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3 New Orleans Saints most impacted by a potential Jadeveon Clowney signing

By Michael Balko

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after sacking Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after sacking Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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Number One: Marcus Davenport

Marcus Davenport is currently the starting defensive end opposite of Cameron Jordan and is hoping to have a breakout season in 2020. If the New Orleans Saints bring in Jadeveon Clowney, his role with the team will be significantly impacted as a result.

In all honesty, Davenport hasn’t exactly lived up to the potential of being the number fourteen overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and the Saints need to win the Super Bowl now before it’s too late.

Don’t get me wrong, Davenport improved greatly from year one to year two, but acquiring a player like Jadeveon Clowney to help get to the big game would put the Saints defense on another level.

In two NFL seasons, Davenport has put up some solid numbers. His second-year totals were better in nearly every category as well. In 26 games, Davenport has recorded 53 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 28 quarterback hits, 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and two passes defended.

In Clowney’s past two seasons, he has logged 78 tackles, 23 tackles for a loss, 34 quarterback hits, 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumbles recovered, four passes defended, one interception, and three defensive touchdowns.

Clowney has better numbers and played in two fewer games over the past two seasons than Davenport.

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