Rumors: Scouts Think Sewell Is Overrated

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(04-26-2021, 08:17 AM)Au165 Wrote: I was early in the draft area saying I think the myth of Penei Sewell had overtaken the player. He has become this Paul Bunyan-type personality that I just don't see on tape. I think he is a good player, but I don't see this sure-fire hall of fame player some people are talking about. I see a guy who looks physically underdeveloped still who I question if he will be able to anchor against NFL caliber power rushers.

Again, can he be a good player? Sure. Is he bust-proof? No, he has some issues that could be a problem. Overrated is relative though, if you say he is only going to be a good player instead of what some have said (Generational) then that would mean he is overrated but it doesn't mean he is a bust. If I had to bet money I'd say 10+ year starter but not the perennial All-Pro some have projected.

He's only 20, so he still can develop, both physically and talent-wise, but do we really want to bank on our franchise quarterback's health with that?  Do we really want to waste our first-round pick on him when we can take a generational player like Chase or Smith?

What's the drop-off to a tackle we can take in the 2nd?  is it worth passing on Chase, Smith, or anyone else?

We can get a generational talent, so I don't think we should settle for Sewell, especially when high schools have better weight rooms and training facilities than we do.

(04-26-2021, 09:05 AM)Synric Wrote: It's not such a hot take... Some of Penei Sewells tape reminds me of 2017 William Jackson III. In 2017 there were times when WJ3 was beat initially and was able to recover with speed and make a play but he still got beat and had things to work on which we seen in 2018. Penei Sewell's tape was the same at times against guys like Marlon Davidson, Derrick Brown, and Bradlee Anae. Sewell was beat at times but had the strength and athleticism to recover but will he be able to do that as often in the Pros?

Sewell isn't the only one Rashawn Slater had issues no one is mentioning either. Everyone talks about how he shut down Chase Young (so did Michigan's Jon Runyan Jr btw) but Slater also had issues with his lack of power and length against Iowa's AJ Espensa and Wisconsin's Zack Baun.

Sewell's short arms make it difficult for him to recover because a pass rusher is by him quick if he can't get his hands on him, and a defensive back also has more time to recover.

I don't like having to use terms like him being "able to recover" when protecting our franchise quarterback because it's not like with WJIII where getting beat could cost us a touchdown or even a game, Sewell getting beat could get Burrow hurt and cost us a season.