Welcome Christian Covington

[Bolt4Knob]

iDL!
like it already

When I read the Chargers signed him - had never heard his name
But like you said, IDL depth is needed. Square is with the Browns; nobody was drafted so a bit of competition for Fehoko Broughton, Gaziano is a good
only 27

bring them to camp, line 'em - see who the best is

[like54ninjas]

Hmmm, only one TFL against our horrid OL last year? I’m not impressed... JK. I’m ok with any IDL not named Square.

Signed with the Browns. Set your mind at ease.

[Formula 21]

Christian Covington

DE • #99
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Player Info

• Height
  6-2
• Weight
  305
• Arms
  33 1/4
• Hands
  10

• Experience
  7
• College
  Rice
• Age
  27

[SuperCharged]

Depth is good. Especially when our team has been more of an infirmary than a football team.

[Formula 21]

Scouting Report: Covington Adds Power To D-Line


Mar 15, 2019 at 01:39 PM




Bryan BroaddusFootball Analyst/Scout


FRISCO, Texas – Here's my scouting report on new Cowboys defensive lineman Christian Covington, who signed a one-year free agent contract on Thursday:

Name: Christian Covington
Position: DT
College: Rice
Height: 6-2
Weight: 310
Draft: 6th Round (Texans) in 2015
Games Studied: 2018 against Tennessee (2), Indianapolis, Philadelphia.

Scouting Report:

• Listed as a defensive end in 3-4 scheme. Plays inside more as a tackle or nose than end.
• Breaks the blocker down with power. Plays with some violence with his hands. Especially tough when he gets on the edge of the blocker.
• Can create push inside to help in the twist game. Gets his teammates home with penetration. Several snaps where he was the reason the rusher got home.
• Plays with redirection skills. Can adjust in the pocket. Doesn't get washed on plays. Aware player that finds the ball. Did well on the screen.
• Outstanding effort to chase the ball when thrown underneath. Peeled back to help on the tackle.
• Will use a spin move to free himself as he's attacking the pocket. Not many pass rush moves; gets by with power. Have to respect how he stays after his rush.
• Will get low to the ground when taking on the double team. Doesn't allow blockers to move him. Power to fight the blocks and get off them.
• Stays square to play the run.
• Should be part of the rotation at nose tackle with Antwaun Woods. Gives you a similar type of player there with the strength/power. Active like Woods as well. Not going to quit on the play.

I like it. Experienced and we need a 3-4 DE. Solid pickup as a backup.

[Formula 21]

Chargers to sign veteran DT Christian Covington


Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors
By Andrew Ortenberg | Last updated 5/10/21



The Los Angeles Chargers are adding some depth to their defensive line. The team has agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackle Christian Covington, his agent David Canter announced on Twitter.


The Chargers previously had Linval Joseph, but not much else at defensive tackle. With Melvin Ingram leaving in free agency, their defensive front depth as a whole had been looking pretty thin. Covington was drafted by the Texans in the sixth-round back in 2015, and became a solid contributor and part-time starter in Houston.
In his final season with the Texans in 2018 he had his best year as a pass-rusher, racking up 3.5 sacks coming up the middle in only 12 games. He signed a one-year deal with Dallas in 2019, then a one-year $1.75M contract with the Broncos last offseason.
He never ended up playing a game for Denver, as the Broncos traded him to the Bengals right before the start of last season. He appeared in all 16 games for Cincy, starting 14, and notching a career-high 39 tackles. The folks over at Pro Football Focus gave him middling grades for his work. He’ll turn 28 in October.

[dmac_bolt]

Chargers to sign veteran DT Christian Covington


Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors
By Andrew Ortenberg | Last updated 5/10/21



The Los Angeles Chargers are adding some depth to their defensive line. The team has agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackle Christian Covington, his agent David Canter announced on Twitter.


The Chargers previously had Linval Joseph, but not much else at defensive tackle. With Melvin Ingram leaving in free agency, their defensive front depth as a whole had been looking pretty thin. Covington was drafted by the Texans in the sixth-round back in 2015, and became a solid contributor and part-time starter in Houston.
In his final season with the Texans in 2018 he had his best year as a pass-rusher, racking up 3.5 sacks coming up the middle in only 12 games. He signed a one-year deal with Dallas in 2019, then a one-year $1.75M contract with the Broncos last offseason.
He never ended up playing a game for Denver, as the Broncos traded him to the Bengals right before the start of last season. He appeared in all 16 games for Cincy, starting 14, and notching a career-high 39 tackles. The folks over at Pro Football Focus gave him middling grades for his work. He’ll turn 28 in October.

Given our IDL depth, adding a guy with middling talent is a good idea.

[TexanBeerlover]

Did you say middling,

[like54ninjas]

Scouting Report:

• Listed as a defensive end in 3-4 scheme. Plays inside more as a tackle or nose than end.
• Breaks the blocker down with power. Plays with some violence with his hands. Especially tough when he gets on the edge of the blocker.
• Can create push inside to help in the twist game. Gets his teammates home with penetration. Several snaps where he was the reason the rusher got home.
• Plays with redirection skills. Can adjust in the pocket. Doesn't get washed on plays. Aware player that finds the ball. Did well on the screen.
• Outstanding effort to chase the ball when thrown underneath. Peeled back to help on the tackle.
• Will use a spin move to free himself as he's attacking the pocket. Not many pass rush moves; gets by with power. Have to respect how he stays after his rush.
• Will get low to the ground when taking on the double team. Doesn't allow blockers to move him. Power to fight the blocks and get off them.
• Stays square to play the run.
• Should be part of the rotation at nose tackle with Antwaun Woods. Gives you a similar type of player there with the strength/power. Active like Woods as well. Not going to quit on the play.

This aspect have been a missing component.

[Guest]

Hmmm, only one TFL against our horrid OL last year? I’m not impressed... JK. I’m ok with any IDL not named Square.

Covington had a lower PFF grade than Square last year. He is a back end of the roster reserve DL player.

[wu-dai clan]

Scouting Report:

• Listed as a defensive end in 3-4 scheme. Plays inside more as a tackle or nose than end.
• Breaks the blocker down with power. Plays with some violence with his hands. Especially tough when he gets on the edge of the blocker.
• Can create push inside to help in the twist game. Gets his teammates home with penetration. Several snaps where he was the reason the rusher got home.
• Plays with redirection skills. Can adjust in the pocket. Doesn't get washed on plays. Aware player that finds the ball. Did well on the screen.
• Outstanding effort to chase the ball when thrown underneath. Peeled back to help on the tackle.
• Will use a spin move to free himself as he's attacking the pocket. Not many pass rush moves; gets by with power. Have to respect how he stays after his rush.
• Will get low to the ground when taking on the double team. Doesn't allow blockers to move him. Power to fight the blocks and get off them.
• Stays square to play the run.
• Should be part of the rotation at nose tackle with Antwaun Woods. Gives you a similar type of player there with the strength/power. Active like Woods as well. Not going to quit on the play.

This aspect have been a missing component.

"Doesn't get washed on plays."

What ya think, Tillery/JJones ?

[like54ninjas]

Covington had a lower PFF grade than Square last year. He is a back end of the roster reserve DL player.

PFF is trash reference material. Alone they mean nothing.
He is depth not a projected starter with starting experience.