Post by Cardinals (GoldHBK10) on Nov 11, 2010 14:15:52 GMT -5
With the passing game being such a focal point in T1ML it only make sense that two of the most valuable things are players who can cover and players who can get to the QB. A good pass rush can solve any secondary problems and with T1ML having some explosive offenses these defensive ends will certainly help some teams calm down the offensive onslaughts. Teams in need: San Diego (Smith is 31), Kansas City (Jackson & Dorsey are DT's), Dallas (Price is 37), Atlanta (Abraham is 34), San Francisco (Both starters are 33+), NY Jets (Gholston = BUST), Detroit (Get Suh some help), Oakland (Get Storm some help), St. Louis (Missing Chris Long yet?), Tennessee (Missing Fat Albert yet?) & Denver (Elvis = Nice, Ayers = ?)
1) Westminster RE J.D. Jones leads a talented group of pass rushers as the 6'7 263 pound DE is considered the clear #1 choice. Jones has an array of ways to get the passer using either his pure power (86) or finesse (84) and he certainly has the ability to finish when he gets there with his solid tackling ability (84). Jones doesn't have the top end speed of some rushers (71) but that won't stop him from getting his fair share of sacks over his career.
2) Florida State LE Adam Kitchens is the power rusher of this year's class and many believe that he in fact has the highest ceiling off all the DE's in this year's class. Kitchen's power (94) will allow him to flourish in a 3-4 while still having the ability play end thanks to his excellent bull rush (91) and tackling ability (91). Kitchens doesn't have great speed so he could struggle against a really powerful OT but his ability to seal the edge off will be a great benefit to many teams looking to contain some of the absurd rushing attacks in T1ML.
3) UCLA LE Elijah Weeks is the premier speed rusher in this year's class and throughout his college career he showed why. Weeks racked up sacks as he just ran by the offensive lineman in college with his good speed (81), great agility (90) and excellent moves (93). The downside to Weeks is that many believe he won't get much better as his potential has only been graded at a B, meaning that the skill set he already possess isn't likely to improve. Elijah will always have good speed but the questions about his ability stop the run will probably drop him into the 2nd Round.
4) North Carolina LE Landon Jones is the #2 speed rusher in the class. With solid speed (77) and finesse moves (78) he should have no trouble getting to the QB off the edge. Jones will struggle against the more agile T's as he lacks a true power rush (64) but that will come with time as he starts to get used to the professional level.
5) LSU RE Andrew Snow closes out the top five of the class and he's going to be an interesting selection. Snow is probably more suited to play DT with his stature at 6'0 and his amazing strength (95). He has enough moves though that he can play DE (82 PMV & 75 FMV) so teams will have the nice problem of trying to find a spot for him on the line. Most likely he'll bounce around depending on the formation, giving teams some nice versatility. Snow doesn't have a huge potential level (B) and since he's not really an elite tackler he'll slide but whoever picks him up will have a nice football player.
1) Westminster RE J.D. Jones leads a talented group of pass rushers as the 6'7 263 pound DE is considered the clear #1 choice. Jones has an array of ways to get the passer using either his pure power (86) or finesse (84) and he certainly has the ability to finish when he gets there with his solid tackling ability (84). Jones doesn't have the top end speed of some rushers (71) but that won't stop him from getting his fair share of sacks over his career.
2) Florida State LE Adam Kitchens is the power rusher of this year's class and many believe that he in fact has the highest ceiling off all the DE's in this year's class. Kitchen's power (94) will allow him to flourish in a 3-4 while still having the ability play end thanks to his excellent bull rush (91) and tackling ability (91). Kitchens doesn't have great speed so he could struggle against a really powerful OT but his ability to seal the edge off will be a great benefit to many teams looking to contain some of the absurd rushing attacks in T1ML.
3) UCLA LE Elijah Weeks is the premier speed rusher in this year's class and throughout his college career he showed why. Weeks racked up sacks as he just ran by the offensive lineman in college with his good speed (81), great agility (90) and excellent moves (93). The downside to Weeks is that many believe he won't get much better as his potential has only been graded at a B, meaning that the skill set he already possess isn't likely to improve. Elijah will always have good speed but the questions about his ability stop the run will probably drop him into the 2nd Round.
4) North Carolina LE Landon Jones is the #2 speed rusher in the class. With solid speed (77) and finesse moves (78) he should have no trouble getting to the QB off the edge. Jones will struggle against the more agile T's as he lacks a true power rush (64) but that will come with time as he starts to get used to the professional level.
5) LSU RE Andrew Snow closes out the top five of the class and he's going to be an interesting selection. Snow is probably more suited to play DT with his stature at 6'0 and his amazing strength (95). He has enough moves though that he can play DE (82 PMV & 75 FMV) so teams will have the nice problem of trying to find a spot for him on the line. Most likely he'll bounce around depending on the formation, giving teams some nice versatility. Snow doesn't have a huge potential level (B) and since he's not really an elite tackler he'll slide but whoever picks him up will have a nice football player.