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Danny Clark Signed

Yankee_In_TX

Dance Lindsay!
So would he play with Ryans and Greenwood? Looking at the stats he's slightly better than Greenwood, and leeps above our other's LB's. Can Greenwood play the left side?

Is Clark traditionally on the right?

Just trying to figure out where he fits in and how I feel about him :)

Thanks!
 

Navy_Chris

Rookie
Clark would play SAM linebacker replacing Shantee Orr as the starter.
JMO, but replacing Orr would be a mistake. He's a constant high-motor guy who always gives 110%. If any LB needs to be replaced it's Ryans (haha..jk). It's Greenwood, it looks like Philip Buchanon taught him how to tackle. Yes, he had 100+ tackles last season, but he also missed a whole gang of 'em. I have been a big proponent of drafting Desmond Bishop in the 4th round if he falls there. That guy hits anything that moves. Another guy to give a shot to is Ameer Ismail from W. Michigan. He's likely a 7th rounder or UFA, but he led the Broncos with 17 sacks his senior season. Proven ballhawk.
 

TEXANS84

Moderator
Staff member
Orr is better suited to play OLB in a 3-4 rather than 4-3. Although I like Orr, its time for a newer route.
 

Navy_Chris

Rookie
Orr is better suited to play OLB in a 3-4 rather than 4-3. Although I like Orr, its time for a newer route.
The whole concept of drafting a college DE and turning him into a 3-4 OLB is ridiculous to me. Off topic I know, but just saying...
 

dirty steve

Veteran
The whole concept of drafting a college DE and turning him into a 3-4 OLB is ridiculous to me. Off topic I know, but just saying...
why? because alot of college DE's cant keep the weight to be a down lineman? that might have a little to do with it.

see: Peek, Antwan
 

Navy_Chris

Rookie
why? because alot of college DE's cant keep the weight to be a down lineman? that might have a little to do with it.

see: Peek, Antwan
Not that, just the fact that they have to learn a completely different position. Of course, some prove to be successful, but they all have to spend a season or 2 adjusting to the move. I just don't like the idea of taking someone away from what they do best. I understand where you're coming from though.
 

LORK 88

Wreck'em Ŧech!
I posted this in another thread about Clark, but I guess it dissapeared so here it is again:

Danny "hammerhead" Clark was a serious fan favorite in Oakland. Let his nickname be a good indicator of his playing style. He was a high motor guy with great intensity and has leadership qualities. He fell out of favor in Oakland because of the emergence of Kirk Morrison and was then released (most people were pissed at Davis for this). As far as being a liability in coverage which is my main concern, most Raider fans said he can hold his own. He seems like a good guy to get, I want him rather than the undersized DT and Ramsey.
 

LORK 88

Wreck'em Ŧech!
Also, does anyone else feel that after reading the front page story on the main site that it's only a matter of time before we sign Clark? It sounded like all we have to do is workout the details and he gets his chance to win a starting spot at SLB (which Im pretty excited about).
 

keyfro

Veteran
clark is a solid LB...he won't break the bank...he won't be in any pro bowls but he's a solid LB...greenwood is a solid LB...he won't play in any pro bowls either...i think too many of ya'll have gotten smitten by LB corps like what baltimore has had...like cowboys had in the early 90's...you don't need every LB to be dominant...you just need the middle guy to be a monster and the other two to be great supporters...shantee orr is a 3-4 OLB nuff said...he plays with a high motor but he doesn't have the coverage skills to continue playing with our current scheme...i think orr will find a place in miami sooner rather than later
 

Navy_Chris

Rookie
clark is a solid LB...he won't break the bank...he won't be in any pro bowls but he's a solid LB...greenwood is a solid LB...he won't play in any pro bowls either...i think too many of ya'll have gotten smitten by LB corps like what baltimore has had...like cowboys had in the early 90's...you don't need every LB to be dominant...you just need the middle guy to be a monster and the other two to be great supporters...shantee orr is a 3-4 OLB nuff said...he plays with a high motor but he doesn't have the coverage skills to continue playing with our current scheme...i think orr will find a place in miami sooner rather than later
Doesn't Cam Cameron look like Charley Casserly?
 

A Texan

Waterboy
The whole concept of drafting a college DE and turning him into a 3-4 OLB is ridiculous to me. Off topic I know, but just saying...
All 3-4 teams look for these "tweeners" since there's not a whole lot of colleges running the 3-4 and smaller DE's from college are the closest thing they can find.
 

jlam

Waterboy
I posted this on a thread in the NFL forum.

He's a pretty big fella who hits like a ton of bricks, but never really got an adequate chance to show what he was capable of for us. This was partly due to a purported lack of coverage skills (and was evident a few times in goal line situation when he let the TE burn him) and perhaps moreso due to the fact that the staff liked Simoneau's intelligence and leadership in the middle of the defense. I think they sacrificed some potential playmaking ability and heavy hitting in Clark for the unspectacular stability of Simoneau.

