04-13-2024, 02:14 PM
(04-12-2024, 11:11 PM)DYT-Flyer Wrote: I must have watched the wrong film but I think the main takeaway is that Proctor was by far the weakest link of the chain but the team still consistently ran left most of the time from the two games I watched. Teams also blitzed to the left - Latham actually looks like a better pass blocker than a run blocker so that could be a good sign but I didn't really see a matchup that gave me confidence that he could properly deal with stunts and blitzes against NFL talent. In the run game, he catches a lot but has the strength to throw his opponent. You typically don't see a lot of push that is indicative of 1st round right tackles and I think I heard a scout call it the 'death hug' in the past. He looks good one on one pass blocking though, I question at the NFL level if he will be taken advantage of in ways that he wasn't tested in college. Just a hunch.
Not bad criticisms of Latham's game. He isn't the best run blocker as he is slow and plodding with heavy feet. The way to take advantage
of him is similar to how you take advantage of Orlando Brown with speed. I wish Trent Brown could help Latham with this, but he cannot
which is why I am for Mims over Latham.
Mims has quick feet and great athleticism, the things you cannot teach and he is smart and a giant. Just needs to stay healthy and get
more reps and Mims could be the best OL in this class.
(04-13-2024, 10:58 AM)Synric Wrote: I'm not even talking about the testing more about his penalties. Latham is one of the most penalized players in the draft class specifically False Starts with 12 over his two seasons as a starter (8 in '22, 4 in '23).
We talk about floor and ceiling with players but JC Latham is more of what you see is what you get. When he sets and gets hands on a guy it's over with his length, grip strength, and anchor but if he has to chase the rabbit he is going to lose fast. His heavy feet also limit his rush offense range but he is a really good gap and inside zone blocker.
Don't like the penalties on Latham, that gives me pause as well as the heavy feet.
