What's up guys... sorry I've not been around recently, it's been very busy here in Hindustan. I will preface this by saying that I haven't looked at Williams in depth yet.


He's looked at as the top defensive talent, and possibly the best overall player in the draft. He's six and a half, three hundred pounds. Strong and fast. His statistics sing his praise as well.


He might well be the best talent next year, but I would possibly take issue with the Jags taking him. Why? Because of his scheme fit. Our defensive line scheme is pretty unique because it basically involves one of every type of defensive lineman excepting a 43 end - a 34 rush OLB (Clemons), a 34 nose (Miller), a 43 tackle (Marks), and a 34 end (Big Red).


So, of these roles, which could Williams fit? Theoretically all of them except the LEO. But look at it this way... Marks is playing at a Pro Bowl level, he's young,ascending, and has a new contract. The same could be said of Miller, who's only playing a little worse than Marks.


That leaves the 34 end... currently manned by Red Bryant, an aging veteran with knowledge of the scheme and excellent production. But why not add in a talented youth like Williams?


The answer is The value of the position. Our 34 end is supposed to crash down along his side of the line, take up blockers, and close holes. It's a good job, an important job, but not one you spend a top five pick on. It would almost negate Williams' natural pass rushing ability and limit him to being a run stuffer.


Some people say he's like JJ Watt in that you can move him around the defensive line... which I suppose you could do, although you'd be taking a talented lineman off the field wherever you sub him in.


Now this isn't to say I dislike Williams. If he meets the hype he will be really good. I just think our needs can be satisfied by equally excellent talent at the top of the draft. I've scouted Randy Gregory and he looks like a home run, while Brandon Scherff could make a nasty bookend with Luke.


Just some thoughts, I'd be interested in hearing your opinions.

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