Finally getting some legitimate analysis of Kirkpatrick's play in '15

[Essex Johnson]

(08-03-2016, 12:26 PM)Wyche Wrote: Yup, he's average to slightly above average.....not worthy of his draft status.  So Fred says he's 20th out of 64?  Wow, roll out the red carpet to Canton, and break out the yellow jackets!!!!

What I find even funnier is that PFF is killer when propping up the Piano Man, but terrible when evaluating Toast Kirkpatrick......so ya gotta take it for what it's worth.

EDIT:  Top ten in tackles because he got schooled and allowed a completion, or is chasing a play down from behind.

I would say slightly above average is just fine when you look at the success rate of all corners even those in the 1st round.  Lets just reflect on his draft year and the year after in the 1st round.

Morris Claiborne #6 pick-  I would call this a bust for Dallas
Mark Barron #7 pick- TB traded him for 4/6th round pick, 3rd year in.. Bust
Stephen Gilmore #10 pick- has been a solid pick
Dee Miliner - #9 pick-  has not lived up to his draft pick,, possible bust
Desmond Trufant- #22-  Success
DJ Hayden #12-  might be a backup this year, Raiders declined 5th year option.. not looking good.
All of theses picks except Trufant were  above Dre's #17.  Outside of Gilmore and Trufant, I would take Dre over all the others.