04-10-2017, 03:30 PM
(04-10-2017, 08:46 AM)fredtoast Wrote: So who were all of the other DEs around the country playing against?
Who cares how many points the team gave up?
Who cares if tennessee won? Does the Bengals only winning 6 games last year mean genmo Atkins sucked?
If competitionall across the country was down then why didn't all of the other DEs have a lot more sacks than Barnett?
I already showed you who he faced from the last week of Sept through the end of October. That was the best two tackles that he faced all year in the SEC. Never said that the kid couldn't be good. What I said is that at the next level he will be facing professional grown men & that he needs to bulk up.
He carries risk at #9 & may not be an immediate impact player. Same can be said for the other available pass rushers but they won't be getting picked in the top ten.
(04-10-2017, 08:49 AM)fredtoast Wrote: Then who do you like that faced so much better competition?
Show me a list of the great OTs that your favorite player thrived against.
And how low are you dropping Garrett in the draft because hje played against such weak SEC competition?
That's the difference between the way that you & I view the draft. I don't have "a favorite". I look at the teams weaknesses or needs. Then I evaluate the best means by which to address those concerns.
If we can address a weakness at #9 & then address another in the next Rd or later, I'm all for it. I already listed several players that I would be content with at the #9 spot. I'm not knocking your boy, Fred. I'm just shedding light on the things he will need to improve upon at the NFL level.
I don't fall in love with any one prospect at any position. I tend to step back and look at the big picture.
As for Garrett, he has inflated stats as well. Especially considering the watered down competition that he faced. That said, he is 6'5" has a tremendous first step & is 20 pounds heavier. He should contribute immediately. You don't need me to explain the difference's between the two, Fred. You already know which one is more NFL ready, and it's not the Tennessee player.
