Logic Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 15 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Seems like a pretty successful rookie campaign to me...full nfl offseason with proper regimen and growth...kid should be a monster next year 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 If he plays like he did against Miami moving forward, he will be a beast. I have little doubt he will, either. As with Josh, you can see the game slowing down for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 The fact that he did all of this as a 20-year-old who never before played the position is just astonishing. And aside from personal stats, he was the "quarterback" of the 2nd ranked defense and 1st ranked pass defense in the NFL. That's huge. I know some fans felt he disappointed this year, but I don't think that at all, not even a little bit. Crazy what he did at such a young age. Future is extremely bright. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 ...and yet he badly failed the eye test of being a run stuffing MLB. Let's see if they go into 2019 prepared to go with him at MLB the entire season, or will they have a Plan B to move him outside and move somone else inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Solid numbers... I’m still hoping for more next year but given that he is only 20, I think it’s reasonable to expect he can improve further.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 kid was great, just needs to improve vs the run which i believe he will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, WMDman said: kid was great, just needs to improve vs the run which i believe he will Imo, it’s easier to coach a LB to improve vs the run than it is to teach coverage skills 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: ...and yet he badly failed the eye test of being a run stuffing MLB. Let's see if they go into 2019 prepared to go with him at MLB the entire season, or will they have a Plan B to move him outside and move somone else inside. They didn't draft him to be a run stuffing MLB. They drafted him to be a MLB in the year 2019 and beyond, where pass defense is the name of the game. And as the stats said, he defended 12 passes, had 2 INTs and 2 Sacks. He negatively affected the opponent's passing game quite well. The run defense instincts should improve with time and experience. Anyone expecting him to move outside (where Milano is already starting and playing well) is going to be disappointed. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) The most exciting part to me was that as the season progressed, so did Edmunds. Slow start, but by week 17 he looked very different. Like Allen, that progress was all I was looking for this season. . Edited January 2, 2019 by Augie 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 he needs to learn how to tackle better. his poor center of gravity enables him getting blown up by runners and blockers alike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, Foxx said: he needs to learn how to tackle better. his poor center of gravity enables him getting blown up by runners and blockers alike. Yeah. Low man wins, and with his uncommon height for the position, he's almost never the low man. If he can improve his block shedding and tackling, he'll be the total package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 It's going to be fun to watch him play once his body fills out and stops growing. He's going to be a monster for us, for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Imo, it’s easier to coach a LB to improve vs the run than it is to teach coverage skills Yeh you can’t teach 6’5” 235 at MLB. He’s the hybrid’s hybrid, just needs some seasoning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He needs to hit the weight room and add some explosive power to his legs & improve his upper body strength. These are great numbers but imagine if he continues to physically develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Logic said: They didn't draft him to be a run stuffing MLB. They drafted him to be a MLB in the year 2019 and beyond, where pass defense is the name of the game. Oh really? Point me to the interview with Beane or McD where they say this. So what happens when a team realizes he is a liability in the running game, and just keeps pounding the rock? I'm going to guess that most teams still run the ball at least 40% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Logic said: Yeah. Low man wins, and with his uncommon height for the position, he's almost never the low man. If he can improve his block shedding and tackling, he'll be the total package. i was very dissatisfied with his play against the Patriots and seriously wondered if we missed with the pick (at the least with his current position). then he comes back the very next game against the Phish and totally redeems himself. there is hope. another item i might mention is that he prolly needs to put on 10 pounds of upper body muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He was outright horrific the first few games of the season, he looked lost. Then after a few games he looked much better, he was still up and down a bit (Which is to be expected of almost any rookie let alone a 20 year old) but he looked like he belonged on the field at least. He slowly started to look better and better as the season went (The last Pats game being his only outright bad game in my opinion) I think he hits the gym hard in the off-season, watches the tape, and simply benefits from growing more into his body and he has a big leap in year 2. I think the pick will be looked at as a great one and Edumonds will be a foundational piece for this team for years to come. White, Edumonds, Milano, T.Johnson, and possibly H.Phillips and Shaq could all be the core to a very good defense for the next 2-4 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Is there any chance they could use him more in the Lorenzo Alexander role if they get another LB who can start in coverage. Basically more as a puss rusher? The league is all about getting to the QB and he has shown that ability when given the opportunity. His size/speed combo reminds me of Mack and guys of that ilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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