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Originally Posted by SNR
Because I think he would shift inside. At least for awhile. His physical limitations aren't as drastic as you think, and he would excel at generating a passrush up the middle in certain situations.
I don't mind Attaochu at all. I'd love the pick, really. But he's going to need more time to adjust into the rushbacker role. Van Noy gives us options right now on the roster that wouldn't be available otherwise with Joe Mays as the stiff guy next to DJ who can't make plays in the passing game.
But no to Jimmie Ward. Honestly, I have no clue what people see in him as a 1st round selection, much less as a guy who can be fantastic in single high coverage (which is what we need). Ward is a SS, and I don't see the Chiefs moving Berry back. It's just not going to happen.
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So you see Van Noy as our equivalent of Daryl Washington to be paired with Johnson (Dansby)? Washington has 34 1/2" long arms and 4.6 speed and is an even more instinctive and athletic player.
As for Jimmie Ward, he's probably the most versatile safety in this draft. He can play single high as well as anyone, he can drop down into the box and stop the run, and he has the athletic ability to match up 1 on 1 with the slot receiver in man coverage. IMO, he's the best safety in this draft class, just doesn't quite have the size that some of the other prospects have. (He's 5' 10 1/2" tall and 193 pounds.)