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Originally Posted by RamsFan16
I read that people say he has bad technique but its actually because he is a physical corner, a very physical corner and due to the rule changes after the Patriots won the superbowl he is having a very hard time adapting to a much less agressive style.
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It sounds like you're disagreeing with me, but how is that contrary to what I said? If he had good technique, then he wouldn't completely lose effectiveness when that one aspect of his game is taken away. After all, he'd have technique to fall back on. The guy is physical but lacks fundamentals. Hence, poor technique.
He has potential though (like most former first round picks do) so I wouldn't be surprised to see someone take a shot at making him into something.
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Originally Posted by RamsFan16
Exact thing I thought, good prospect but bad size and speed.
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Well, for clarity's sake, as a one-technique tackle in the 4-3 or a nose in the 3-4, he doesn't really need to be speedy. He's not a pass rusher. He's good at holding his ground and defending the run, but is undersized and didn't have great workouts. The Browns wanted him to bulk up but criticized his conditioning. I think he could succeed in the right circumstances, if allowed to develop and perfect his technique since at his size that's what he's going to have to depend on to succeed.