Blokestradamus Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 There's a lot of guys 6'4" and 248 - that doesn't mean you can cover. He's a defensive end in a 4-3 and he'd only be an OLB in a 3-4. I'm not saying he can't cover or can't convert to an OLB but in a 4-3 that just wouldn't make sense. In the games I watched, he had a total of 2 coverage drops. Not really off-ball drops either, covering the flat in a zone blitz. Didn't do a bad job but he doesn't scream conversion player. He screams designated pass rusher, just wind him up and let him attack. Struggles with the run but he's got a ton of potential as a pass rusher. Guys with his skill set don't last long enough for him to be on the board when I'd consider him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Better than picturing Keith Rivers God he was bad Every time I picture Keith Rivers, I always remember Hines Ward putting that monster block on him breaking his jaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Every time I picture Keith Rivers, I always remember Hines Ward putting that monster block on him breaking his jaw. Or a crawling Arian Foster getting the first down thanks to not being touched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 In the games I watched, he had a total of 2 coverage drops. Not really off-ball drops either, covering the flat in a zone blitz. Didn't do a bad job but he doesn't scream conversion player. He screams designated pass rusher, just wind him up and let him attack. Struggles with the run but he's got a ton of potential as a pass rusher. Guys with his skill set don't last long enough for him to be on the board when I'd consider him. I won't profess to know his game all that well but from the little I've read - it seems he often overruns to get to the passer and gets beat in the run game because of the QB pursuit. I think another knock is he's described as somewhat "tight hipped". Again, not saying he can't convert but I see him as a part time pass rush specialist that could earn additional playing time as he learns to understand the other responsibilities of the DE position. To add to your point about his skills dictating a higher draft position than you'd be willing to entertain - I'd add that would probably also ring true for a team running a 3-4. A team running a 4-3 would be interested in him at a higher draft position than a 3-4 looking to convert him would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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