01-26-2016, 06:22 PM
(01-26-2016, 06:16 PM)Synric Wrote: He looks like what the Bengals target as a SAM and Nickle LB...
He has the speed and athletic ability to flip his hips and run with TEs, RBs, and even slot receivers. Great at picking lanes to the ball carrier and making tackles in the open field. His biggest issue I've seen is when lined up in the box he gets washed out of plays easily by linemen and blocking TEs. He needs time in the weight room and work stacking and shedding.
The thing is he has the athletic ability and football IQ to be a first round pick but the the lack of strength in his game is off putting for a linebacker.
If we are a smart team, we'd draft a DT who could prevent OL from getting to him with ease. But we've not shown that sort of acumen yet...
