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Originally posted by reasonable1:
Watching that 2nd video...this kid is seriously cut for a 295lb defensive tackle. He looks the part of a 3-4 DE and I think would benefit from light rotational work early to aid his development.
Originally posted by TheGoldStandard:
So, what I learned in this thread is that "he has a heck of a package" and also "halfway decent penetration". Oh, and there's also a guy who thinks Coach Singletary should pants him. Can't forget that.
Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.
I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.
Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...
Originally posted by YuNGaCE:Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:Originally posted by JR80:Originally posted by NJNinerFan:Originally posted by PTulini:
I’m telling you, I can understand what Scot [McCloughan] saw in him because he has a heck of a package and a lot of ability. I’m very excited about him.”
Originally posted by WheresWaldo:
I THINK this is Brandon Williams' year as well! Go Williams!
Originally posted by PTulini:Originally posted by TheGoldStandard:
So, what I learned in this thread is that "he has a heck of a package" and also "halfway decent penetration". Oh, and there's also a guy who thinks Coach Singletary should pants him. Can't forget that.
What is it with you guys on the Webzone? Do you have to go there all of the time?
Originally posted by PTulini:Originally posted by TheGoldStandard:
So, what I learned in this thread is that "he has a heck of a package" and also "halfway decent penetration". Oh, and there's also a guy who thinks Coach Singletary should pants him. Can't forget that.
What is it with you guys on the Webzone? Do you have to go there all of the time?
Originally posted by King49er:Originally posted by PTulini:Originally posted by TheGoldStandard:
So, what I learned in this thread is that "he has a heck of a package" and also "halfway decent penetration". Oh, and there's also a guy who thinks Coach Singletary should pants him. Can't forget that.
What is it with you guys on the Webzone? Do you have to go there all of the time?
look where you are posting lol
Originally posted by KRS-1:Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.
I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.
Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...
We don't want RJF to be Warren Sapp part 2. Warren was a true 3 technique, an awesome penetrator but a not so great 5 technique. He was not a good fit for a 3-4 D.
Hopefully RJF can improve his technique and consistency so that he can be used inside on nickel downs. Like Balmer he may need time to develop, but he showed a good first step and ability to penetrate in college.
Originally posted by reasonable1:Originally posted by KRS-1:Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.
I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.
Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...
We don't want RJF to be Warren Sapp part 2. Warren was a true 3 technique, an awesome penetrator but a not so great 5 technique. He was not a good fit for a 3-4 D.
Hopefully RJF can improve his technique and consistency so that he can be used inside on nickel downs. Like Balmer he may need time to develop, but he showed a good first step and ability to penetrate in college.
I never said I wanted him to be Warren Sapp...
I said he was a look alike when on the field. As in, having the quick burst off the line, the playmaking ability in the backfield, the strength to shake double teams and the ability to chase plays down the line of scrimmage. Which is vital to a 3-4 DE.
I know Sapp was a 3-tech...and never made the comparison as if he would be playing a 3-tech for us...it was a simple comparison to a player of his size and speed.
I'm not one of these idiots on here that think along the lines that a Dwight Freeney type player is the answer to our pass rush problems at DE...
Originally posted by reasonable1:Originally posted by KRS-1:Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.
I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.
Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...
We don't want RJF to be Warren Sapp part 2. Warren was a true 3 technique, an awesome penetrator but a not so great 5 technique. He was not a good fit for a 3-4 D.
Hopefully RJF can improve his technique and consistency so that he can be used inside on nickel downs. Like Balmer he may need time to develop, but he showed a good first step and ability to penetrate in college.
I never said I wanted him to be Warren Sapp...
I said he was a look alike when on the field. As in, having the quick burst off the line, the playmaking ability in the backfield, the strength to shake double teams and the ability to chase plays down the line of scrimmage. Which is vital to a 3-4 DE.
I know Sapp was a 3-tech...and never made the comparison as if he would be playing a 3-tech for us...it was a simple comparison to a player of his size and speed.
I'm not one of these idiots on here that think along the lines that a Dwight Freeney type player is the answer to our pass rush problems at DE...
