(12-19-2021, 09:27 PM)Upper Wrote:

(12-19-2021, 09:03 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I was very reluctant about Hutchinson at the beginning of the season, but he was so dominant against some of the top rated OT's, that I couldn't ignore the obvious and he won me over. He just destroyed opposing OT's this season.

Yeah I remember after we won our second game and we were like 5th in the draft order I said screw it I'd just reach a little for Hutch there (lol) and you pushed back on it pretty hard at the time (also lol).

I fully admit, I have some biases against Michigan D-Linemen. It seems like they never really make the transition into the NFL. There is something very different about Hutchinson though and as the season went on, I could no longer deny how good he was, even though I went kicking and screaming. He is technically as good as it gets, he's strong and his motor never quits. He may not be the fastest guy, but what he lacks in athleticism, he makes up for in technique and determination. He reminds me so much of Jared Allen and if he does turn out to be as good as him, we'll be getting a heck of a player. Allen had a 12 year NFL career and racked up 136 sacks.

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