(08-01-2018, 09:06 AM)B2hibry Wrote:

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

Definitely not a strength issue. It is all technique with him and knowing how to use his strength and more importantly, hands. He is too quick to get inside the o-linemans body where you instantly given them the leverage and strength advantage. He needs to get lineman off-balance. With that said, he appears to have the size and strength to hold the point and be an effective run stopper. The rush will take time.

In those instances, do you think he is playing too high, not utilizing his hands effectively, some combination of the two, or something else?

I would think being quick into the OL would be a good thing (at least at face value and without considering what his assignment is on a given play).

I haven't seen too many instances of him playing at too high a pad level, but perhaps others have.

As I've indicated, the one snippet of coaching I've heard as it pertains to Bryan is that he needs to drive his legs more when engaged.

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