Everyone evaluates the Edge position differently, and this regime has always put a premium on big DE's in Round 1. This is a chart I like to use while I watch film of a player to chart their traits most relevant to the position. Could the addition of Morris convince them to invest pick 27 in a DPR?
As I said yesterday, the way the DL room is currently constructed they almost have to. Where's the pass rush coming from if they don't? Even if they sign one of the vets still available they're light on pass rush options.
ReplyDeleteAs to whether it's a DPR or a guy they think can also play in base or 5-man fronts, not sure. I suspect they'll go for someone they think can at least not be a complete liability vs the run. But almost have to go edge.
The most Dee Ford like player for me in this draft would likely be R Mason Thomas.
ReplyDeleteYeah, pretty similar style.
DeleteThere's something about the way Howell plays I can't help but really like. He's almost playing games with the OT.
The way he gets perpendicular to the LOS really opens up inside and outside moves to keep the OT off balance, and the way he then can take that long lateral stride to get depth past the OT while also widening to keep hands off him, combined with the ghost move and his acceleration, is pretty special.
I don't think you could go wrong with either at 27.
DeleteHow about football intelligence? Is that tested?
ReplyDeleteI wish we could be privy to interviews. That would solidify player evaluations.
DeleteI think my greatest fear in this draft is that Kyle convinces John he can't live without Mike Washington.
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