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Clearly an aggressive physical freak. Needs to refine pass rush repertoire. He doesn't disengage well, but he can bulldoze mfers. His instincts are not great and he is a bit stiff in the hips. The negatives aside he is a long, big, aggressive, high motor, freak. Dude has an amazing skill set. I posted videos of higher competition, because bulldozing an accountant at UTSA isn't as impressive. He isn't a finished product but t with coaching that product could become the best edge rusher in NFL level.
Bradley Chubb
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- Chubb is a thick dude with long arms. High motor, with enough athleticism to play as a stand up backer. When you watch him you see he has strong hands able to move linemen. He is more refined as a pass rusher then most. He won't be able to bend the edge as easy in the NFL but he is flexible enough to be able to. A bit tight hopped and coverage will not be a strength. Overall the highest floor pass rusher in the draft.
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For me, there are only two edge rushers worthy of the 8th pick.
Bradley Chubb....and Harold Landry
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He has quickly moved up my board. My pre-combine list
Chubb
Harold Landry
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Bradley Chubb....and Harold Landry
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He has quickly moved up my board. My pre-combine list
Chubb
Harold Landry
McGlinchey
Roquan Smith
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Harold Landry
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- Landry is more of a prototypical rush backer. Very flexible and can bend/dip through the corner. Probably the fastest bust of the snap in this class, with great closing speed. Not strong enough to hold the point pro hand fight. Good instincts and disciplined in holding his gap, or backside pursuit. Has a bit more moves to get passed a tackle then others liking the dip or inside counter step. I wish he used his hands a bit better to set stuff up or disengage.
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- Landry is more of a prototypical rush backer. Very flexible and can bend/dip through the corner. Probably the fastest bust of the snap in this class, with great closing speed. Not strong enough to hold the point pro hand fight. Good instincts and disciplined in holding his gap, or backside pursuit. Has a bit more moves to get passed a tackle then others liking the dip or inside counter step. I wish he used his hands a bit better to set stuff up or disengage.
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I said it in another thread, but I don't think Landry is a top 10 pick. I think he'll go in the first, but probably middle to end of it. He doesn't use his hands consistently well, his size may be a bit of a concern, and his game is all speed...which won't work in the NFL. Unless he starts to convert that speed to power, he's going to get washed out of plays too often. Dropping from 16.5 sacks down to 5 as a senior is also a concern (and yes I know he missed 5 games at the end of the season).
I'd be comfortable with him in the teens, but not at #8.
I'd be comfortable with him in the teens, but not at #8.
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TREMAINE EDMUNDS
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- we have talked about him as a more physical Floyd. It actually maybe more like a more physical Jaylon Smith. Physically impressive. Doesn't play on the outside, but in game reps rushes from every location. I believe he will do well if asked to rush from the outside. Takes way to many false steps, and has this bouncy thing when diagnosing. There is a ton to like about his possibilities here.
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- we have talked about him as a more physical Floyd. It actually maybe more like a more physical Jaylon Smith. Physically impressive. Doesn't play on the outside, but in game reps rushes from every location. I believe he will do well if asked to rush from the outside. Takes way to many false steps, and has this bouncy thing when diagnosing. There is a ton to like about his possibilities here.
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I obviously don't wanna put the cart before the horse, but a former LB that did that exact same thing for 13 years in Chicago just became a first ballot hall of famer.Takes way to many false steps, and has this bouncy thing when diagnosing.
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Yeah, I agree with wab: Edmunds is much more Urlacher than anyone else. Like #54, Edmunds isn't adept at disengaging from blocks and would be similarly miscast on the edge. Make him a read-and-react guy in the middle of your defense (and get him to freelance less) and you're playing much more to his strengths.
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The only difference is that I actually think Urlacher would have been even more successful outside in a 3-4 than he was inside in a 4-3.thunderspirit wrote:Yeah, I agree with wab: Edmunds is much more Urlacher than anyone else. Like #54, Edmunds isn't adept at disengaging from blocks and would be similarly miscast on the edge. Make him a read-and-react guy in the middle of your defense (and get him to freelance less) and you're playing much more to his strengths.
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Edmunds is similiar Urlacher if your talking measurables...but that's where the comparisons stop. The guy is not Brian Urlacher and has done nothing to show he ever will be. Even in his highlight tape you see him just ignoring his assignment and standing in the middle of the field. I don't see it...
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Urlacher wasn't the same guy we saw at MLB for a long time coming out of New Mexico, either. You're drafting traits and projecting them.
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Urlacher wasn't ever supposed to be Urlacher. He was a weird safety/punt returner that everyone thought was a reach because no one could decide what position he played.
I'm NOT saying that Edmunds is Urlacher. I am saying there are similarities. They are both raw, athletic specimens that played weird hybrid positions. They are both guys who you have to project into NFL positions. Both guys who take too many false steps, but have the recovery speed to correct. Both smart football players.
I'm NOT saying that Edmunds is Urlacher. I am saying there are similarities. They are both raw, athletic specimens that played weird hybrid positions. They are both guys who you have to project into NFL positions. Both guys who take too many false steps, but have the recovery speed to correct. Both smart football players.
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This guy sucks..I tried going back and watching again.
Plays out of position, plays way to upright...and plays slow.
Hard pass..please don't compare him to our HOF LB.
