What's so great about David Pollack?

[RealSNR]

I've heard a lot of people pimping him. Why is he so great?

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

That being said, I'd rather have LB Channing Crowder over DE David Pollack

You're lucky I just live in Georgia, and didn't go to school there.

[dtrain]

[QUOTE=DTLB58]At 6'3" and 247lbs he is being touted as the BEST all around defender as far as pass rusher and stopping the run! He has a motor that never stops and intensity to match. Tough and Fiesty. Very quick and agile with great playmaking skills. Won't be outworked and great character. Was one of the top 3 defensive players in college each of the last 3 years, not just a one year wonder this guy.

Doesn't that sound similar to Jarred Allen? I remember people getting their panties in an uproar when he was drafted and look what he did given the chance to play.

[Chiefnj]

[QUOTE=dtrain]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

At 6'3" and 247lbs he is being touted as the BEST all around defender as far as pass rusher and stopping the run! He has a motor that never stops and intensity to match. Tough and Fiesty. Very quick and agile with great playmaking skills. Won't be outworked and great character. Was one of the top 3 defensive players in college each of the last 3 years, not just a one year wonder this guy.

Doesn't that sound similar to Jarred Allen? I remember people getting their panties in an uproar when he was drafted and look what he did given the chance to play.

I think the "247" is a typo. He should be around 275lbs. We'll know soon from the combine. He's played against much tougher competition than Allen ever had and has come up huge in big national games when he was in the spotlight. He's exactly the type of player the Chiefs need.

[htismaqe]

Pollack's official height and weight are 6'3" 266.

Erasmus James is 6'4" 266.

[Chiefnj]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Pollack's official height and weight are 6'3" 266.

Erasmus James is 6'4" 266.

From the combine, or another source?

[BigChiefFan]

I've posted this before, but I think it's relative to the discussion...

Pros: Great motor, can do it all at DE. Great against the run, great against the pass, has a knack for making big plays. Team captain, quality leader.
Cons: A little undersized when compared to the prototypical DE, could get a little stronger. Neither issue is all that important.
Draft Exchange Analysis:
DAVID M. POLLACK...Born June 19, 1982...

High School: Shiloh...The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia, and Class AAAAA First Team All-State as a defensive lineman....GeorgiaSports Writers Association All-State defensive lineman....SUPERPREP All-Dixie Team....named one of the top 25 defensive tackles in the country by Student Sports Magazine....Defensive lineman of the year as a junior and senior in Gwinett County...Atlanta Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week October 28, 2000 and Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior... also played on offense as a fullback ....recorded 86 tackles, 30 assists, two sacks, 23 tackles-for-loss, and three forced fumbles as a senior...tied school record for most tackles in a game with 14...Helped his team reach the state quarterfinals with an 8-5 record his senior season...also lettered in basketball and wrestling.....invited to play in the 2001 Georgia-Florida all-star game....High School Coach: Bob Krieger.

College: 2001 -- played in 10 games, getting the starting nod four times...made three total tackles in each of his first four games played before recording nine tackles (5 solo, 4 asst.) against Kentucky...six tackles against Auburn included two sacks...caused a fumble vs. Auburn...sixth on team with nine quarterback pressures...The Sporting News Freshman All-America fourth team.....All-SEC Freshman Team by SEC Coaches, Knoxville New Sentinel, and The Sporting News....recorded five tackles in 2001 Music City Bowl vs. Boston College....

2002 -- Moved to defensive end prior to spring drills...recorded five tackles and one tackle-for-loss in annual spring G-Day game....recipient of Coffee County Hustle Award which goes to the player demonstrating the most desire and hustle in spring practice....listed as number one at defensive end position at conclusion of spring drills.......recipient of Statesboro Bulldog Club Endowed Football Scholarship....Pollack led the Southeastern Conference and was seventh nationally in quarterback sacks with 14.....is Georgia's most active defensive player and also leading the SEC with 23 tackles-for-loss of 128 yards and 35 quarterback pressures....additionally, he blocked a punt, a field goal and had two interceptions....by recording sack in the Nokia Sugar Bowl victory, he set Georgia single-season record for sacks with 14 breaking old mark of 13 held by Pollack and Mitch Davis (1993).....finished third on the team in tackles with 102 including a career-high 10 solo stops in Georgia's win over Auburn that clinched the SEC Eastern Division crown. .....earned CBS Player of the Game and SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in the win over South Carolina (an interception for a touchdown, a fumble recovery at the Georgia 2 yard line and a career-high 14 tackles).....also had 14 tackles vs. Florida.....member of team that won Georgia's first SEC championship in 20 years, defeated FSU for Nokia Sugar Bowl title, set school record for most victories in a season (13), and finished with a final national ranking of No. 3......part of defense that finished first in the SEC and fourth nationally in Scoring Defense (15.1 ppg), first in the SEC in Red Zone Defense (58.8%), second in the SEC and 19th nationally in Rushing Defense (114.0 ypg), fourth in the SEC and 15th nationally in Total Defense (303.5 ypg), and allowed only 30 total second half points in the final seven games of the season.....named one of five finalists for Bronko Nagurski Trophy which goes annually to the nation's outstanding defensive player.... named to the All-America first team by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), The Associated Press, and The Sporting News....SEC Player of the Year by the SEC Coaches and SEC Defensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press....recipient of Harry Carson Award presented by the Orangeburg (S.C.) Touchdown Club to the National College Defensive Player of the Year.....All-SEC First Team by SEC Coaches and The Associated Press....member of defensive front which helped Georgia rank No.1 in the SEC in both sacks (45 for 315 yards) and tackles for loss (116 for 509 yards)....

