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The New England Patriots have taken the NFL world by storm in their first year under Mike Vrabel, and it’s due to the quality production from several players on the roster. Even players who weren’t expected to have big impacts on the team have done so, including linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson.
<!–qv q:id=4t q:key=vcaa:He joined the Patriots as a free agent on a one-year, $3 million deal, and with expectations tempered going into the year, Chaisson has been productive and earned a new contract before the season is wrapped up.
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He joined the Patriots as a free agent on a one-year, $3 million deal, and with expectations tempered going into the year, Chaisson has been productive and earned a new contract before the season is wrapped up.
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K’Lavon Chaisson Has Earned a Massive Payday
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K’Lavon Chaisson Has Earned a Massive Payday
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Chaisson was the 20th overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2020 NFL draft. Despite being a first-round pick, he was never able to fully put things together with the Jags or the Las Vegas Raiders. In his first five years, he had 105 total tackles, 18 TFLs, and 10 sacks. While those aren't horrendous numbers, they fall short of the expected level of contributions from a first-round pick.
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Chaisson was the 20th overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2020 NFL draft. Despite being a first-round pick, he was never able to fully put things together with the Jags or the Las Vegas Raiders. In his first five years, he had 105 total tackles, 18 TFLs, and 10 sacks. While those aren’t horrendous numbers, they fall short of the expected level of contributions from a first-round pick.
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Despite showing some flashes, what he's done in New England is certainly telling. It's a testament to the coaching that's in place, but also highlights that Chaisson is tapping into another level. Outside of Harold Landry III, Chaisson is the second-best pass rusher on this team.
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Despite showing some flashes, what he’s done in New England is certainly telling. It’s a testament to the coaching that’s in place, but also highlights that Chaisson is tapping into another level. Outside of Harold Landry III, Chaisson is the second-best pass rusher on this team.
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Through 13 games, he's posted career highs in sacks (6.5), QB hits (15), and TFLs (8). Not only that, but he's leading the team in total pressures (48) and hurries (33). He has also generated at least two pressures in nine games this season.
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Through 13 games, he’s posted career highs in sacks (6.5), QB hits (15), and TFLs (8). Not only that, but he’s leading the team in total pressures (48) and hurries (33). He has also generated at least two pressures in nine games this season.
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Although he has room to improve as a run defender, he has shown tremendous signs of growth. Getting after the quarterback is a skill that is always needed in the league, especially for a winning team like the Patriots.
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Although he has room to improve as a run defender, he has shown tremendous signs of growth. Getting after the quarterback is a skill that is always needed in the league, especially for a winning team like the Patriots.
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There was no guarantee that he would develop into a quality player for New England at the time of his signing, yet that's exactly what he's accomplished thus far. Now, Chaisson goes into Week 16 second on the team in total snaps at edge (539), and that's for a reason.
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There was no guarantee that he would develop into a quality player for New England at the time of his signing, yet that’s exactly what he’s accomplished thus far. Now, Chaisson goes into Week 16 second on the team in total snaps at edge (539), and that’s for a reason.
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With the defender set to hit free agency after the year, there will be plenty of suitors looking to add a 26-year-old who could have his best days ahead of him. Considering that he's putting career-best numbers in New England, it would be in the best interest of both sides to continue this relationship. But, as is typically the case, it will all come down to the numbers. Based on what Chaisson has looked like in this defensive scheme, the arrow is trending up on what he could do with more experience playing with this unit.
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With the defender set to hit free agency after the year, there will be plenty of suitors looking to add a 26-year-old who could have his best days ahead of him. Considering that he’s putting career-best numbers in New England, it would be in the best interest of both sides to continue this relationship. But, as is typically the case, it will all come down to the numbers. Based on what Chaisson has looked like in this defensive scheme, the arrow is trending up on what he could do with more experience playing with this unit.
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It's worth noting that the Patriots included multiple incentives in Chaisson's deal, which included playing time and sacks. He's a half sack away from achieving a $500,000 bonus and could be the same approach the franchise comes with again once negotiations on a new deal begin, as it worked in their favor this past time.
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It’s worth noting that the Patriots included multiple incentives in Chaisson’s deal, which included playing time and sacks. He’s a half sack away from achieving a $500,000 bonus and could be the same approach the franchise comes with again once negotiations on a new deal begin, as it worked in their favor this past time.
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The front office did a great job scouting him in the first place, and now he made it obvious he deserves another deal from New England.
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The front office did a great job scouting him in the first place, and now he made it obvious he deserves another deal from New England.
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