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Picks 80 and 162So what did we give up for this pick?
Kid can run..
Picks 80 and 162
I think this is an Easterby pick.
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I'll see myself out.
I was about to say the same. He covers a lot of ground. Looks like a solid Blitzer.
I knew Nick had to much time since our last pick at 44 and would do something again.
People have said Lovie doesn’t blitz. What do we need a blitzer if we don’t blitz?
New generation of football. He has to send the blitz on these high powered offenses.People have said Lovie doesn’t blitz. What do we need a blitzer if we don’t blitz?
I think his sacks and hurries were not so much on blitzes but where he read the play and pick right avenue after others disrupted QB. Very football smart guy IMO. Had a lull in coverage during early part of season as I recall but then put it together.People have said Lovie doesn’t blitz. What do we need a blitzer if we don’t blitz?
That was my understanding as to why he started a bit hesitant in 2021. He loosened up as season progressed as he became more confidant he could still tackle.In Dec 2020, he suffered his only significant injury............a shoulder injury that was reported as a "deep shoulder bruise." But he had pain and muscle tenderness and decreased range of motion which was actually consistent with a shoulder pointer. Should not have any residual.
Ran a 4.3?!? At 225?
I think his sacks and hurries were not so much on blitzes but where he read the play and pick right avenue after others disrupted QB. Very football smart guy IMO. Had a lull in coverage during early part of season as I recall but then put it together.
Christian Harris is one of the fastest Linebackers in 2022 draft running a 4.44 forty. Pretty sure Alabama coaching preaches wrapping up and teaching sound technique. Can cover TE’s track down RB’s and willing to put his hat on & plug the hole in short yardage (which if he misses, does lead to missed tackles). Plus edge/blitzer with relentless motor. I’ve seen him stoned by Guards but he was outweighed by 100 lbs.
For sure. I also like Chenal more as an ILB (though I think Harris may be best at OLB, in which case I see the reason for Harris over Chenal).However, would say this, Nakobi Dean was still on the board, no way I would have passed on him here. From intelligence standpoint, leadership and production he was easily highest graded LB not only 3rd rd. but 2nd as well.
Christian Harris is one of the fastest Linebackers in 2022 draft running a 4.44 forty. Pretty sure Alabama coaching preaches wrapping up and teaching sound technique. Can cover TE’s track down RB’s and willing to put his hat on & plug the hole in short yardage (which if he misses, does lead to missed tackles). Plus edge/blitzer with relentless motor. I’ve seen him stoned by Guards but he was outweighed by 100 lbs.
Much like Kareem. Remember he struggled as a press corner, but in zone or as a Safety all that positioning, hard hitting tackling came to life. So he (Harris) needs to be patient, keep his position assignment, read and react to the ball. He has plenty of natural speed.Kareem Jackson was one of the best tacklers I'd ever seen when he came out of Alabama.
I wouldn't be surprised for Harris to figure into the mike as opposed to the will discussion because of Lovie's scheme. In that Tampa 2 (cover-3 shell), you've got to have a mike who is fast and able to drop back fast into that middle zone. Kirksey doesn't have that kind of athleticism and it left the middle zone of our coverage exposed all last season.
We were lacking speed in that area. So drafting both Pitre and Harris hopefully helps in that department. We we’re getting killed by Tight ends, slot receivers and running backs in that area of the field.Good point. I figured him for WILL due to his speed to run and chase sideline to sideline but MIKE might be better fit. Especially if they have Pitre playing closer to the line of scrimmage to take advantage of his blitzing/run support like Baylor did.
Harris looks and moves like a DB in coverage and was a CB in high school. At any rate, if he doesn’t beat out Kirksey then he’d most certainly come in for nickel duties just like against KGH.
You're saying we're going to take a LB off the field & replace him with a LB?I don’t see him beating out KGH, therefore I can see them using him a lot in nickel situation.
Just said on 610 that he struggles in pass coverage.With that size and speed I wonder what Harris would do as a safety?
Tons of teams passed on him and him refusing to get surgery was a major red flagChristian Harris is one of the fastest Linebackers in 2022 draft running a 4.44 forty. Pretty sure Alabama coaching preaches wrapping up and teaching sound technique. Can cover TE’s track down RB’s and willing to put his hat on & plug the hole in short yardage (which if he misses, does lead to missed tackles). Plus edge/blitzer with relentless motor. I’ve seen him stoned by Guards but he was outweighed by 100 lbs.
However, would say this, Nakobi Dean was still on the board, no way I would have passed on him here. From intelligence standpoint, leadership and production he was easily highest graded LB not only 3rd rd. but 2nd as well.
Christian Harris is one of the fastest Linebackers in 2022 draft running a 4.44 forty. Pretty sure Alabama coaching preaches wrapping up and teaching sound technique. Can cover TE’s track down RB’s and willing to put his hat on & plug the hole in short yardage (which if he misses, does lead to missed tackles). Plus edge/blitzer with relentless motor. I’ve seen him stoned by Guards but he was outweighed by 100 lbs.
However, would say this, Nakobi Dean was still on the board, no way I would have passed on him here. From intelligence standpoint, leadership and production he was easily highest graded LB not only 3rd rd. but 2nd as well.
What type of surgery does he need?Tons of teams passed on him and him refusing to get surgery was a major red flag
yes but from a LB position. I think playing a safety spot where his entire focus is primarily on his man and not where the ball is going could be much different.Just said on 610 that he struggles in pass coverage.
Believe he is talking about Nakobe Dean who has a serious pectoral injury that he refused to get surgery on.What type of surgery does he need?