2003 - Pre-season All-America first team and named the country's best defensive end by The Sporting News.....Pre-season All-America first team by Athlon, Lindy's, Street and Smith's and by NationalChamps.Net College Football Preview....named the SEC's Most Valuable Player by The Birmingham News....despite facing double-teams virtually every play the entire season, has remained a disruptive force on the defensive front.....key to the Dogs' defensive stand at Clemson which preserved a shutout and put the game out of reach: blew up an option play which resulted in an 7-yard loss and then intercepted a pass and returned it 24 yards.....had 7 QB pressures against both Alabama and South Carolina.....named SEC Defensive Player of the Week after Tennessee game with 2 sacks for a loss of 14 yards, 2 pass deflections, 2 quarterback hurries, and 8 total tackles vs. the Vols.....recorded 8 tackles vs. Vanderbilt, Tennessee, LSU, and South Carolina.....led Georgia with a season-high 13 tackles vs. Florida.....intercepted a pass tipped by Ken Veal and had one sack for an 8-yard loss at Georgia Tech.....one of four finalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award.....winner of 2003 Ted Hendricks National Defensive End of the Year Award presented annually to the nation's top defensive end.....recipient of UGA Community Service Award for dedication to community service....named All-America first team by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)...second team All-America by The Associated Press.....named All-SEC first team by the SEC Coaches, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and TheInsiders.com.....currently ranks fifth in Georgia history with 20.5 career sacks.....33 career starts....Part of Georgia team that won 32 games from 2001-03, ranked among the top five teams nationally in winning percentage, and part of a Georgia defense that ranked 2nd nationally in Scoring Defense (14.5 ppg), 4th in Total Defense (276.86 ypg), 6th in Passing Defense (174.50 ypg),14th nationally in Turnover Margin (+.79), and 4th in number of scoreless quarters (25) among the AP's final Top Ten teams.

2004 -- Outstanding spring being named recipient of the Coffee County Hustle Award given to player(s) who demonstrate the most desire and hustle during spring practice....Candidate for Lombardi, Hendricks, Nagurski Awards this fall....could become only Georgia's second three-time All-American (along with Herschel Walker).... Recorded five tackles, sacked the quarterback for a loss of 11 yards and had four quarterback hurries vs. LSU...named SEC Defensive Lineman Player of the Week for that performance vs. the Tigers...made one tackle vs. Marshall...recorded seven tackles, two solo, a sack for a loss of ten yards, four tackles for a loss of 13 yards and five quarterback hurries at South Carolina...made five tackles including four solo stops vs. Georgia Southern...had one tackle for a loss of 8 yards...blocked a punt...logged two quarterback pressures.

Major: History.

[jspchief]

I'd probably prefer Pollack over James or Spears.

Pollack seemed to show up big in big games, where the other two guys seemed to disappear.

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by jspchief

I'd probably prefer Pollack over James or Spears.

Pollack seemed to show up big in big games, where the other two guys seemed to disappear.

Yep. He's a high-intensity team LEADER. He LEADS by example. He also kicks ass. He's a no-brainer, IMO. We need a pass-rusher who is also stout against the run and he fits the bill.

[oaklandhater]

hes rated 1DE on nflfans.com

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

hes rated 1DE on nflfans.com

I've got him rated as the number one DE, too.

[oaklandhater]

David Pollack
Projected Selection:
Top10

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

David Pollack
Projected Selection:
Top10

KEY WORD:PROJECTED. NOBODY knows.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I've got him rated as the number one DE, too.

i agree with the way he was rated has well But there is a chance he might not fall to us

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

i agree with the way he was rated has well But there is a chance he might not fall to us

I know, that's why if he does fall to us, we would be fools to pass on him. He's a bonifide ass-kicking DE. I think he goes right around 15, because I think some will shy away because of his heigth and IGNORE his production.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I know, that's why if he does fall to us, we would be fools to pass on him. He's a bonifide ass-kicking DE. I think he goes right around 15, because I think some will shy away because of his heigth and IGNORE his production.

i hope so we need help on the Dline