06-05-2015, 04:31 PM
(06-04-2015, 04:37 PM)3wt Wrote: I'm afraid his lack of strength and inability to shed could derail his transition to the pros.
But I was concerned that Tez would not be fast enough.
Look forward to seeing how this pans out
His speed will get him out of numerous situations when it comes to blocking. But he won't be able to beat blocks consistently like that, especially with his size. Dawson has some flaws but they can be worked and coached out.
(06-04-2015, 05:28 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: Serious question: what has Paul Dawson ever done to suggest that he's a "character concern?" I keep seeing and hearing stuff ad nauseam about how he has all of these red flags and character problems but have yet to see a single example of something that he's done. Was he born "bad" or did he actually do something to warrant the criticism? If so, what did he do and why does it stick with him so much?
As OSUFan said the failed drug test and the being late to meetings. But I remember one TCU coach said he would text or call when he would be late. Dawson has also gone on the record saying he would stay in the film room hours later than everyone else; which shows while watching his own game tape.
(06-04-2015, 06:26 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: He seems like a hell of an instinctive football player that always ends up around the ball. I'm really looking forward to seeing him on the field !
He has great vision to see where the ball is and the instincts to know where it's going. He reads offenses extremely well and knows when to go for the big play.
(06-05-2015, 12:51 PM)EatonFan Wrote: Actually the article says he's good at avoiding being blocked. Once he is engaged, he has trouble shedding. Time will tell how he does at the NFL level.
That is correct. He uses his speed and arms very well to keep the opponent from engaging with him, he also gets skinny to get out of blocks. However, he struggles when fully engaged as is strength isn't the best.
