01-13-2023, 10:15 AM
(01-13-2023, 04:15 AM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: This is just for reference with PFF grades for those curious, not any ironclad argument or anything...
1. Daxton Hill, 58.1 (Unranked)
2. Cam Taylor-Britt, 56.1 (95th of 122 CBs)
3. Zachary Carter, 32.1 (123rd of 126 DIs)
4. Cordell Volson, 51.6 (66th of 78 Gs)
5. Tycen Anderson, N/A
7. Jeff Gunter, 42.5 (Unranked)
To be fair, Britt has been a really solid tackler, but has had some issues in coverage. Also got dinged (PFF-wise) pretty badly for a couple BS penaties. As a rookie CB to start in the league, I think he has been a pleasant surprise. People forget what Leon Hall looked like as a rookie.
Carter gets some really low PFF scores (though he has been improving throughout the year) on tackling. He seems to be in position but tries to arm tackle instead of driving through with his body. He is getting better and I like the energy I see. He has that relentless gene. DT, IMHO, is the hardest position to make an impact as a rookie.
Volson has been a steal. Starting from day 1 and a solid contributor.
Don't forget also, the one major flaw in PFF to me: They don't take in to account the level of competition. I think ALL these scores are significantly higher if they had the weak ass Chiefs schedule (playing the rest of the AFC west twice and the AFC south. Turd soup).
Have big hopes for Anderson. Loved him at Toledo. Stood out. Has incredible length, speed, and for a bigger guy, change-of-direction.
Here's to pick 32 this year being a stud OT, and getting some depth at CB, WR, DE, and DT.