2015 Mock NFL Free Agency: Complete Edition
By Erik Lambert
Sep 7, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Ends
Making big splashes usually isn’t the thing for the Cincinnati Bengals but this is one that could pay huge dividends. Marvin Lewis has a record of dealing with troubled players and Greg Hardy could do so much for his defensive front. It’s a perfect marriage.. DE. Carolina. Greg Hardy. 1. player. 56
2. player. 16. Most of his success has come at defensive end but Jerry Hughes has said he loves Buffalo and wants to return to the Bills. Rex Ryan is a good enough coach that he’ll find a way to utilize the young pass rusher properly.. DE. Buffalo. Jerry Hughes
He was largely a situational guy in Atlanta but Jonathan Massaquoi showed pass rush skill that is worth exploring more. The New York Giants have deficiencies in that area anyway and could use all the help they can find.. DE. . Jonathan Massaquoi. 3. player. 31
15. His best season came under Ron Ryan as an outside linebacker, so it makes good sense for Anthony Spencer to reunite with his old coach by leaving Dallas to join the New Orleans Saints, who have a need at outside linebacker anyway.. DE. Dallas. Anthony Spencer. 4. player
Tampa Bay. Adrian Clayborn. 5. player. 53. Injury robbed him of most of last season but Adrian Clayborn has proven himself an able defensive lineman when healthy. He has the size to pack on some weight and fill a need at defensive end for the Browns while also adding some extra pass rush help.. DE
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