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 staylor26:
Kind of felt like he was about to break out against the Raiders early on, but then when Wharton and Clark went out they were playing him inside.
I think the kid is obviously still learning and adjusting, and the thing about him is that you have full confidence in him making improvements. Especially year to year.
The fact that he has more pressures than Walker and Thibodeaux, while being just behind Hutchinson, makes it hard to use the word "disappointing".
The pressure is there, the sacks should come, and it will feel better when they do.
His run defense is very good too. The guy stood up Quentin Nelson and blew up a run. He holds the point really really well. Look at the runs in the Raiders games. There are not very many that are his fault.
He’s gonna be a good all around DE. Just takes some time [Reply]
Originally Posted by JPH83:
Yeah I've felt that a few times. I don't think it's miles off. I think if/when we get something passable on the other side it's going to help. Hopefully with Danna back it's this week.
I totally agree that Danna back will help, because he's clearly been missed.
Hopefully that Frank Clark we saw early on can resurface more often, and stay on the field. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Man, for me, I just want to see rookies get significant playing time. Karlaftis is our 2nd most-used defensive lineman (after Clark) and I think that says something.
And speaking of availability, I'd have to say McDuffie is the most disappointing so far, through no fault of his own. You always want to see your 1st rounders play.
Absolutely. He's been pretty much an ever-present. Have to say I liked what I saw from McDuffie albeit he was up against absolute dross. [Reply]
Karlaftis was always going to be a guy that you bet on because although he's not super bendy or a freak athlete, he has enough athleticism combined with the work ethic and desire to be great.
This kid was drafted and the first thing he says to his gf is that the Chiefs have some other good pass rushers. He was already envisioning his role and having success.
He just get its and he's a guy you know is 100% bought in. He's going to go workout with Pat's guy in Texas the next few offseasons, and he's going to keep getting better for the first 2-3 years.
I have no doubt he will be a good player/piece, and will really thrive shall we find a size/speed guy opposite of him. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dunerdr:
Just ****ing great. We burn a first on him and find out hes only half a bosa from some tweets. **** me in the ****ing ass.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Kind of felt like he was about to break out against the Raiders early on, but then when Wharton and Clark went out they were playing him inside.
I think the kid is obviously still learning and adjusting, and the thing about him is that you have full confidence in him making improvements. Especially year to year.
The fact that he has more pressures than Walker and Thibodeaux, while being just behind Hutchinson, makes it hard to use the word "disappointing".
The pressure is there, the sacks should come, and it will feel better when they do.
I was listening to Detroit radio here in Michigan and they were complaining about Hutchinson's production so far. [Reply]