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Anyone Sacoshit wants us to draft would upset me, and I haven't even looked at his draft threads this season.
I just assume he's being an idiot still.
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Two years at right tackle, and didn't want to work out with the other linemen at the Combine (other than the bench). He's this draft's high risk/high reward player. I'm sure he'll go high based on his wingspan and athleticism, but it's not like he's above and beyond the other top tackles in this draft from that perspective. Smith: 6'5" 307 lbs. 29" vertical 9'1" broad jump 29 reps at 225 36 1/2" arms Suspended for a game in 2009 because of academic issues From NFL.com: Overview: Smith is one of the best prospects on the hoof in this class. Blessed with an ideal NFL frame and has the outstanding feet and athleticism necessary to be a starting left tackle. Does a great job staying in front of speed rushers, locks on and sustains, and can anchor against the bull rush. Shows solid power in the running game and is really productive out in space. Football IQ is lacking. Fails to find his target at times in the running games and is a tick slow recognizing blitzes. Smith could come off the board early in the first round due to his rare physical gifts. Strengths: Smith possesses ideal height and length combined with rare speed and mobility for an offensive tackle. Can sink his hips to counter the bull rush. Moves his feet really well to shadow quicker speed rushers. Very comfortable blocking in space pulling on the perimeter and getting to the second level. Has a mean streak. Weaknesses: Would benefit from adding more bulk to his frame. Does not have natural football instincts. Overall awareness is lacking. Can be baited by stunts and twists. Does not recognize the blitz as quickly as you'd like to see. Can be beat by speed-to-power pass rushing moves. Castonzo: 6'7" 311 lbs. 29 1/2" vertical 8'9" broad jump 28 reps at 225 34 1/2" arms Academic All American Overview: Castonzo has the potential to develop into a top left tackle capable of shutting down top speed rushers. Started his first game as a true freshman and didn't leave the field during his four years at BC. He has very good mobility. Masks his lack of strength, to a certain extent, with quickness and positioning. Would be a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme or on a club that loves the screen game. Will probably never be a favorable matchup when facing bigger, more powerful NFL defensive lineman. Still, Castonzo is a first rounder with a chance to be the first O-lineman taken. Strengths: Castonzo possesses ideal height for the tackle position and has great feet. A highly-productive and extremely durable performer with over 50 starts in his college career. Smart, tough player and a hard worker. Huge, long frame coupled with impressive mobility allows him to shut down speed rushers. Puts himself in good position while run blocking. Comfortable and productive in space. Weaknesses: Must improve his bulk and playing strength (both upper and lower body). Can be beat by a strong bull rush or violent pass rushing moves. Can get caught dipping his head in pass protection. Does not push people off the line of scrimmage in the running game. Quote:
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Costanzo would piss me off as our first rounder.
He gets beat is pass protection by the same things Albert does (albeit Albert does so against NFL talent, both can be beat by speed rushers that have good strength...not many lts can stop that combination consistently) and isn't anywhere near as good as a run blocker. IMO Albert is a borderline elite run blocker while Costanzo gets NO push in the run game. If it's not a huge upgrade to an adequate LT, what the point in spending a first there when we can significantly upgrade a need position elsewhere? Give it up |
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Albert is nowhere near elite as a run blocker. He's a lunger that gets completely lost at the second level. He really struggles to find a target on sweeps and end arounds, which is a real detriment to this particular running attack - at least with Charles. Honestly, it's his run blocking that cheeses me off more than anything. He's a phone booth blocker that tries to punch his guy of base and gets lost once the play goes into space. His footwork sucks and he has absolutely no kick step whatsoever. The guy is a guard. He also struggles with pass rushers that can stunt a quick inside move. He's okay with bull rushers. Castonzo has very good footwork and is capable of dealing with speed rushers. He also adjusts extremely well to game time situations and will modify his blocking depending upon the guy he faces right then and there. He also plays nasty and goes past the whistle in finishing blocks. He seals the edge extremely well. He does struggle against power rushers somewhat, but that's not that big of a deal in the zone system that Haley runs. |
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I'm sure you forecasted losing to Cinci last year too, right? The hilarious thing is you think the Chargers are sitting pretty just 3 spots ahead.
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We are the #1 rushing team in the NFL (going to the left side) since Albert has been our LT. That, to me, makes him borderline elite at worst and truly elite at best. I can dig up the source for that if you like as it has been posted here multiple times. Just more proof that you either: a) dont watch the games or b) are so jaded while you watch them that you have no clue what you are watching. Costanzo isnt a run blocker at all and we are a running team until Cassel shows the ability to change that (or someone else does, if given a chance) and at best he is a marginal upgrade as a pass blocker. If Brandon Albert and Anthony Costanzo were in the same draft, Albert would almost assuredly be the one taken first. He is such a good pass blocker... Sure looks like he did a superb job of "sealing the edge" in that video... ![]() Sealing the ****ing edge...gimme a break. Dude lunged, extended himself and still got beat repeatedly by about every player he faced of similar ability to Quinn...that was just one of the games I saw him get dominated with my own eyes and knew there had to be a video of it floating around and low and behold... Last edited by BossChief; 04-23-2011 at 10:06 AM.. |
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kcbubb is furiously working with his team to figure out an insulting play on words with your name. You're in trouble now.
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That means if you play him at his natural position he would be ok. We all hated Black playing LT.
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If I were you, I would refrain from using your now trademarked catch phrase "you don't watch the games" because if you actually watch the Chief games and come away with the thought that Albert is "elite" then you don't have a ****ing clue about football and you come off as a hypocritical jerk off. |
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Albert's never going to be Willie Roaf when Roaf was in his prime, but I have no idea where Sac thinks he is utter garbage.
Honestly, I find it hard to believe that this debate is STILL going on. Albert is a solid left tackle. Not all world, but certainly not Jordan Black-ian. |
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