ICYMI: DL Terrell McClain came in for a visit. Update signs with Cardinals

[Ronin]

Eric Edholm
@Eric_Edholm
Free-agent DT Terrell McClain is visiting the #AzCardinals today, a source tells me

 

[Ronin]

Eric Edholm
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May 20

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There's surely competition on that Arizona D-line, but they could use more bodies

McClain started 5 games for the Falcons last year

 

[Ronin]

Who is McClain?

Playing for his third team in as many seasons, McClain appeared in 13 games for Atlanta, a defense that ultimately ranked eighth worst against the rush this past season.

He played mostly as a rotational fixture during his eight NFL seasons, as he did for the Falcons in a role with then rookie Deadrin Senat, who Atlanta drafted last spring.

McClain’s five starts this past season for the Falcons were the second most he had in his career since his rookie effort back in 2011 with the Carolina Panthers.

In total last season, McClain played on 374 snaps with the defense in Atlanta, accounting for 34 percent of the team’s total on this side of the ball, and he was used on 63 special team plays.

https://247sports.com/nfl/atlanta-falcons/Article/Arizona-Cardinals-host-Terrell-McClain-132184448/

 

[Krangodnzr]

Solid rotational lineman.

Keim is sorting through the bargain bin now.

 

[JeffGollin]

Move was within the context of McCoy's release and TB's signing of Suh?

 

[Ronin]

Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman)
5/22/19, 8:34 AM
#Cardinals are signing former #Cowboys, #Falcons DT Terrell McClain to a 1-year deal, per ⁦‪@vxmcclure23‬⁩

 

[Ronin]

vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23)
5/22/19, 8:23 AM
Former Falcons defensive tackle Terrell McClain is signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, source tells me. McClain played in 13 games for the Falcons last season and started five. His best years came with the Dallas Cowboys between... espn.com/espn/now?nowId…

 

[Ronin]

Cardinals signed DT Terrell McClain, formerly of the Falcons, to a one-year contract.
McClain, 31 in July, appeared in 13 games for the Falcons last season, spanning 374 snaps. Pro Football Focus gave him poor marks across the board for both his run and pass defense. He's merely a rotational lineman competing for a job.

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow‏Verified account @sbordow 3m3 minutes ago
scott bordow Retweeted vaughn mcclure

McClain provides some much needed depth on defensive line

 

[Ronin]

With the Texans, McClain spent time with then-Houston defensive backs coach Vance Joseph, who is now a first-year defensive coordinator for the Cardinals.

The 6-foot-2, 300-pound McClain could add depth with a strong camp.

He would join a projected defensive line rotation for Arizona that includes tackles Corey Peters and Rodney Gunter, plus ends Darius Philon and Zach Allen. Veteran Cameron Malveaux and rookie Michael Dogbe will also vie for depth roles.

http://arizonasports.com/story/1947...former-falcons-dt-terrell-mcclain-per-report/

 

[Ronin]

Bob McManaman (@azbobbymac)
5/22/19, 12:13 PM
Cardinals make the Terrell McClain signing official. The eight-year defensive tackle has agreed to a one-year deal and the Cardinals have released wide receiver Malachi Dupre.

 

[Ronin]

Craig Grialou (@CraigAZSports)
5/22/19, 12:16 PM
Now 11 defensive linemen on the roster and 11 wide receivers; Dupre played just one game last season, making his NFL debut in Week 17
#AZCardinals

 

[ARZCardinals]

55.6 PFF grade last year ... not good
107th rated D lineman

Rotational guy at best
don't drink the Kool Aid

 

[ARZCardinals]

Rodney Gunter 70.5
Corey Peters 69.5
Darius Philon 67.8
Cameron Malvenus 56. 0 - OUCH
and 2 rookies

Suggs 70.0
Chandler Jones 73.2

then there's
Aaron Donald 95.0

Cards D line is a C- if it's graded in school terms - don't buy into the offseason hype train. Added Peterson gone 5 games.
Last year the Cardinals D went backwards like they were on Ice and had Ice skates on. It's likely to be a lot of the same.

If you're thinking they're better on defense than last season...it's just being a fan of the Cardinals you're buying into.

If the Cardinals D ranks higher than 25th at the end of the season I'd be amazed

 

[TJ]

BRB - buying my Super Bowl tickets right now

 

[Ronin]

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PFF ARZ Cardinals (@PFF_Cardinals)
5/22/19, 12:45 PM
McClain joins the Cardinals after spending last season in Atlanta, where he posted a 55.6 overall grade. He had 12 stops and 5 hurries along with 1 sack last year. His highest graded season came in 2014 for the Cowboys where he had a 70.7 overall grade.

 

[ARZCardinals]

BRB - buying my Super Bowl tickets right now

lol

 

[BACH]

55.6 PFF grade last year ... not good
107th rated D lineman

Rotational guy at best
don't drink the Kool Aid

He's a rotational guy.

 

[Lagerfilled]

I’m hopeful McClain can fill the role of 2nd string NT/DT behind Corey Peters and spot depth at DE. Should only see the field for 25% of the snaps. Good signing!

Interesting however that we wanted this guy over someone like Domato Peko who graded well with PFF and also played for Joseph.

 

[GuernseyCard]

I’m hopeful McClain can fill the role of 2nd string NT/DT behind Corey Peters and spot depth at DE. Should only see the field for 25% of the snaps. Good signing!

Interesting however that we wanted this guy over someone like Domato Peko who graded well with PFF and also played for Joseph.

Gunther us our #2 NT/DE