If you guys were to pick him up, I doubt he would be more than quality depth and a good special teamer, especially seeing who's manning the middle for you now and noting that he wouldn't likely be a candidate to move to an OLB position due to the afforementioned coverage concerns.

I would have liked to have seen more of what he is capable of as he had some good years in Oakland, but we were ultimately paying him $2 million to come in on goal line situations and play special teams. I hope he does well somewhere, though.
I believe he's played MLB most, if not all, of his career thus far, though you may want to check with Raiders fans for clarification. I can certainly see him as a capable run-stopping force at SAM and is someone who would bring a lot of energy. Doubt he would be able to play WILL; he may be able to overcome his coverage liabilities at SAM or even MLB, but I don't think you would want him in space trying to cover up TE's very often, especially with mediocre safeties.
 

TexanFan881

All Pro
Looking at all of the unkown free agents Rick Smith has signed and turned into gold, I'll be really excited if we can sign Clark. I can't believe I'm saying this but the front office knows what it's doing and I'm confident in whatever moves they make.
 

cuppacoffee

Resident Grouch
All 3-4 teams look for these "tweeners" since there's not a whole lot of colleges running the 3-4 and smaller DE's from college are the closest thing they can find.
Charlie Weis has changed his D coordinator and is installing the 3-4 at Notre Dame this season.

Gotta do something, D has stood for disaster the last few years.

:coffee:
 

TEXANS84

Moderator
Staff member
Thoughts on Danny Clark from raiderfans.net:

Undertaker:
Your making a good signing. Clark is a good leader and a solid player. He's not dazzling, he's more of a hard working lunchpail kinda LBer. Solid tackler, but he'll be good for your young defense though.

He was released because we didn't have a place for him anymore. He would have been a MLB and we have Morrison there now who has done well and Howard and Williams on the outside. Wish we coulda kept him, but oh well.
WNYRAIDER:
Good team player, good linebacker but limited range.

His liability is dropping back to cover the passing game. He is a liability in those instances and this is what explains his inability to stick with one team.
otownupnorth:
I like Danny, good at stuffing the middle, above average agasint the run, below average against the past, and average in pursuit.

He has good leadership skills and is reliable.
Hope that gives a little insight. Seems as if a second coming of Jay Foreman.
 

trutxn

Waterboy
Looking at all of the unkown free agents Rick Smith has signed and turned into gold, I'll be really excited if we can sign Clark. I can't believe I'm saying this but the front office knows what it's doing and I'm confident in whatever moves they make.
They are wise, they will make a winner in Houston. Not only will we be a winner but we will be a dynasty when they are through. They are building the team the way it should have been done from the start, throught the draft.
 

South Texan

Waterboy
They are wise, they will make a winner in Houston. Not only will we be a winner but we will be a dynasty when they are through. They are building the team the way it should have been done from the start, throught the draft.
I just wish they had a clean slate to work with instead of cap problems, but that will make it all the sweeter when they finally get it done.
 
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whiskeyrbl

Guest
I think Clark would be a solid addition at the Sam, would be a dream come true if somehow Posluszny fell to us in the 2nd rd. to fill our LB woes. That would be a very tough threesome at the LB position.
 

kiwitexansfan

Hall of Fame
This might not count for much, but I was mucking around on Madden's offseason mode and Danny Clark was a free agent and that list him as a MLB for what its worth.

If he could transition to the SLB spot I would be keen to sign him. Orr isn't the answer there and it is one of the weak spots on D we need to address.

Get Clark and then we only have CB, FS and DT to worry about.
 

Vinny

shiny happy fan
The whole concept of drafting a college DE and turning him into a 3-4 OLB is ridiculous to me. Off topic I know, but just saying...
Not that, just the fact that they have to learn a completely different position. Of course, some prove to be successful, but they all have to spend a season or 2 adjusting to the move. I just don't like the idea of taking someone away from what they do best. I understand where you're coming from though.
Um, that's what all the great 3-4 OLB's are.....all of them were College DE's. It's been this way for at least 3 decades. They are "tweeners"...guys that are not ideal to play on the line due to not being big enough and can play in space due to the fact that they aren't so bulky. The 3-4 OLB is your edge rusher (not the 3-4 DE)....they aren't traditional linebackers silly. Some of you guys need some Football 101
 

supertruck97

Practice Squad
Saints fan here. Clark played sparingly in NO last year, but was definitely a fan favorite. He was a hard hitter that gave full effort when he was put in. He was a bit of a liability in coverage, but his forte was hitting, and he was very good at that. He was in on some key stops for the Saints last season, and I think he's a great addition to the Texans. He won't blow you away, and he's no Urlacher, but he's a solid vet with great work ethic. I know most Saints fans wanted him to come back and battle for a spot, but when the Saints signed Simmons, Clark pretty much knew he wasn't going to start.

