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I'm actually a fan of both players…At least a fan of their floors, they won't hurt you let's put it that way. Bryant gave us some good snaps last season.
Their floors are based on if they can set the edge on run plays. Otherwise, we will need to run a 3/4 to get them in the field
Loved Bryant when he committed, thought he could be special. He's good but seems to have topped out though.
I thought he would be a MLB similar to Toure
Loved to see that happen but we’ve had the worst luck converting undersized rush ends to LBs.
We have a great LB coach so if anyone can…I believe he can. Not sure they will try it. Wiley and Popo seem ready.
His highschool tape showed traits that could translate to LB. He’s showed quickness, good lateral movement, and had some clips in pass coverage.
The weight is not as big of a factor as its commonly made out to be. Brian Burns, Jason Taylor, etc were successful being under 230. He will be ready to start next year and play opposite one of the larger framed guys like Lowe or Blount.
Taylor has a yellow jacket. I understand it is possible but adding the weight/strength really does help.
He has added noticeable weight though. Its not a cyrus moss type situation where he can't grow. The first step & motor he has you cannot teach so if he tops out at 230 so be it, might affect his nfl future, but all we need is for him to help us win games right now.
If he tops out at 230, we will need some BIG bodies around him. Maybe run a 3/4. Otherwise, cfp level teams will run to his side often.
We wouldn’t want him labeled a JAG because he can’t stop the run vs CFP teams thus only plays 3rd downs.
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Brian Burns is the perfect recent example. I remember when we were arguing on here if Burns or Joe Jackson were better. Burns was a twig and even if he somehow excelled in the college game he could never do at the next level. Turns out he could, as I just saw him bull rush a KC OL the other night and just bully them.
We haven't seen any evidence of him having issues stopping the run or tackling
I’ll rewatch the usf second half again. I know the 2s were drove on multiple times. I’m not sure if that was on Lightfoot alone or at all.
I’ll put my hand up. As I thought he would never make an impact with that frame here at Miami. But that was me just wishing every DE was 6’3 245+. He can excel at the roll he is in, I’m glad Heatherman is using him.
The 4th down tackle was phenomenal effort my him.
The 4th down tackle was phenomenal effort my him.
IIRC, Bryant was mostly an edge in HS, no? I still like the guy in the same role. Moving a guy like that to LB typically doesn't end up well.
Tbh I think ML basically took Lowes snaps, I think they wanted Lowe there for the size speed and power combo. Pause
Lowe is hurt for the year so he was gonna get those snaps by default. Next year will be interesting to see how we work in both together.
