Someone please explain this to me?

[wolfkaosaun]

(02-19-2017, 04:22 AM)Jpoore Wrote: Wolf I value ur opinion and ur scouting reports are second to none. But can you tell me why a guy who hasn't even broken double digit sacks is worth a top 10 pick? I get the whole upside thing but shouldn't production in college count for something? I think that he's the opposite of mj in terms of what he does well. Mj is a great run defender, while Walker is a great pass rusher. 

Actually, coming out of college many people viewed MJ as mainly a pass rushing specialist. A raw one, but certainly a pass rusher. I remember he was a really fast player who could keep players off of him and make moves to get around the edge. He hasn't been the pass rusher many thought he would be, in his 45 games he started in his first 5 years he had 23.5 sacks. 26.5 if you include his rookie year where he didn't start any games. I thought he had the ability to be a great pass rusher, but he turned out to be a better run defender.


I assume you're talking about Thomas. While yes, he doesn't have many sacks, he also has a ton of stops for losses. He is able to read, react, and fill up gaps. That's not always going to show up on tape. Thomas relies on both power and quickness, rather than just one. He also has great hands and good technique. Teams will want him to gain weight, especially in lower body. So Combine will be big for him. If he gains weight and is still fast, he's definitely got every chance to be a top 10 pick. However, if he gains weight and is slower, he may drop.

Stats certainly matter. And Walker has the ones to show. But he's also on the field almost 90% of the time. And he doesn't have the bend and hips you want is a pass rusher. He also needs to work on footwork. Walker does have potential, but his technique isn't exactly the greatest as a pass rusher. His ability to struggle against the run is also concerning. Stats matter, but so does tape. There's some concerning things with his tape, but he certainly has upside.