The Baltimore Ravens are the “perfect destination” for a “very unhappy” Pro Bowler.
Usually, the Baltimore Ravens prefer to plumb the depths of the free-agency market for veteran help this close to the start of a season, but a trade could still appeal if it involves former player Matthew Judon.
The four-time Pro Bowler is a proven commodity with a prolific track record for getting after quarterbacks. Judon is also “very unhappy” with the New England Patriots amid a brewing contract saga, according to The 33rd Team’s Marcus Mosher.
Unhappiness boiled over into visible frustration when Judon was spotted apparently arguing with Pats head coach Jerod Mayo at training camp. Such animosity is one reason why Mosher believes a trade remains a possibility, and he rates the Ravens as the “perfect destination” for a host of intriguing reasons.
Matthew Judon Trade Should Appeal to Ravens
The Ravens’ pass rush is far from suspect, but there is room for Judon on the edge, particularly after Jadeveon Clowney joined the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Clowney’s departure isn’t the only reason the Ravens need to add resources on the outside.
Mosher pointed out how the Ravens remain “hopeful that Odafe Oweh will take a big leap in Year 4, but that is anything but certain. Kyle Van Noy is back for another year, but he is 33 and is more of a part-time player at this stage of his career. Judon would instantly be the best pass rusher on Baltimore’s defense and would give opponents someone to be concerned about on every snap.”
The notion of Judon becoming the feared member of Baltimore’s pass rush still has merit. Even after he missed all but four games last season because of a biceps injury.
Judon still brings a wide array of rush moves to the field. Like the spins and stunts that yielded sacks and pressures during the brief time he was healthy last season, per Taylor Klyes of Patriots on CLNS.