(07-30-2018, 10:23 PM)TheBigDawg Wrote:

(07-30-2018, 03:15 PM)ColoJag Wrote:

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Also, I've noticed a flaw of Taven Bryan, while he is extremely strong sometimes it just looks likes he wants to just move the guy out of the way but if he cant then his legs don't drive at all and becomes very stiff

Needs a little more time to strengthen his lower body. His upper body is being used to attempt to over power at the point of attack, when that fails, his lower body can not compensate.

He is at least able to hold the point in these situations. But if/when he tires out in a game, he will be useless.

He's lightning quick to the line, but needs to work on technique and strength against players that are bigger stronger and faster than he is used to dominating.

I think a lot of what we're seeing there is simply a complete lack of technique in his feet and hands. 

He may indeed need to strengthen the lower body more, but I think I'm seeing quite a bit of strength from him, just virtually zero technique. 
His footwork is basically non-existent and he doesn't really know what to do with his hands either. I have a feeling he'll start looking a bit more composed by the end of preseason with Hobby and Campbell working on him. 

I've seen him bull-rush a guy 6 steps toward the QB but end up way off-balance and have no idea how to finish  - ending up on the ground. 
If he can get some footwork and leverage concepts working for him, I think he could be valuable right away in run defense sets.

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