Congrats on a good signing. You guys will love him, as long as you don't put your expectations through the roof.
 

infantrycak

Hall of Fame
CLARK AGREES WITH TEXANS

A league source tells us that linebacker Danny Clark has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans.

Most casual fans likely haven't heard of him, which means that his guaranteed money likely will be in the neighborhood of only $8 million.

Clark is a seven-year veteran, and he has played for the Jaguars, Raiders, and (most recently) the Saints. He started in 31 games during a two-season stint with Oakland, from 2004 through 2005.
Link

Keep in mind, this is from the rumormill.
 

Dunta_23

Rookie
Depending on the years and money, he wouldnt be a bad pickup...hopefully its a 2-3 yr deal and no longer
 
this was in the rumor section so.....

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

CLARK AGREES WITH TEXANS

A league source tells us that linebacker Danny Clark has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans.

Most casual fans likely haven't heard of him, which means that his guaranteed money likely will be in the neighborhood of only $8 million.

Clark is a seven-year veteran, and he has played for the Jaguars, Raiders, and (most recently) the Saints. He started in 31 games during a two-season stint with Oakland, from 2004 through 2005
 
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4608402.html

Quarterback Patrick Ramsey and linebacker Danny Clark, a pair of free agents, visited with the Texans on Tuesday.

The Texans signed Clark to a one-year deal today. Clark, 29, has had more success in the NFL than Ramsey. He played his first four seasons with the Jaguars before signing with the Raiders, for whom he started in 2004 and 2005. He signed with New Orleans last season and didn't start a game for the first time since his rookie year. He spent the season playing special teams.
"I had one year with the Saints, and it wasn't a good one," Clark said Tuesday. "The team was great. I just didn't get the opportunity to play. I played well in Oakland, and I look forward to doing the same here.
"If I come here, I'm concentrating on being a starter, which is the only way I would come."
Clark believes he has a lot to offer the Texans.
 
You may be right, but you can't have a Pro Bowler at every position.
Lol. 30 something tackles on the season for a starting linebacker is horrible. Mario had more tackles then Orr, and he plays DL. I dont care if Orr ran sprints in between plays, he is not a good OLB.
 

Porky

Hall of Fame
Good under the radar type signing. He is a big time improvement over Orr at the SAM in a 4/3. Orr needs to be in a 3/4.

My only question is does this spell the end of Wong in Houston, or would Wong back up, or what's the scoop? And all of this is not taking into account the draft.
 

Mr. White

Retired OLine Coach
I don't know much about Clark, but I'm all right with the signing. The same kind of second-tier free agents are the ones that got New Orleans to the playoffs.
 

texans83

Rookie
Good under the radar type signing. He is a big time improvement over Orr at the SAM in a 4/3. Orr needs to be in a 3/4.

My only question is does this spell the end of Wong in Houston, or would Wong back up, or what's the scoop? And all of this is not taking into account the draft.
I think Wong will be back up. He has great leadership for the younger guys.
 

Texans Pride

Veteran
One thing that is bothering me. When Clark says, "If I come here, I'm concentrating on being a starter, which is the only way I would come.", is he saying that he wants to be able to compete for that starting job, or that he won't come if it isn't just handed to him?

It bothers me if he is saying he won't come unless he's guaranteed. I think ALL players should have to earn their position, not just have it handed to them on a platter.

Can someone please clarify for me how he is saying this?


http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/4608402.html
 

texans83

Rookie
One thing that is bothering me. When Clark says, "If I come here, I'm concentrating on being a starter, which is the only way I would come.", is he saying that he wants to be able to compete for that starting job, or that he won't come if it isn't just handed to him?

It bothers me if he is saying he won't come unless he's guaranteed. I think ALL players should have to earn their position, not just have it handed to them on a platter.

Can someone please clarify to me, how he is saying this.


http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/4608402.html
I agree but I think by the texans saying that they just wanted to get him in here to compete, I think they will throw him in there at first but if someone is better I think they will throw the other guy in there. I feel thats why they only signed him to a 1yr deal.
 

dirty steve

Veteran
One thing that is bothering me. When Clark says, "If I come here, I'm concentrating on being a starter, which is the only way I would come.", is he saying that he wants to be able to compete for that starting job, or that he won't come if it isn't just handed to him?

It bothers me if he is saying he won't come unless he's guaranteed. I think ALL players should have to earn their position, not just have it handed to them on a platter.

Can someone please clarify for me how he is saying this?


http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/4608402.html
i think his comments stem from last year in new orleans when he didnt get as much playing time as he thought he was supposed to, and wanted to make sure he was going to get a substantial increase in playing time here.
 
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