02-05-2014, 02:49 PM
More on Kelcy Quarles - AP All-America Second Team Defensive Tackle
http://lombardiave.com/2014/02/04/kelcy-...interview/
Q. You finished among the leaders in sacks among college defensive tackles with 9.5 in 2013. Is your ability to get after the quarterback something unique you bring to the position?
KQ: Yes, I feel that it is a very unique gift I have. I have a blend of power and speed that I use to get to the quarterback. Sometimes I just beat the man off the ball and most times I just use my strength to overpower my opponent. Most of all as my coach would always tell me, rushing the passer is all about attitude and want to. If you want to get to the quarterback you just have to want it bad and do whatever it takes to get back there.
Q. Anyone familiar with defensive scheme knows that defensive linemen are often the unsung heroes of the defense. Considering this, tell us some of the things you do well on the field to help your team win.
KQ: I feel I bring a lot of passion and energy to the field. All my life I have been known to be the loudest person on the field or seen doing something crazy. I feel that it rubs off on all your teammates and gets them on the same level as you. Playing football is all about love and passion and I feel I bring that to the table.
Q. Is there a player, past or present, that you try to model your game after or have drawn comparisons to?
KQ: I try to model my game after Warren Sapp. He is a big relentless pass rusher that will do anything to anybody. I always watched him on YouTube when he played at Miami, and he was a monster. I feel that I bring the same passion and energy that he brings to the game.
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I've said all along that Kelcy Quarles reminds me of Warren Sapp. I do not know him personally. The fact that he patterned himself after Warren Sapp is evident in his style of play.
With Hageman, we now have to incredibly tough football players. Defensive tackles that crush the pocket all the way back to the quarterback's feet. That little clock in the opposing quarterback's head just lost time. The pistol pocket passer is pummeled by a superior pass rush right up the gut.
If you read the article fully, it's clear that Kelcy Quarles wants to make money. He is working might all of his might to make it to the first round.
You nay-sayers forget one thing. This mock draft was initiated prior to the NFL Scouting Combine. If I am any good at picking players, you will know after pro scouts see guys like Kelcy Quarles first hand.
I have never had less than a low-first to high second round grade on Mr. Quarles. He is simply better than Clowney, who isn't even on the AP All-America list. The self-comparison to Warren Sapp is valid and justified.
I hope we are lucky enough to get Kelcy on our team. All the rest of you Jaguars' fans should, too.
Some kind of curtain is going up here.
http://lombardiave.com/2014/02/04/kelcy-...interview/
Q. You finished among the leaders in sacks among college defensive tackles with 9.5 in 2013. Is your ability to get after the quarterback something unique you bring to the position?
KQ: Yes, I feel that it is a very unique gift I have. I have a blend of power and speed that I use to get to the quarterback. Sometimes I just beat the man off the ball and most times I just use my strength to overpower my opponent. Most of all as my coach would always tell me, rushing the passer is all about attitude and want to. If you want to get to the quarterback you just have to want it bad and do whatever it takes to get back there.
Q. Anyone familiar with defensive scheme knows that defensive linemen are often the unsung heroes of the defense. Considering this, tell us some of the things you do well on the field to help your team win.
KQ: I feel I bring a lot of passion and energy to the field. All my life I have been known to be the loudest person on the field or seen doing something crazy. I feel that it rubs off on all your teammates and gets them on the same level as you. Playing football is all about love and passion and I feel I bring that to the table.
Q. Is there a player, past or present, that you try to model your game after or have drawn comparisons to?
KQ: I try to model my game after Warren Sapp. He is a big relentless pass rusher that will do anything to anybody. I always watched him on YouTube when he played at Miami, and he was a monster. I feel that I bring the same passion and energy that he brings to the game.
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I've said all along that Kelcy Quarles reminds me of Warren Sapp. I do not know him personally. The fact that he patterned himself after Warren Sapp is evident in his style of play.
With Hageman, we now have to incredibly tough football players. Defensive tackles that crush the pocket all the way back to the quarterback's feet. That little clock in the opposing quarterback's head just lost time. The pistol pocket passer is pummeled by a superior pass rush right up the gut.
If you read the article fully, it's clear that Kelcy Quarles wants to make money. He is working might all of his might to make it to the first round.
You nay-sayers forget one thing. This mock draft was initiated prior to the NFL Scouting Combine. If I am any good at picking players, you will know after pro scouts see guys like Kelcy Quarles first hand.
I have never had less than a low-first to high second round grade on Mr. Quarles. He is simply better than Clowney, who isn't even on the AP All-America list. The self-comparison to Warren Sapp is valid and justified.
I hope we are lucky enough to get Kelcy on our team. All the rest of you Jaguars' fans should, too.
Some kind of curtain is going up here.