Quote:Whether that is fair or not, at the very least he has not met expectations of a #2 pick.

 

If he's able to pack on some good weight while improving his upper body strength I think he has a chance to validate that 2nd overall selection. Luke's technique and athleticism are great, he simply lacks the strength required to stop an effective bull/power rush. Due to his lack of strength it puts him in a spot where he has to quickly anchor (cheat) to compensate for his lack of strength to protect against the bull, because he's always thinking "bull rush" it naturally puts him at a disadvantage against the speed rush, anchor to quickly and get beat by speed or don't anchor soon enough and get beat by strength, pick your poison. The added weight and strength should give him physical traits/abilities required to play the LT position at a high level, he'll be confident enough to know his strength/athleticism/technique should negate both the power & speed rush.

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