Northman
02-10-2018, 02:40 PM
https://scout.com/nfl/denver-broncos/Article/Heres-Why-Now-Is-The-Time-For-The-Denver-Broncos-To-Trade-OLB-Shane-Ray-114941818
I’ve been told that he dropped from his usual 245 pounds down to 225, which, as an edge defender, really hurt him, especially in the run game. Opposing teams would run straight at Ray when he was on the field, and there was naught he could do about it, contending with 300-plus pound tackles and guards at the point of attack.Ray’s pass rushing efficacy suffered some too. He finished with only one sack on the season, a career low. Pro Football Focus (https://grades.profootballfocus.com/#/ratings/positions/show/ED)graded him cumulatively at 50.7, which for perspective, is putrid.
While we know that Ray is a better overall player than where he finished ranking-wise, ending his third season as the 97th best edge defender, per PFF, is the opposite trajectory the Broncos were hoping to see from him.
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With A Critical Offseason Imminent, Become A VIP Subscriber!If you look at his pass rushing metrics, Ray earned a respectable 73.4 grade via PFF, but due to his 45.3 run defense mark, his cumulative grade suffered immensely. However, the silver lining to Ray’s disappointing 2017 campaign was that in 172 pass rushing snaps, he was able to generate some pressure on the QB — he just couldn’t get home.
Unfortunately, that’s been the book on Shane Ray (https://www.scout.com/Player/Shane-Ray-8107) since entering the league in 2015. He can put pressure on the QB, and he has a phenomenal motor, but he’s unable to win his one-on-one matchups consistently to get the sacks.
Now, the Broncos are faced with a big decision on Ray. The team has until May to exercise his fifth-year option. As a former first-rounder, the Broncos have the prerogative to extend his rookie contract from four years to five, but doing so would come at a cost.
I’ve been told that he dropped from his usual 245 pounds down to 225, which, as an edge defender, really hurt him, especially in the run game. Opposing teams would run straight at Ray when he was on the field, and there was naught he could do about it, contending with 300-plus pound tackles and guards at the point of attack.Ray’s pass rushing efficacy suffered some too. He finished with only one sack on the season, a career low. Pro Football Focus (https://grades.profootballfocus.com/#/ratings/positions/show/ED)graded him cumulatively at 50.7, which for perspective, is putrid.
While we know that Ray is a better overall player than where he finished ranking-wise, ending his third season as the 97th best edge defender, per PFF, is the opposite trajectory the Broncos were hoping to see from him.
https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/19/757/6_7757019.jpg (https://scout.com/nfl/denver-broncos/UserSubscription/New?promo=INARTICLE)
With A Critical Offseason Imminent, Become A VIP Subscriber!If you look at his pass rushing metrics, Ray earned a respectable 73.4 grade via PFF, but due to his 45.3 run defense mark, his cumulative grade suffered immensely. However, the silver lining to Ray’s disappointing 2017 campaign was that in 172 pass rushing snaps, he was able to generate some pressure on the QB — he just couldn’t get home.
Unfortunately, that’s been the book on Shane Ray (https://www.scout.com/Player/Shane-Ray-8107) since entering the league in 2015. He can put pressure on the QB, and he has a phenomenal motor, but he’s unable to win his one-on-one matchups consistently to get the sacks.
Now, the Broncos are faced with a big decision on Ray. The team has until May to exercise his fifth-year option. As a former first-rounder, the Broncos have the prerogative to extend his rookie contract from four years to five, but doing so would come at a cost.