Let's talk DT's

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(03-01-2016, 10:12 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Just thought I would bring this up as food for thought.

NFL Combine Weigh-In

Player A: 6'1", 293 lbs, 32" Arms, 9 5/8" Hands
Player B: 6'1", 293 lbs, 32 5/8" Arms, 9 5/8" Hands

Player A Strengths:
He plays with great intelligence and instincts and was a good student
Displays impressive quickness off the ball and good lateral agility in pursuit.
Has impressive pass rushing ability for a defensive tackle.

Player B Strengths:
Outstanding quickness off snap...Noticeably quicker than guards attempting to block him when rushing from inside.
Quick hands and wastes no time shedding single blocks.
Lateral quickness could make him a terror in twisting pass ­rush.

Player A Weaknesses:
He's undersized as a defensive tackle lacking adequate height and bulk.
Doesn't have the power to consistently hold up at the point of attack against the run and is overpowered by bigger blockers.
Must become more consistent with his hand use

Player B Weaknesses:
Frame is lacking the pure bulk to make a living inside.
Doesn't have power to be consistent bull­-rush threat.
A good double team will overwhelm him at point of attack.

Player A: Geno Atkins (10 letters)
Player B: Sheldon Day(10 letters)

Pretty crazy that Geno once was considered not to have the power to consistently hold up at the point of attack
against the run and was overpowered by bigger blockers. Dude seriously improved in that department and the
rest of his weaknesses besides height of course that actually seems to help him.

Maybe we ought to take a look at Sheldon Day lol.