Also, Brian Urlacher was not built to play OLB in a 3-4..That's a terrible thought.
Plays out of position, plays way to upright...and plays slow.
Hard pass..please don't compare him to our HOF LB.
Also, Brian Urlacher was not built to play OLB in a 3-4..That's a terrible thought.
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If Brian Urlacher was drafted now, he absolutely would be looked at as a 3-4 OLB.McCblaz wrote:This guy sucks..I tried going back and watching again.
Plays out of position, plays way to upright...and plays slow.
Hard pass..please don't compare him to our HOF LB.
Also, Brian Urlacher was not built to play OLB in a 3-4..That's a terrible thought.
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You are lying to yourself if you think a coach like Fangio wouldn't figure out a way to use him outside.
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What position do you think the Lobo was in New Mexico's 3-3-5? It was their version of the Leo/Jack that's so rampantly popular today.
Again, no one is saying that Edmunds IS BRIAN URLACHER. I am saying there are similarities. I'm not sure why that has your jimmies all rustled.
Again, no one is saying that Edmunds IS BRIAN URLACHER. I am saying there are similarities. I'm not sure why that has your jimmies all rustled.
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Nope
You cant just spout measurables and place a guy in a certain category. Urlacher did not have the hand quickness or the hip flexibilty to rush off the edge.
If he were coming out today, we would be looked at as a MLB lol..the position he made the HOF as.
You cant just spout measurables and place a guy in a certain category. Urlacher did not have the hand quickness or the hip flexibilty to rush off the edge.
If he were coming out today, we would be looked at as a MLB lol..the position he made the HOF as.
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Urlacher played safety at New Mexico..he thrived in coverage and chasing down sideline to sideline. The areas that you need your MLB to be good. He struggled with shedding blocks and blitzing...The areas you need your pass rushers to excel. He was exactly what he was...A middle linebacker.
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He absolutely did early in his career. His hips were what allowed him to move laterally so well. His so called stiffness didn't start until the neck/back issues popped up around 2008.McCblaz wrote:Urlacher did not have the hand quickness or the hip flexibilty to rush off the edge.
Regardless, Edmunds doesn't "suck". So, yeah....that's just patently false.
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I guess I just dislike Edmunds that much. As a 4-3 middle linebacker he may be ok, and I don't even have that much faith in him. That being said, he has shown nothing to make us think he can rush the passer. To talk about him in the top 10 is ludicrous to me..
I'd take Roquan Smith over him as a MLB, and I'd take numerous edge rushers over him.
I'd take Roquan Smith over him as a MLB, and I'd take numerous edge rushers over him.
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Edmunds had as many sacks this year as Landry. And he's barely 20 years old. The Bears may not draft him, but whatever lens you are looking at him through is very off.
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Time will tell on Edmunds. I think your overvaluing him based on his measurables which has gotten pleanty of GMs in trouble over the years. I take measurables into account but I also look at their tape. The guys just looks ok on tape and I don't really see him flash.
I guess that's the fun part of this time of year..
I guess that's the fun part of this time of year..
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lol... coach here watches the tape!McCblaz wrote:All your looking at is stats and measurables...have you watched any tape?
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"Tape"? No. Highlights and game cut-ups, yes.McCblaz wrote:All your looking at is stats and measurables...have you watched any tape?
I mean after watching this he's clearly terrible.
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I have nothing against Edmunds, but I will say pointing to any highlight reel as a reason to draft anyone is dumb. A prospect who can't look good in a highlight reel isn't playing in the NFL, let alone getting drafted.
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Exactly...watch a full game. Go to draft breakdown.com
He flashes...But he gets washed away a lot more then the times he flashes. The guys a decent MLB prospect, but I have zero in him as a pass rusher.
When Benardrick McKinney came out..everyone wanted him as an edge rusher because of his size...He's played MLB since getting drafted. I think best case, this guy is McKinney.
He flashes...But he gets washed away a lot more then the times he flashes. The guys a decent MLB prospect, but I have zero in him as a pass rusher.
When Benardrick McKinney came out..everyone wanted him as an edge rusher because of his size...He's played MLB since getting drafted. I think best case, this guy is McKinney.
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Blaz I don't know what you're seeing because this kid flies off the screen when I watch him.
Is he developed? No, he's barely 20 years old. I'd put him on the edge and tell him to pin his ears back and go eat.
Once he gets some refinement I literally giggle at the ways Fangio can use Floyd and him in coverage. It won't be fair having dudes that long and that fast slamming passing windows shut.
He's my pick at 8, it's a no brainer to me.
Is he developed? No, he's barely 20 years old. I'd put him on the edge and tell him to pin his ears back and go eat.
Once he gets some refinement I literally giggle at the ways Fangio can use Floyd and him in coverage. It won't be fair having dudes that long and that fast slamming passing windows shut.
He's my pick at 8, it's a no brainer to me.
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My man.G08 wrote:Blaz I don't know what you're seeing because this kid flies off the screen when I watch him.
Is he developed? No, he's barely 20 years old. I'd put him on the edge and tell him to pin his ears back and go eat.
Once he gets some refinement I literally giggle at the ways Fangio can use Floyd and him in coverage. It won't be fair having dudes that long and that fast slamming passing windows shut.
He's my pick at 8, it's a no brainer to me.