Quote:Dante Fowler played nothing like Dion Jordan in college, except for the fact that they both played end and LB.


Dante Fowler was far more explosive.

 

Okay, now that we have established that I'm right about who was the bigger player coming out, I think you're incorrect about their explosiveness and I think Fowler's career will be much like Jordan/Branch. Guys that had good measurables but couldn't rush the passer against NFL quality linemen.

 

What's worse is next year when Gus is canned I could see a guy like Fowler being released as he was apparently selected specifically because Gus HAS TO RUN A SPECIFIC SCHEME rather than fitting the scheme to the players. Joeckel was a bad selection, but Fowler could end up being worse, and while I think Caldwell overall is a pretty good GM so far he could be 1 for 3 on first round top five overall picks in his first three years, partially thanks to getting cute and making a scheme selection in Fowler.

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