2021 NFL Season Thread Football • Page 143

Bears only because it looks like I’m moving to Chicago

 

No thank you

 

Barry didn't care about records. and two more years is a long time when it's the Detroit Lions lol. and he's still probably the most remembered running back (or at least "1A") of all time even without the record and without really any team success, which is crazy

my favorite fact about Sanders is that he never celebrated a touchdown because "that's what i'm supposed to do. why would i celebrate something that is expected of me?" or something like that. i'll never forget that quote (aside from not remembering it exactly lmao) in some documentary he did. dude didn't want the spotlight or anything, just to win.

 

"Management had let quality players slip away. We'd been losing for years. Now we were right back where we were when I arrived...A goal that I still hadn't realized was playing in the Super Bowl, and all of the statistical achievements didn't put the team any closer to playing in the big game."

Makes perfect sense really; he comes in, early on they win a playoff game and seem to be on a path to success...then nothing. 1994 and 1997 he does everything you humanly could, cant get better than 9-7 and a wild card playoff loss.

If you lose the desire and have a healthy out, I get taking it

 

man almost like RBs dont matter amirite dave

 

Lol hey, Barry sanders gets an auto-pass from me haha.

 

But clearly they don’t since the goat RB of all time couldn’t sniff a Super Bowl :)

 

Johnny Manziel is now throwing to Josh Gordon

 

Probably not a great fit with the win or lose we booze motto

 

Remember when Josh gordon had back to back 200+ yard receiving games and the browns lost both lol

 

40 times don't matter

 

Can one of you with the draft network account post the write up for Vic dimukeje. They have his as 9th best edge prospect, but some of the stuff is behind paywall tia

 

PROSPECT SUMMARY - VICTOR DIMUKEJE
Duke defensive end Victor Dimukeje quietly had a productive career as a four-year starter, where he racked up 32 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He’s a strong, physical, and technically-refined defender that the Blue Devils deployed in a variety of ways. At the next level, Dimukeje’s best fit comes as a base end in a 4-3 defense that also gets some chances to rush from interior alignments. Dimukeje complements his power and technique with outstanding urgency and a sufficient athletic profile. While he is a very steady player with no glaring deficiencies, he isn’t dominant in any particular area and his physical traits are the baseline for the position. Dimukeje should at least be a valuable rotational end, but his consistency and ability to produce on every down could lead to a starting role in the NFL.

Ideal Role: Developmental starter as a 4-3 defensive end that has appeal on every down with some ability to situationally rush interior gaps.


Scheme Fit: 4-3 base end.


FILM EVALUATION
Written by Joe Marino

Games watched: North Carolina (2019), Wake Forest (2019), Pittsburgh (2019), Virginia (2019), Boston College (2020), Notre Dame (2020), Miami (2020)

Best Game Studied: Boston College (2020)

Worst Game Studied: Notre Dame (2020)

First-Step Explosiveness: Dimukeje has quick and fluid get-off. On long and late downs, he uncoils and presses hard up the arc. He doesn’t have an elite first step, but it’s sufficient and clean. He does well with his initial footwork to set up his rush plan and draw blockers out of their set.

Flexibility: Dimukeje has the ability to reduce his upper half and rush with tilt, but he isn’t super bendy. He does have sufficient ankle flexion where he can get his foot to catch outside his frame to help corner. There is some segmentation when he has to turn a steep angle.

Hand Counters: Dimukeje is a hard-charging pass rusher whose repertoire stems from his ability to convert speed to power. He loves to hit a one-arm stab and he flashes a strong inside move that he unleashes after threatening the outside hip and bull rush a few times. I’ve seen him get home a few times with a dip and rip. With that said, he does have room to grow in terms of consistency with secondary rush moves and deploying counters.

Length: Dimukeje has sufficient length but he won’t be confused for having vines for arms. He does play with consistent extension and he’s lethal when he wins with first contact. For the most part, Dimukeje is effective at using his length to keep his frame clean and poised to unhinge.

Hand Power: Dimukeje has some impressive pop in his hands and he controls reps when he establishes first contact. His best moments as a pass rusher come when he can fit his stab and work off it. When he’s got his hands fit and arms extended, he is dominant against the run and can even defend multiple gaps.

Run Defending: Dimukeje is a smart processor against the run and he identifies blocking schemes quickly with correct responses. His hands are always busy and he does well to maintain leverage and he has the power needed to squeeze gaps. He has some really impressive reps where he stacks blocks, extends, and disengages from both a three-point stance and stand-up position.

Effort: Dimukeje is an urgent player who keeps his motor running hot. He makes his share of plays with secondary effort and competing in pursuit. Even when games appeared to be out of hand for Duke, his energy was consistent.

Football IQ: I appreciate Dimukeje’s experience and how he developed each year at Duke. He’s technically-refined and capable of defending the run and getting after the quarterback. He appears to have good situational awareness.

Lateral Mobility: Dimukeje has sufficient lateral mobility but he does work through some tightness in his frame. He makes up for anything he lacks in effort. He isn’t a candidate for regular opportunities to play in space.

Versatility: Duke used Dimukeje in a two-point and three-point stance in even and odd fronts. We’ve seen him play 5-technique and rush from interior gaps. His best role in the NFL is as a 4-3 base end that can rush the passer and defend the run.

Prospect Comparison: Lawrence Sidbury (2009 NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons)

SCOUT GRADES
TDN Consensus: To Be Determined

Joe Marino: 78/100

 

you da man

 

You see DJ say we're like 2 years away from the NFL just using GPS data instead of 40 times?

 

Somehow the dolphins get Watson without giving up tua. Dolphins trade tua to the steelers. Steelers kick ben to the curb.

 

Pleeeeease

 

Miami gets Watson without giving up Tua then trades Tua to Carolina for a 1st and still gets one of Chase/Smith/Waddle

 

Ugh

 

@EntryLevelDave holy shit Dave, I can’t believe no one asked you this yet (boy am I clever!) but with your new job are you more or less entry level?




See what I did there?

 

Haha it’s def not entry level but it’s not middle management or anything so I’m keeping the name.

 

okay guys, I win



Traded #3 to PHI for #6, #37, and #70
Traded #18 and #50 to LAC for #13

 

sure they do, if you treat them like one measurement and not an end-all