Lukes out there, but also Lavonte Davids.  Big difference there.

Just reporting what I read.  Haven't watched his tape.

[BlazeCarolina]

He ranked #13 in missed tackles in 2024 according to Statmuse.  12.7% miss rate via PFF.

Edited 23 hours ago by BlazeCarolina

[Dingo_ate_Babies]

I’m not sure Jewell is better than Pratt at this point. Jewell is under contract for another year, but his cap hit being what it is, I think this is his last year with us. Pratt could replace him.