So I’m wondering how much the metrics change with Spagnuolo running the defense now?
Dorsey/Sutton always targeted 6’0 minimum height, length and a primary skill of being able to play press man. Spagnuolo is more multiple in coverage. Will he and Veach be as stubborn about measurables?
Baker is a good case study here: the dude is 5’10” at best, but he is fluid, smart, and steps up in run defend. This kid has some DAWG to him - I love his game. He lacks physical measurables that would have been non-starters for a Dorsey pick. I’m intetested to see Spagnuolo’s influence in this regard.
Personally, I’d love Deandre Baker or Byron Murphy as the Chiefs 1st round selection - can’t go wrong either route. I also am really intrigued by DE Jaylon Ferguson. I like the safety Adderly, but I’m not entirely sold he will have the impact these others will have. [Reply]
Originally Posted by O.city:
Maybe just me but I am kind of tired of small school cornerbacks
Give be the high end big school guys
Adderley isn't a CB so I'm not sure if you're referencing him. He was at Delaware due to academic issues. He would have played at a power 5 school but just screwed around too much. [Reply]
The NFL Combine 40 times is a big influence of the round where cornerbacks get drafted.
Baker, Mullen, or Murphy would all be good picks for KC.
A CB I did not know about until seeing him in the Senior Bowl is a Topeka kid that played at Washburn University, Corey Ballentine. He won the Cliff Harris Award for best small school defensive player. He is 6-0, 195 and was also a kick returner and has good speed and can mirror wide receivers. If you want to watch him you can watch Senior Bowl practices, Senior Bowl, and there are a lot of Washburn games available to watch. He does make some mistakes but he is a good athlete and can recover from it. I've seen him projected as a 4th round pick which maybe we can get if we end up doing some trades. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Adderley isn't a CB so I'm not sure if you're referencing him. He was at Delaware due to academic issues. He would have played at a power 5 school but just screwed around too much.
For some reason I feel like safeties from smaller programs transition easier
I just want a corner that’s ready to go that’s not overwhelmed by the jump in competition [Reply]
Excited to see these guys test at the combine. Feels like a lot of the corners are being pushed down draft board because of questions about athleticism, but I’m looking at a lot of these guys and I just see gamers. Guys like Baker, Murphy, Amani, etc., they just look and feel like players to me. Especially in the right system. [Reply]