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Which 5 teams should look at claiming Michael Sam?

By Evan Massey

Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam (96) during warm ups before the game against the St. Louis Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam (96) during warm ups before the game against the St. Louis Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2014; Columbia, MO, USA; NFL rookie Michael Sam stands on the sidelines of the game between the Missouri Tigers and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Columbia, MO, USA; NFL rookie Michael Sam stands on the sidelines of the game between the Missouri Tigers and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

While the Jaguars will not be the first team that comes to mind when thinking about potential landing places for Sam, they are one of the best potential fits. The Jaguars are in the middle of a rebuilding process that is a couple years away from being able to compete, and Sam would be able to fit into that young nucleus very well. Jacksonville is looking to build with a defense first mentality, and they would likely be interested in Sam’s ability to rush the passer.

Head coach Gus Bradley is one of the best defensive minds in the NFL, and he would figure out how to coach Sam and get him to the best of his potential. He may not play this season, but his upside for the future looks to be special from the preseason numbers that he was able to put up. It may not end up being the great situation that it appears, but from the outside looking in it looks to be a match made in heaven.

Jacksonville is fairly happy with the current roster that they have put together, and that could be the only issue. Sam is a talented player, but the Jaguars are already full of talented young players. The Jaguars will always be looking for more pass rushing as long as Bradley is their head coach, and that is exactly what makes them a team that should look at Sam and at least consider a move for him.

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