A Star Born?

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(10-20-2022, 10:01 AM)kalibengal Wrote: as a USC fan, I thought this guy was awsome in college...Im glad to see a change of scenery maybe what the Dr ordered 

I scouted him and thought he was a really good fit in Cincinnati.  I think the Bengals had him on their radar as well.  

PFF had him at an overall score of 64.9, but a 72.2 on tackling.  I was a little surprised at that score, as his name kept showing up when I was taking notes (in a good way).  He was in the upper 50s on pass rush, which I think pulled down his score. 

He wasn't really being asked to rush the passer, but to help stuff the run, which he did quite well.  I would be very surprised if Shelvin contributes remotely as well as he did.

They were running a 5 man front a lot with Hubbard, Carter, Hill, Tufele, and Hendrickson/Ossai.  I think we will see this a lot against Atlanta as well, with Ossai kicking inside on pass rush downs.  I could see Hill staying out there for almost every snap and moving around when Shelvin comes in.  The key to defending the Atlanta rush is the Mariotta read-option outside runs.  The ends have to stay home and force it inside and the LBs have to support quickly.