January 25, 201610 yr comment_154515 Read about this guy anywhere and you'll see: (Walter, Bucky Brooks, CBS, NFL.com, the list goes on and on) -Elite power -Great run defense -Unbelievable agility for his size -Surprising pass rush ability -etc. Everyone loves this guy. His high school highlights are more comical than maybe anything I've ever seen. What do you guys think of him as a potential 3-4DE? I know he isn't the ideal size/burst, but if he can collapse a pocket he can collapse a pocket. I don't care how it happens. And since I'm in favor of elite run defender 3-4DEs over guys who are well-rounded everywhere but not elite anywhere, I favor the former. With a guy like Billings in at DE, the run game to his size is non-existent, and it allows OLBs to really get after it. I think he's being pigeon-holed because of his physique, and work great as a somewhat one-dimensional 3-4DE. Agree/disagree? Report
January 25, 201610 yr comment_154517 Disagree. The high school highlights were entertaining but even there it was clear his foot speed/quickness isn't that great. I watched the Oklahoma game that queued up next and I see him struggling to get off blocks. He does have good strength and can hold his ground on most plays but he's just not quick enough to get the edge on a blocker and I don't think that will get better at the NFL level. Honestly I'd rather not draft him in any round. We already have guys like Ferguson, Unrein/Jenkins (assuming we re-sign them) that offer as much or more IMO. DT is deep in this draft but my favorite by far is Buckner. I think he has the talent to become a star player in the league. In your other thread you asked what elite talent we wanted to fall to us. After Jack, then Stanley, next up for me would be Buckner. I think all 3 players have Pro Bowls in their future. Report
January 25, 201610 yr comment_154518 Read about this guy anywhere and you'll see: (Walter, Bucky Brooks, CBS, NFL.com, the list goes on and on) -Elite power -Great run defense -Unbelievable agility for his size -Surprising pass rush ability -etc. Everyone loves this guy. His high school highlights are more comical than maybe anything I've ever seen. What do you guys think of him as a potential 3-4DE? I know he isn't the ideal size/burst, but if he can collapse a pocket he can collapse a pocket. I don't care how it happens. And since I'm in favor of elite run defender 3-4DEs over guys who are well-rounded everywhere but not elite anywhere, I favor the former. With a guy like Billings in at DE, the run game to his size is non-existent, and it allows OLBs to really get after it. I think he's being pigeon-holed because of his physique, and work great as a somewhat one-dimensional 3-4DE. Agree/disagree? Hell he looked better on offense as a guard!!! Report
January 25, 201610 yr comment_154521 He's a guy who I think could get better at the next level. He does indeed have elite strength. I watched videos of him breaking some of Mark Henry's old lifting records. Mark Henry was once the worlds strongest man. I would still probably pass on him unless he falls to the 2R. Report
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