****Official Draft Sheldon Richardson Thread****

[RealSNR]

I have nightmares thinking of the quick no-huddle teams we'll face this year, and how DeVito and Jackson won't be able to get off the field for a sub-out. Unless Poe learns how to breach through the hull, we'll be getting precisely zero pressure from our 3 linemen, which has been the case ever since we switched to the 3-4.

Richardson would probably be the solution to that problem. Leave him on the field. Might get gashed once or twice, but at least QBs aren't going to have all day to throw if we don't want to send an extra guy like DJ or Berry on a blitz.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by SNR

I have nightmares thinking of the quick no-huddle teams we'll face this year, and how DeVito and Jackson won't be able to get off the field for a sub-out. Unless Poe learns how to breach through the hull, we'll be getting precisely zero pressure from our 3 linemen, which has been the case ever since we switched to the 3-4.

Richardson would probably be the solution to that problem. Leave him on the field. Might get gashed once or twice, but at least QBs aren't going to have all day to throw if we don't want to send an extra guy like DJ or Berry on a blitz.

That's why I threw in the Baylor film.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by SNR

I have nightmares thinking of the quick no-huddle teams we'll face this year, and how DeVito and Jackson won't be able to get off the field for a sub-out. Unless Poe learns how to breach through the hull, we'll be getting precisely zero pressure from our 3 linemen, which has been the case ever since we switched to the 3-4.

Richardson would probably be the solution to that problem. Leave him on the field. Might get gashed once or twice, but at least QBs aren't going to have all day to throw if we don't want to send an extra guy like DJ or Berry on a blitz.

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

The ability to play multiple techniques is exactly why Poe was drafted and DeVito was signed. Don't think of DeVito as a DE and OLB. He can play the five technique and also play more of a 4-3 tackle or the nose.

Poe isn't there but the talent is. He wasn't bad in the nose next year and he has tremendous ability to play the five tech too. Will he develop into that? Yet tobe seen. It's why I never understood the hate for the Poe pick. If he develops as planned, he is exactly the kind of player you need to beat the no huddle.

To the point of the thread, this pick would be fine with me. DeVito is a nice to have, but he can be upgraded and depth is never a bad thing at that position.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

The ability to play multiple techniques is exactly why Poe was drafted and DeVito was signed. Don't think of DeVito as a DE and OLB. He can play the five technique and also play more of a 4-3 tackle or the nose.

Poe isn't there but the talent is. He wasn't bad in the nose next year and he has tremendous ability to play the five tech too. Will he develop into that? Yet tobe seen. It's why I never understood the hate for the Poe pick. If he develops as planned, he is exactly the kind of player you need to beat the no huddle.

To the point of the thread, this pick would be fine with me. DeVito is a nice to have, but he can be upgraded and depth is never a bad thing at that position.

The problem with the Poe pick for me was the depth of the NT class this year and the fact Fletcher Cox was/is a much better pass rusher.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

The ability to play multiple techniques is exactly why Poe was drafted and DeVito was signed. Don't think of DeVito as a DE and OLB. He can play the five technique and also play more of a 4-3 tackle or the nose.

Poe isn't there but the talent is. He wasn't bad in the nose next year and he has tremendous ability to play the five tech too. Will he develop into that? Yet tobe seen. It's why I never understood the hate for the Poe pick. If he develops as planned, he is exactly the kind of player you need to beat the no huddle.

To the point of the thread, this pick would be fine with me. DeVito is a nice to have, but he can be upgraded and depth is never a bad thing at that position.

Depending on your NT to be the primary penetrating gap-shooter is never a good idea. Just because Poe has the athletic ability and the potential to occasionally do it doesn't mean he should be THE guy. And even if it were, you still have DeVito and Jackson at the ends who can't get up field very well at all in passing situations.

For his rookie year I could see Richardson coming onto the field only situationally, but as he improves as an overall defensive linemen (including in his run-stopping ability) he would obviously outright replace Tyson Jackson.