(08-07-2019, 01:29 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(08-07-2019, 11:36 AM)Kane Wrote: Yeah... I mean I'm using very round numbers... But it is kinda what I expect out of a DL this talented with a competent offense that doesn't put the defense in situations where they can't tee off.
Very much more in line with 2017 numbers.

Thinking Allen and Yan could each get more than 10 and I probably should have said "rest of team" 20.

Thing is, most believe Allen is talented but needs to add more pass rush moves.

If he can reach double digit sacks his rookie year, it means one or more of the following:

1.  He has enough talent surrounding him where he has an abundance of single blocking, and enough obvious passing situations to give him the chance to reach those numbers even with his lack of pass rush moves;

2.  He has just that much raw talent he can reach those totals;

3.  He develops at an insane level over the season;

4.  He stays healthy;

5.  The team is playing with a ton of leads;

6.  The other DL are playing so well, he ends up with garbage or clean up sacks.

All of that is appealing to me.

I honestly think Allen is the special kind of talent to earn DROY honors. And I think his talent forces the team to put him on the field in all sorts of situations.
I know he's Yan's backup but I suspect he'll have the 2nd or 3rd most on field time behind only Yan and Campbell.

We'll see our lightning package a lot this year (if it is still called that.)
I know there has been talks about his lack of moves... but I imagine Yan, Allen, and Campbell on the field at the same time is going to be a nightmare for teams and will benefit everyone

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