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Apr 13, 2017 at 11:27 AM

NCommand
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Originally posted by SteveYoung:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
He sounds perfect for SAM in base then slide to DE in nickel.

His combine numbers were better than Avrils. I dont want Willis dropping into coverage. He needs to do two things: get after the QB and set the edge and he is fantastic at both.

I want this guy at LEO. He is relentless. He is smart. He is strong. Im all for a trade up from 34 to get infront of ATL to get this guy.

Watch him vs Stanford. I lost track of how many plays this cat made.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DFg4X-8fNx0A&ved=0ahUKEwj16_i8_6HTAhXL34MKHbOiBjQQt9IBCHowGQ&usg=AFQjCNHzFKhIrMSeywoJ2Jj4kKFrMW4mQg

In this defense, if you're an edge rusher, you'll rush from BOTH the SAM (70%) and ELEPHANT (100%). They are interchangeable in pass rushing downs.

Apr 13, 2017 at 11:05 PM

#47

SmokeCrabtrees
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Posts: 15,580

Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by SteveYoung:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
He sounds perfect for SAM in base then slide to DE in nickel.

His combine numbers were better than Avrils. I dont want Willis dropping into coverage. He needs to do two things: get after the QB and set the edge and he is fantastic at both.

I want this guy at LEO. He is relentless. He is smart. He is strong. Im all for a trade up from 34 to get infront of ATL to get this guy.

Watch him vs Stanford. I lost track of how many plays this cat made.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DFg4X-8fNx0A&ved=0ahUKEwj16_i8_6HTAhXL34MKHbOiBjQQt9IBCHowGQ&usg=AFQjCNHzFKhIrMSeywoJ2Jj4kKFrMW4mQg

In this defense, if you're an edge rusher, you'll rush from BOTH the SAM (70%) and ELEPHANT (100%). They are interchangeable in pass rushing downs.

Wait what? SAM in on third downs? I can see them being interchangeable in base? Sorry I am high. Just making sure we're on the same page haha.

Apr 13, 2017 at 11:22 PM

#48

NinerSickness
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Posts: 8,897

Originally posted by miked1978:
He's my 2nd favorite EDGE guy behind Barnett.

I could live with a Hooker/Willis draft.

Charles Harris is better than both of them IMO.

However, I love the prospect of Willis at the SAM because of his ability to drop into coverage or rush the passer. Usually the best pass rushers aren't great in coverage; you don't always get a Von Miller.

TJ Watt is a great fit at the SAM spot too IMO. Hope one of them is around in the late 50s or even the 3rd.

Apr 14, 2017 at 2:34 PM

#49

LasVegasWally
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Posts: 24,264

Originally posted by NinerSickness:

Originally posted by miked1978:
He's my 2nd favorite EDGE guy behind Barnett.

I could live with a Hooker/Willis draft.

Charles Harris is better than both of them IMO.

However, I love the prospect of Willis at the SAM because of his ability to drop into coverage or rush the passer. Usually the best pass rushers aren't great in coverage; you don't always get a Von Miller.

TJ Watt is a great fit at the SAM spot too IMO. Hope one of them is around in the late 50s or even the 3rd.

With you all the way on Charles Harris.

Apr 14, 2017 at 5:02 PM

#50

SmokeCrabtrees
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Posts: 15,580

Originally posted by SteveYoung:
Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
He sounds perfect for SAM in base then slide to DE in nickel.

His combine numbers were better than Avrils. I dont want Willis dropping into coverage. He needs to do two things: get after the QB and set the edge and he is fantastic at both.

I want this guy at LEO. He is relentless. He is smart. He is strong. Im all for a trade up from 34 to get infront of ATL to get this guy.

Watch him vs Stanford. I lost track of how many plays this cat made.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DFg4X-8fNx0A&ved=0ahUKEwj16_i8_6HTAhXL34MKHbOiBjQQt9IBCHowGQ&usg=AFQjCNHzFKhIrMSeywoJ2Jj4kKFrMW4mQg

I seen a lot of mocks having Harris in that area... Imagine trading down for Hooker, then Harris falls to us and we trade up using our 3rd to the second and take Rivers.