Scouting Reports

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

As I recall Landon Collins was my first choice for that pick, and I'm pretty sure there's a thread on this board that backs me up on that. That said, Kikaha had a pretty good rookie campaign before tearing his ACL, and has been far more productive of a pick than Philip Dorsett.

I also think after that last scouting report is a great time to say again that the player comparisons represent best case scenarios for each player. A more likely high end scenario for Roquan Smith is Deone Buchanon or Donnie Edwards, but if he really buiks up, keeps his speed, and learns how to shed a block the coverage skills and blitzing skills work for it.

You really CAN"t admit it when wrong, can you? Omaha is right about you. Your dick must be microscopic. I feel sorry for Mrs. Dam.

[HoosierinFL]

Kollman has a new film room episode on Quenton Nelson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI5RXX3i9i4

Also, here's the one where he says the Colts should draft Barkley:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7dtDoZv3Oc&t=2s

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

You really CAN"t admit it when wrong, can you? Omaha is right about you. Your dick must be microscopic. I feel sorry for Mrs. Dam.

1) he is seriously still a virgin. There is no mrs. dam.

2). He has always lacked integrity. Damold has the same personality traits as the person he claims to dislike. I have no idea how people like Damold look at themselves in the mirror on a daily basis.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

As I recall Landon Collins was my first choice for that pick, and I'm pretty sure there's a thread on this board that backs me up on that. That said, Kikaha had a pretty good rookie campaign before tearing his ACL, and has been far more productive of a pick than Philip Dorsett.

I also think after that last scouting report is a great time to say again that the player comparisons represent best case scenarios for each player. A more likely high end scenario for Roquan Smith is Deone Buchanon or Donnie Edwards, but if he really buiks up, keeps his speed, and learns how to shed a block the coverage skills and blitzing skills work for it.

Name one person on this board that thought that recommended Phillip Dorsett as our 1st rd. pick. There aren't any.

You however lobbied greatly for Kikaha, and you can't deny that.

[Dam8610]

Rashaan Evans LB UA



Strengths: Quick to fill against the run and shows ability to shed blocks and hold at the point of attack. Quickly diagnoses plays and reacts both as a run defender and in coverage, usually putting himself in good position to make a play. Has the ability to make plays from sideline to sideline. Was asked to rush the passer from the OLB position on occasion and showed some skill at it. Excels in zone coverage, especially in the flats and short-medium range over the middle, where he acts as enforcer and caused several receivers to drop passes under threat of the big hit. High effort player who will not quit on plays. Usually around the ball and makes tons of plays around the line of scrimmage. Usually a sound tackler with good wrap up fundamentals. Good timing and gap usage as a blitzer.

Weaknesses: Relies on play diagnosis to expand range and can be beat by speed. Is overaggressive against the run at times, will overpursue his gap and allow a cutback lane at times and bites hard on playaction at times. Mostly ineffective in man coverage and deep coverage. On the occasions he misses tackles, it is because he overruns the ballcarrier or goes for the big body blow.

Other: Likely best suited to 4-3 SLB in the NFL, but 4-3 MLB and 3-4 ILB are good options as well.

Player Comparison: Bobby Wagner

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Name one person on this board that thought that recommended Phillip Dorsett as our 1st rd. pick. There aren't any.

You however lobbied greatly for Kikaha, and you can't deny that.

I will openly admit that I thought Kikaha was the most developed and NFL ready pass rusher in that draft outside of Shane Ray. Unfortunately, he has been the victim of injury and hasn't really gotten much of a chance to develop.

That said, the archived board actually had a thread where everyone posted who they'd pick with the Colts first pick in that draft. I listed Landon Collins, Damarious Randall, and Eddie Goldman as options. Puck, Smitty, or anyone with access to that archive can confirm. I did like Kikaha as an option, but only in a trade down scenario.

[Dam8610]

Roquan Smith LB UGA



Strengths: Plays very fast and can close on the ball or ballcarrier in a hurry. Excellent in coverage. Highly effective in short zones and spy assignments. Can also run with receivers and tight ends deep downfield and make plays in coverage. Very fluid in space and has sideline to sideline range. Reacts very quickly after diagnosing the play and usually puts himself in good position as a result. Closes quickly in the run game and does not allow ballcarriers to get around him to the outside. Aggressive and violent when making contact, often ending plays quickly. Excellent blitzer, especially from A gap position, knows how to time well and how to attack empty lanes to get pressure on the QB.

Weaknesses: Struggles to shed blocks, at times in costly ways in the run game. Occasionally misdiagnoses a play and puts himself in a bad spot. Can be overaggressive in pursuit at times, causing him to run himself out of a play or miss a tackle. Needs to be a better wrap up tackler, misses tackles occasionally going for the big hit.

Other: Has the skillset for 4-3 MLB, 4-3 WLB, or 3-4 ILB at the next level.

Player Comparison: Brian Urlacher