Als shopping Vaughn Martin due to salary cap issues and scheme as well (more of 4-3 NT).
Come on wally pull the trigger!
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I think trading for Vaughn Martin would be a good decision. However, he probably gets about $175,000 per season. The second question would be the cost in terms of the trade. We do have two first round draft choices next year - one from Montreal.Qman wrote:Als shopping Vaughn Martin due to salary cap issues and scheme as well (more of 4-3 NT).
Come on wally pull the trigger!
Brooks, Westerman, and Martin would look very good in a three defensive tackle rotation. I really don't see what we are getting out of Craig Roh. I really believe we could start David Menard in his spot and go with three defensive ends. Forde could also move back outside if we wanted a fourth defensive end. Losing Roh's salary would make Vaughn Martin affordable, salary wise.
However, I don't see Wally pulling the trigger on this one, even though Vaughn is a National and would provide ratio options.
He's big (300 pounds) and weighed 330 at times in the NFL. He was a 4th round NFL draft choice.
Martin started in 28 games for San Diego during his four seasons there. before going to Miami in free agency.Martin actually played defensive end with San Diego in their 3-4 defence. He was used at defensive end and defensive tackle in Miami. Martin was coming off of sports hernia surgery that led to his departure from Miami, a few months after the team had signed him to a two-year, $4 million contract
This is a scouting report of Martin coming out of university, where he only had two years of experience. He was very raw, before being drafted in the NFL but it was his size, raw talent, upside, and character that impressed.
Explosion/Pursuit: Martin has good initial quickness coming off the snap, and for a player of his size that burst can surprise an offensive lineman. He has the ability to gain advantage when he keeps his feet on the move and the thing you notice on film is his ability to use his long reach to get his hands on an offensive lineman. Even when he is late off the snap, he does an efficient job of using his long arm reach and strength to gain advantage out of his stance. He has enough speed to slip off blocks and uses his hands well to keep the opponent off his body. He also shows enough functional quickness to pursue from the backside.
Strength at Point: Martin shows that he has the ability to sit and anchor at the point of attack, but because of his relative inexperience playing football he just lacks consistency. However, when he plants his foot into the ground to anchor at the point of attack, he is quite effective at shooting the gaps when working in-line. He might be a better fit for tackle due to his lack of edge quickness, but he has the strength and size to destroy interior blockers on contact and bull rush with consistency. He has the bulk and raw power to control and separate, but will need some hand technique refinement.
Use of Hands: Martin has yet to grasp the proper hand placement and technique, but just needs more reps and a patient teacher to further his development. Even though he is raw in this department, he demonstrates a punishing hand punch and excellent overall strength to easily handle multiple blockers, stack and control. When blockers do get into his chest (will short arm when he stands up), he still gives a good second effort in attempts to disengage. He has a strong hand punch, but needs to recoil and set quicker when engaging blockers. He also must keep his hands active, as he lacks ideal chop and rip moves when trying to disengage.
Lateral Pursuit/Effort: For a player his size, Martin shows impressive balance and lateral moves. He keeps his feet and uses his long arms to avoid low blocks. With his quickness and hip flip, he is capable of getting an edge on blockers. He shows good desire and effort in his lateral pursuit (more on short area play than going long distances). He also plays with a steady motor, but sometimes his momentum will force him to out-run plays (needs to develop better stop-&-go action).
Tackling Ability: Martin is raw technique wise, but when he plays at a low pad level he is an efficient wrap-up tackler whose strength lets him quickly disengage from blocks. He has the lower body power in his anchor to neutralize the double-team action, consistently stacking while holding ground. He shows the potential of being a solid open-field tackler, but first must grasp the concept for angling better. The thing you see on film is his ability to square up, bring his hips and drive through the ball carrier.
Run Defense: Martin is still learning the nuances of the game, but he shows good urgency chasing the ball carrier, just needing to take better angles in pursuit. He shows the athleticism and body control to stay up and play the game on his feet. With his strength and bulk, he should not have problems vs. double teams, especially with his ability to hold and split through. He does a nice job of neutralizing the outside run and forcing it back inside. His long arms let him engulf ball carriers, showing good strike form to wrap, secure and take down. He will generally play at a good pad level, but will sometimes get high in his stance, resulting in blockers getting underneath his pads to lock him out.
Pass Rush: Martin is really a bull in a china shop when he gets into the backfield, as he does not always take proper angles to seal the deal. He shows very good hip flip and hand usage, but he is just a raw, power-oriented pass rusher than an explosive edge rusher, making him a better candidate to play one-gap as a defensive tackle.
Closing on the QB: Martin presses the corner well and uses his strength to compensate for adequate awareness and angling in attempts to pressure the pocket. He needs to learn how to gear down, as he will get too reckless and over-pursue the play, but with his raw strength he does have some success when he collides and pushes blockers back into the pocket.
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Sounds Martin will restructure is contract and his body is pretty beat up.
Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 4h4 hours ago
Herb Zurkowsky Retweeted Didier Orméjuste
His contract of $175,000 called for $25,000 signing bonus. Lot of $ for a not-every-down player with medical historyHerb Zurkowsky added,
Didier Orméjuste @DidierRDS
I'm told Vaughn Martin has accepted to restructure his contract. #Alouettes @CFL
Sounds Martin will restructure is contract and his body is pretty beat up.
Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 4h4 hours ago
Herb Zurkowsky Retweeted Didier Orméjuste
His contract of $175,000 called for $25,000 signing bonus. Lot of $ for a not-every-down player with medical historyHerb Zurkowsky added,
Didier Orméjuste @DidierRDS
I'm told Vaughn Martin has accepted to restructure his contract. #Alouettes @CFL