(09-09-2023, 09:02 PM)OG-JAGFAN Wrote:

(09-09-2023, 04:57 PM)Caldrac Wrote: He has to. It's his job. Just needs to show he's learned more than just trying to bullrush blockers like they're practice sleds.

We get it man. You're strong. Cool. A lot of these guys you face are strong as well. Going to have to show some spin moves, rip moves or hump moves.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Aj2PDfGwmWw?s...qn_htWEpdK

https://youtube.com/shorts/IivpT_GE-a8?s...RfHYT5YAz6

https://youtu.be/RNH9bGnHFk8?si=5PfkcU9Gbn8FpkrQ

It's a game of leverage 75% of the time. Have to add some salt and pepper to the table this year on defense.

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What I mean is not to run squarely into blockers. Good pass Rushers can shed blockers before they engage. All to often he would run squarely into a blockier and was just shut down. There is technique like leverage, leading with your shoulder, slapping blockers hands away, etc. I don't want to see him bear hugging linemen again.

What's frustrating is the NFL doesn't have a minor leagues. Drafting based on raw potential negates years from a typically short career. I'd rather draft a guy with a lower "ceiling" (supposedly) like Hutch, who already has a bag of tools, than a workout warrior who requires a few valuable years learning the craft. When/if Walker finally starts to realize his potential, it will be time to pay him. This is exactly the predicament the FO faces with Josh Allen. Meanwhile, Hutch will have already contributed dozens more sacks to his team on a rookie contract. Thus, even if they're equals from that point forward, or Walker eventually overtakes him, Hutch will have delivered far more value to the Lions overall.

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