(10-20-2023, 01:29 PM)Firesky Wrote: Travon Walker feels like a hyper athletic Tyson Alualu. In both cases it's not their fault they were drafted too high, or that they're miscast in a defense based on projection vs what they actually do well.

I'd like to see Walker inside on 3rd and long or obvious pass rush situations; but I think they should utilize him the same way we did Calais Campbell. LDE with his hand in the dirt in 4-3 base, and get him on a guard in an obvious throwing situation. He has versatility and is a cheatcode at blowing up screens and plays that try and get a numbers advantage in space; but you draft a guy at the top of the first round to rush the passer and he's not there yet. I think he needs to learn a spin/counter move that he can go to if his bull rush gets stonewalled.

Agreed although at this point, it's not unreasonable to start wondering if Alualu will have been a bit better player by the time Walker finishes his career. Still early though, so there's time. Playing him out of position is not really helping his development but switching to a full time 4-3 at this point would be next to impossible.

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