Roquan Smith - The Film Room

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Who is going to step up opposite of Hicks this year? Bullard or RRH?

[Sugashane]

Think of Traylor in front of Url! Those were some good years for Url. Url didn't have the "size issue" that Smith supposedly has, but one of his big knocks had always been his inability to take on blocks or get around them.

Couple of big bodies to take those blocks up does wonders for the inside LBs.

I have to imagine that having Mack ANYWHERE on the field means two guys on him most plays. That will only help everyone else out there.

Hicks saw double teams almost every play last year. Not this year.

I think Hicks may get himself double-digit sacks this year - which is absolutely crazy when you think about it.

I'm expecting it... that dude is going to fucking eat.

I remember a point last year, when Hicks was getting double teamed on a regular basis. But his first step was SO, SO quick and powerful, he was blowing up the double team before it could get to him. There was one game where the announcers were saying he was almost unblockable. That was with Acho and Floyd coming off the edges. Mack is a bit of an upgrade over Acho.

Hicks is going to be a monster this year. MON-STER.

Hicks looks like a bigger Tommie Harris with his first step sometimes, but with big Ted Washington's heavy hands. I love having him here.

Him and Mack should both feed off each other. Goldman won't get great stats but his big role is to keep DT and Smith free to roam. IDGAF if it is Bullard or RRH someone needs to step up and produce. They literally will go one on one all day with Mack, Hicks, Floyd all being the main focus of the OL.

[malagabears]

Big weakness for Roquan is to shed blocks on the first or 2nd level. The video articulates scheme is very important to his success. I initially thought that should not be a major issue because he has 2 beefy tackles in Hicks and Goldman right in front of him but that is normally Trevethan's area of responsibility. If he has to line up behind RRH or Bullard it will be a challenge for them to clog the OLine and create space for Roquan to work in unless as has been alluded to we line Mack up on the right side.

[Bearfacts]

I was reading an article where Sean Payton was describing how they game planned for Mack by putting a TE on him to chip him regardless of which side he lined up on and I'm thinking yeah, do that. Great idea.

So if Mack more often than not lines up on Hicks shoulder whose gonna double Hicks. LOL They're gonna have to pick their poison because it's like fighting a two fisted brawler. If the right one don't get'cha the left one will.

[Bearfacts]

Who is going to step up opposite of Hicks this year? Bullard or RRH?

Bullard seems to be ahead on the depth chart but IMHO RRH is the better rusher and in time could be another very dominant DE. He's Julius Peppers size and he's athletic and fast. They just need to keep developing him.

[wab]

I've always thought Bullard is a terrible fit for this D. I'd like to see RRH or Nichols step up.

[Bearfacts]

I've always thought Bullard is a terrible fit for this D. I'd like to see RRH or Nichols step up.

I somewhat agree. He has a skill set and size more in line with a 3 tech DT but in the past Fangio has used guys like that in his DL. Ray McDonald would be an example. At worst he gives Vic some versatility as a penetrating run defender but I still feel in the long run RRH or Nichols will pass him up.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

I've always thought Bullard is a terrible fit for this D. I'd like to see RRH or Nichols step up.

Don’t sleep on Nichols. The kid has a base like a redwood tree. And he pretty quick for his size. Give him a couple years of NFL coaching and fitness/nutrition and he could be a beast.

If you look at his tape, you have to look at 2016. In 2017 Delaware switched schemes, and he was more of a OL eater, than an active rusher.


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