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  • W wargograw

    @tiamat63 said:

    Never saw a 245LB interior lineman in my lifetime succeed at the NFL level.  

    Nikita Whitlock had some moments in New York. 

    @wargograw said:

    Nikita Whitlock had some moments in New York. 

    He is in Canada for a reason.

  • W wargograw

    @tiamat63 said:

    ... at fullback?

    No. DT. 

    @wargograw said:

    No. DT. 

    Quick wiki search shows they replaced Hynoski with Whit...  plus saw a few snaps in obvious pass rushing situations.    So when you get that kind of value... sure?  But his primary function with the Gmen appears to have been FB seeing as how he had double the offensive snaps.  

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  • I always liked his theme song:

  • Given that DL is one of our strengths I don't think we spend a pick on him.

    He had 1/4 of his season tackles in one game.  Take away the 8 solo tackles he had against Utah and he's averaging under 2 solo per game..  He's currently slotted below even Tyquan Lewis in DE ratings for the NFL.

    He's no Bosa.. because Bosa holds point against the run as well as rush the passer. He's at best a pure pass rush/ST player.  I don't know how he plays in space -- is he agile enough to stay with backs and slot receivers? Doubtful or else he wouldn't have played college in the trenches..

    The more labels you have for yourself, the dumber they make you. "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown

  • Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018?

    The GipperT S 2 Replies
  • tiamat63T tiamat63

    @wargograw said:

    No. DT. 

    Quick wiki search shows they replaced Hynoski with Whit...  plus saw a few snaps in obvious pass rushing situations.    So when you get that kind of value... sure?  But his primary function with the Gmen appears to have been FB seeing as how he had double the offensive snaps.  

    @tiamat63 said:

    Quick wiki search shows they replaced Hynoski with Whit...  plus saw a few snaps in obvious pass rushing situations.    So when you get that kind of value... sure?  But his primary function with the Gmen appears to have been FB seeing as how he had double the offensive snaps.  

    Wasn’t arguing that. 

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018?

    @dutch-oven said:

    Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018?

    I think he would be more of a "Middle Guard"....which makes him more of a Middle Linebacker than a DT.

    If he has plans to play in the NFL at that weight...that is what he would have to be. 

    I think Joe Schobert was listed at like 230 when he was drafted...but is now up to like 245.   So that would be the way for this guy to go.

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018?

    @dutch-oven said:

    Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018?

    He's listed at 255. Yes,  I'm wondering if any team would take him late based on how good he's looked. 

    He's a beast on the field.  They could possibly switch positions with him.  

  • S SD_Tom

    @dutch-oven said:

    Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018?

    He's listed at 255. Yes,  I'm wondering if any team would take him late based on how good he's looked. 

    He's a beast on the field.  They could possibly switch positions with him.  

    @sd_tom said:

    He's listed at 255. Yes,  I'm wondering if any team would take him late based on how good he's looked. 

    He's a beast on the field.  They could possibly switch positions with him.  

    If he can play LB, sure.

  • Certainly I know that today, at 245, that's LB size, NOT DL. NFL teams will definitely rule him in or out as a LB or situational rusher.

    Mike

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