01-18-2024, 03:47 PM
(01-18-2024, 03:21 PM)Synric Wrote: Shade Nose Tackle is also called a 1tech its a penetrating A gap defender its less about size. Wilkins can play 1t to 5t giving him incredible range as an IDL. A big body for the 0t is easier to find than someone with Wilkins range and high level play. Reader shows range playing 0 to 4i which is what really makes him special (he plays 0t rarely that's more Tupous job).Adds to why I wouldn't mind having Wilkins. He CAN play all over, effectively, IF Lou schemes well. Having a versatile DLine rotation where some guys can line up in different spots, especially along the interior, could be a good thing! Especially with a front searching for more pass rush / TFLs. We could then sign a NT who's role is to rotate in, depending on down and distance. Plus doesn't Lou like the occasional 5-man front? Having Hill and Wilkins flanking a NT, with Hendrickson and Hubbard / Murphy rushing out of any stance? Sign me up!
I just wanna add, 6'7" 310 is STILL a force to be reckoned with, even if it's perceived undersized for a NT. The old addage "it ain't about the size of the dog in the fight" comes to mind. If he can play the position, even as a "shade" NT, and it vastly improves your defensive front, you get him on the team and you use him. We use a base 4-3 hybrid anyways, in a passing league, how useful is a fulltime NT when comparing it to an IDL player you can line up in any interior spot (and outside DE in 3-4 looks if Lou chooses) and be more versatile with what you can scheme up for the opposing offense every week?
I really like Reader. I hate that he got hurt, especially so late in the season. Had he stayed healthy, I would be all for resigning him. But maybe this is the right time to start rethinking some things, personnel wise, on the defensive side of the ball?
