He is killing it at the Senior Bowl so far. Couple this with the fact that he had 11.5 sacks and 28.5 TFL!!! this year and makes you wonder why is he barely a borderline first rounder.
If he was there early in the 2nd, he'd be a hard guy to pass up.
Quote:He is killing it at the Senior Bowl so far. Couple this with the fact that he had 11.5 sacks and 28.5 TFL!!! this year and makes you wonder why is he barely a borderline first rounder.
If he was there early in the 2nd, he'd be a hard guy to pass up.
He is a 3 tech, if we didnt bring back Marks he would def. be on the radar. He was the best defensive player in the country this year and has been manhandling Cyril Richardson in practice.
Would it be so bad to have two 3technique guys on the field at the same time?
Quote:Would it be so bad to have two 3technique guys on the field at the same time?
It wouldn't work in Gus's scheme.
Edit: as a base defense. It would work on 3rd and 4th downs but I wouldn't spend a high pick for a situational player.
If you do that, You had better have two really, really stout inside linebackers
Quote:Would it be so bad to have two 3technique guys on the field at the same time?
In passing situations it wouldnt be. Do you want to spend the 2nd round pick on a DT for passing situations?
Correct me if in wrong, but isn't the DE spot opposite the Leo is pretty much a 3 tech tackle?
Quote:Correct me if in wrong, but isn't the DE spot opposite the Leo is pretty much a 3 tech tackle?
Depending on your definition. From my definition that particular DE is supposed to hold the point by design vs a 3 tech as per my definition is more of a penetrating DT.
A traditional 3-4 end would suffice as the ideal Left DE in Bradley's scheme.
Quote:Correct me if in wrong, but isn't the DE spot opposite the Leo is pretty much a 3 tech tackle?
In terms of their physical appearance? Yes, but you generally want someone better against the run than against the pass in the DE spot. Hence, Alualu as a DE and Marks as a DT. Alualu's role is to hold and take up double teams, which is something he does better than a traditional 4-3 3 tech.
Quote:In terms of their physical appearance? Yes, but you generally want someone better against the run than against the pass in the DE spot. Hence, Alualu as a DE and Marks as a DT. Alualu's role is to hold and take up double teams, which is something he does better than a traditional 4-3 3 tech.
something is wrong here.... Someone on this board said that Alualu does something better than someone, I think hell might be freezing over.
Gotcha. Thanks for the replies.
As a Pitt fan, I really hate to say this but he is an undersized DT with short arms. I want my DTs to be big like Stroud and Henderson, not small and athletic like Alualu & Donald. I'd pass unless he makes it to the 3rd round. I watched him a lot this season and he can match up decently against the college OL but the NFL is a different game.
If you look at his stats 11 of his 41 solo tackles came against GaTech and 6 of his 26 tackles for loss also came against GaTech.
Pass.....
Yep he's small and athletic with short arms...just like Geno Atkins, who just so happens to be his closest comp.
Quote:Would it be so bad to have two 3technique guys on the field at the same time?
Are you asking to have two DT's lined up in a three-technique or to have two three-technique type of players on the field?
For the first one, consider this:
-O-O-O-0-O-O
-E----3------3--E
This alignment presents you with a particularly challenging assignment for the LB's. With two players -- delineated by '3' -- aligned to the C gap due to their technique, both 'A' gap responsibilities now fall to the LB's. Also, that Center is left free to block a LB with an easy "help" block by one, or both Guards. As I stated before; if you're going to do that, you better have two really stout LB's to be able to stack and shed a free running Center.
For the second scenario, just go and watch the Dungy-coached Indianapolis Defense.
Adding Xs and Os is interesting, but non-essential to the discussion.
Donald is a disruptive force period. He is fit and active throughout an entire game. And....big pause...he is an intimidating force.
If you watch this video (below) closely, it's indicative of the fact that he is capable of giving the opposing offensive lineman fits on any given down. The FSU guard tries to maintain his composure, but the vibe you get is he's getting whipped by Donald and he is hot and bothered by his inability to bully Donald around.
http://youtu.be/mI1y-Z9AvYk
You like defensive linemen to provide the toughness and stout attitude. Donald is a lunch-pail player that puts every ounce of power and strength he can muster into his effort. You see total preparation and a dominant mentality. His size works for him as he is able to get under and up against blocks. He is almost impossible to cork-screw because of his relative quickness.
What you also see is size-limited ability. Short arms prevent him from making several tackles. He gets smothered by additional blocking. He gets into hand battles.
At 288 Lbs. he appears to be at peak of his potential. The greatest asset a lineman can have is girth. Girth is good. Girth is the first thing great coaches look for in a potential pro offensive or defensive line prospect. With Aaron Donald, further development may hurt his game. Additional weight will take its' toll on his quickness. Bigger, better offensive linemen inhabit NFL rosters and he'll lose a lot of his freshness. It's highly likely that he'll taper off considerably or lag behind.
Apparently, the art of coaching is insignificant in the minds of some. We don't know enough about Geno Atkins to tell if he will be a good comparison. Marvin Lewis produces a defense that is among the best in developing his scheme to fit his talent. It's easy and simplistic to point at one of his players as efficient; a model talent for comparison. Lewis is sly, extremely creative and has a real knack for cat and mouse kind of inside game.
Placing a value on Donald for this draft is going to be very interesting. His limitations are obvious. The kind of limitations Aaron has will delegate his draft value, not a comparison to Geno Atkins, who needs to show sustained talent a couple more seasons.