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When a team has been unable to win a Super Bowl, or even get to one, for more than a decade, getting players with experience in that game can go a long way. For a rebuilding team, this impact can be increased even more, and making a move to acquire one of these players can be excellent for development.
Getting a player with Super Bowl experience does not mean you will win the Super Bowl because of it, but it helps, and if it's in a position of need, even better. For the New Orleans Saints, this is what they did when they brought in Anfernee Jennings.
Since being selected by the New England Patriots, Jennings has never been a super-productive pass rusher. Throughout his five seasons in the NFL, Jennings has only 7.5 sacks, which is 2.5 fewer sacks than Chase Young had last season. The good news is that Jennings makes up for it in other ways.
Jennings is a rotational piece that can play both OLB and 4-3 EDGE. His versatility is ideal for any scheme that uses multiple fronts as needed, and Jennings has thrived in both areas. What is very interesting is his play at OLB, because for the Saints, he is really the only true OLB on the roster. This fact could make him a starter right away.
Focusing more on his game, Jennings is an excellent run defender. His effort makes him very difficult to keep up with, and against slower offensive linemen, he can catch them off guard and go right by. Jennings is not going to be a defensive lineman or OLB who can use his speed to stop rushers in the backfield. It's clear that rushers can get past him with speed, but his positioning and effort allow him to catch up and get into the right spots.
For the Saints, it's going to be very interesting to see where and how much he plays. As I mentioned, Jennings is the main OLB on the roster, so I would expect him to play primarily there. Also, given his ability against the run, having him on the field for non-passing downs like third-and-long would be expected.
The one thing that may lower Jennings' snaps is the Saints depth. As of now, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Cam Jordan, and Tyree Wilson are slated to be the starters with Jennings. That's a pretty full group, so Jennings may need to stay consistent to keep his spot secure.
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Getting a player with Super Bowl experience does not mean you will win the Super Bowl because of it, but it helps, and if it's in a position of need, even better. For the New Orleans Saints, this is what they did when they brought in Anfernee Jennings.
Since being selected by the New England Patriots, Jennings has never been a super-productive pass rusher. Throughout his five seasons in the NFL, Jennings has only 7.5 sacks, which is 2.5 fewer sacks than Chase Young had last season. The good news is that Jennings makes up for it in other ways.
Jennings is a rotational piece that can play both OLB and 4-3 EDGE. His versatility is ideal for any scheme that uses multiple fronts as needed, and Jennings has thrived in both areas. What is very interesting is his play at OLB, because for the Saints, he is really the only true OLB on the roster. This fact could make him a starter right away.
Focusing more on his game, Jennings is an excellent run defender. His effort makes him very difficult to keep up with, and against slower offensive linemen, he can catch them off guard and go right by. Jennings is not going to be a defensive lineman or OLB who can use his speed to stop rushers in the backfield. It's clear that rushers can get past him with speed, but his positioning and effort allow him to catch up and get into the right spots.
For the Saints, it's going to be very interesting to see where and how much he plays. As I mentioned, Jennings is the main OLB on the roster, so I would expect him to play primarily there. Also, given his ability against the run, having him on the field for non-passing downs like third-and-long would be expected.
The one thing that may lower Jennings' snaps is the Saints depth. As of now, Chase Young, Carl Granderson, Cam Jordan, and Tyree Wilson are slated to be the starters with Jennings. That's a pretty full group, so Jennings may need to stay consistent to keep his spot secure.
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