Had an NFC Personnel executive tell me “He reminds me of J.J. Watt, when Watt was coming out. An explosive and versatile playmaker who has a high motor and can line up at 3,5, or 7. Very strong kid” #NFL#NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/5qM3g6OrMr
Originally Posted by BossChief:
I still think the closest comparison is Tamba Hali. Karlaftis is just a little better and will have better coaching than Hali had. Tim Krumrie ain’t walking through that door teaching slap fighting.
Very comparable, though.
Not the longest arms.
Not fast Hali 4.87 Karlaftis 4.75
Elite pressures, had to grow into a finisher. Hali was top 5 in pressures each year in years 2-4 but couldn’t crack around 8 sacks. Karlaftis has the third highest pressure rate of the last 3 years, but topped out at 7.5 sacks.
High motor. Both play to the whistle every down. Non stop.
Naturally strong and understands leverage
Hali 6’3” 275 at combine
Karlaftis 6’4” 266 at combine
Both were born in other countries and have a chip on their shoulder.
Karlaftis is basically Tamba Hali X1.1
I bet he has a similar career trajectory, too. Likely even accelerated because of better tools and coaching for Karlaftis. Karlaftis (if he stays healthy) will probably get 7-9 sacks as a rookie this year. Tamba had 8 as a rookie.
I bet it takes Karlaftis 2 years before he breaks out with 11-13 sacks, but it’s only a matter of time till he does. He’s going to build his strength and pass rush moves. That breakout may even come sooner.
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
I pretend that Moore was a 7th round WR and Pacheco was a 2nd round RB
This is a highly underrated point. I'll be sure to call Veach in the morning and tell him on the behalf of CP that we have his back 100%. He's doing a great job. [Reply]
Time we talk about what a grown man performance George turned in for the Super Bowl.
Got in on a sack of Purdy, got a huge tone setting fumble recovery on the first drive (among 3 Niners) and constantly held his position against the run throughout the game.
What a ****ing sendoff to a stellar season for George. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
Time we talk about what a grown man performance George turned in for the Super Bowl.
Got in on a sack of Purdy, got a huge tone setting fumble recovery on the first drive (among 3 Niners) and constantly held his position against the run throughout the game.
What a ****ing sendoff to a stellar season for George.
66 tackles and 13.5 sacks on the season (reg and post).
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
Time we talk about what a grown man performance George turned in for the Super Bowl.
Got in on a sack of Purdy, got a huge tone setting fumble recovery on the first drive (among 3 Niners) and constantly held his position against the run throughout the game.
What a ****ing sendoff to a stellar season for George.
Man, there are too many players on this team I could say were my favorite. Just so well rounded. Great job by everyone. [Reply]
