DAILY DEBATE: What did you see from Markel Bell at LT?

[E1k]

I liked what I saw overall but I think RT is a much better fit for him.

Whats the difference from LT?

 

[E1k]

Looked good imo, the sack early on was a error by mccoy. The holding was a very long play with cam improvising, i don’t really fault the oline much for that because he didn’t get beat

 

[ageezy]

potential ... but as most have said too stiff and lacks bend

 

[San Amaro Dr]

My initial thoughts:


They trusted him enough to get the start while protecting our biggest asset. He clearly understands the playbook enough to get the nod.


What he lacks in physicality, he makes up for in effort and physical traits. Not a great punch in pass pro and locks out arms, holds on for the ride so to speak. I would say, I'd be pretty nervous going into a USF/VT with him at LT. My question is how long is the learning curve for him to get a real feel for the position. Gotta get comfortable enough to win the pass pro fights with single punches rather than throwing both. Better players will have counters.

I do think he moves well enough to play here though.

 

[TriStarCane]

He was stiff and he didn’t sit down enough. He’s tall, so that’s important. He’s also still learning and didn’t know who to block on some of the blitzes and twists but that’s teachable. I think he will struggle with speed rushers

 

[ST26]

People need to remember he’s still very raw, and will be in this program for a few years. When next season comes around, I’m confident he’ll be ready to rock and roll. He without a doubt flashed.

 

[sdaly12]

Bell has potential, but working with Mario and Mirabel for a year and at least he will be above average and potentially play in the league. biggest selling point Mario has inO line development A.Cooper who came in at 400lbs and was developed and worked his -ss off and will play on sundays

 

[Shooter McGavin]

He will be ready for a starting spot next year if Rivers leaves. Rivers is still a redshirt junior lol.

 

[Negro-Wan Kanobi]

Reminds me of King Dunlap.

 

[305 MOUNTAIN MAN]

Still a project in the works

 

[SWFLSWAGG17]

He looked exactly like Mount McKinnie out there. (Am I doing it right or should I be trashing him?)

 

[Brains]

Needs work.

I may have confused him and McCoy on certain plays. Both are large individuals.

 

[San Amaro Dr]

He looked exactly like Mount McKinnie out there. (Am I doing it right or should I be trashing him?)

on a serious note: His comp should be Sunny Odogwu. Similar height and both came in extremely raw. I think Sunny was a better athlete and had some decent games for us.

Time will tell.

 

[ristwasdown]

Stiff. First step isn't the best. Good when he has the chance to get those big *** paws on you. He needs more time for sure and prob needs to drop a little weight.

Think he can be an all conference (non first team) before he leaves.

 

[90scane]

What I noticed was the 1 foot height difference of him and Lou.

Not to detour the thread but Lou to FB.

As for Bell, could develop into a good OT but needs more reps.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Stiff and heavy footed, fast, twitchy DE's with good bend are going to be trouble for him.

 

[Golsen82]

Reminds me of King Dunlap.

How about Russell Okung?

 

[skyman]

Stiff and heavy footed, fast, twitchy DE's with good bend are going to be trouble for him.

Yea he need to move his feet more..

 

[TheOriginalCane]

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The future.

 

[Felonious Monk]

Stiff and heavy footed, fast, twitchy DE's with good bend are going to be trouble for him.

This is my opinion too, but I think it's correctable.