Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (What can we expect from the freshmen DTs?)
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@Ketchum - In regrards to Freshman D-Tackles making an impact, I seem to recall a discussion that the limiting factor for youngsters seeing playing time is usually size and a full depth chart in front of them. It appears this year's crop has some size, and the full depth chart is not an issue either, so we do have cause for hope, correct?
A three-star defensive tackle has never had a first year impact in the 20_ years I've covered the team.
Not saying you're going to be wrong, just acknowledging the math.
I mean... what other choice exists? I don't know that he'll be good, but he might be serviceable.
The value of running backs in the NFL is at an all-time low and you don't take a back at four unless he's Adrian Peterson.
It needs more than that. On a really good team, Boyette and Ford play 15-20 snaps per game, if that.
I guess there's reason for hope, but when you look at the top 22 from last year, not all of them walked into positions where they couldn't get on the field. It's just easier said than done that a guy shows up and balls out at a truly high level.
Not really. Lot of those five stars that didn't make big impacts last year will be eventual NFL players. It just takes a little more time.
Very few A'Shawn Robinsons out there.
Charlie Strong three-star recruits>>>>Mack's three-stars.
I just think, based on the film that I've watched, Wilbon and Elliott are the two best equipped to take up space early. We don't need a DT to get TFL or sacks. That's too much to expect early on anyway. But we need big bodies to free up Malik and the crew to make tackles against the run. Wilbon looks prime for that, IMO.
Personally, I think DCG will prove to be the best DT of the bunch due to his ELITE first step.
Prince doesn't just hsppen. He was a one-of-a-kind talent who synthesized funk and rock, which hadn't found a following until him. As far as comparing him to Mozart or Beethoven, apples amd oranges. Classical music was so much more technically precise, but music evolves and Prince was an essential part of that evolution.
I don't like that we are young on the d-line, but you don't have to be A'Shawn to be productive. A lot of these guys were highly recruited and already have the size to play right now. We'll find out pretty quick against ND.
I'm surprised that Okafor is a possible starter. I guess that's more of an indictment against current roster than an endorsement of Okafor. I hope we can get through this mess on the line of scrimmage so we can start redshirting linemen.
"I would die for you" has to be in the mix somewhere.
P*ssy control rocked the clubs back in the day...still remember it being played with the floor packed at Bob Popular.
P*ssy control rocked the clubs back in the day...still remember it being played with the floor packed at Bob Popular.
"Margaery just keeps fighting the good fight. I wish I had her backbone."
Natalie Dormer was awesome in The Tudors from 2007-2010...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Dormer
Natalie Dormer was awesome in The Tudors from 2007-2010...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Dormer
I'm glad I am not the only who is sick of Daniel Cormier acting as if JJ didn't whip his ass.
Emmitt Smith & Barry Sanders would be 2nd and 3rd round picks in today's NFL, and that wouldn't make the NFL evaluators anymore wiser.
The NFL Network was re-playing the 2012 NFL and it offers more proof that the draft is more crapshoot than science.
2. Griffin 3. Richardson. 4. Kalil 5. J. Blackmon. 6. M. Claiborne 7. M. Barron. 8. R. Tannehill
Aside from A. Luck at #1, the best player in the top ten was L. Kuechly at #9.
My point, Ketch: You and I, and these draft experts don't really know shit! Culture, Injuries, Luck and how badly the player works hard determines nfl success. We can't know any of that right now.
In the last 20 years, the only real impact true freshmen at DT have been three five-stars... just like A'Shawn.
The offense is going to surprise...Sterlin and Shane are gonna bring it with playmakers everywhere. It's gonna be fun in DKR again.
The defense is thin at Dline but the offense will score enough points to overcome.
Lots of great action in GOT...nice start to season.
Prince was one of a kind. Your list is good but I think when people look back many years in the future, Purple Rain and Let's Go Crazy will be his Hotel California/Stairway to Heaven songs. Should be 1a and 1b.
The defense is thin at Dline but the offense will score enough points to overcome.
Lots of great action in GOT...nice start to season.
Prince was one of a kind. Your list is good but I think when people look back many years in the future, Purple Rain and Let's Go Crazy will be his Hotel California/Stairway to Heaven songs. Should be 1a and 1b.
There are certainly different measures of productivity. Defensive tackles can have an impact without showing up on a stat sheet in much the same way an offensive lineman might. That said, statistically speaking, this position group needs time before you see significant contribution. We may see flashes of potential at times, but I'm betting we still take our lumps. I do think the back seven is up to the task and will make some key plays for us. I see us having a couple of crucial red zone take aways next year. We'll see some young QBs, so we should be able to take advantage of some mistakes. Also, I think both Baylor and OU have young OLs. I could be mistaken about that.
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