DL Combine thread

[teeray]

My only fear is with Fairley is the same it is with Quinn. And that is he will only be really effective in the pass rush.

I'm afraid he is going to basically be a third down player. He gets his pads to high. Sometimes is lazy. Sometimes gets to far up field on plays that are running plays. But on passing downs the guy is a beast.

No doubt he will be disruptive on passing downs.

JOAT are you confident he can be an effective run stopper in the NFL??

[Jackofalltrades]

Disclaimer: UNC alum/homer here...

Now that that's out of the way, Austin looks incredible - seems to me like he's hanging with Fairley and Dareus on every drill right now.

Can't wait to see what Quinn does, he looks great but so far his broad jump was a little disappointing (9' and change I believe).

9'8" on the broad jump.

[CatMan72]

Mayock and Sapp noted that Fairley even started his 40 in a high stance and Sapp commented that Fairley better leave his swim move home when he moves to the NFL.

My concern with Fairley is that he plays high... he actually may be better suited as a DE in a 3-4 scheme.

[CatMan72]

9'8" on the broad jump.

..and 9'7" on the second jump.

[carpanfan96]

I want Dareus, hopefully he interviews well and doesn't flop on the wonderlic

That's who I would take if I was going to select a DT with the #1 pick.

[CatMan72]

and I hate to say this, but the brain tumor thing gives me concerns about Quinn's longevity. He was diagnosed and had it treated in high school and went on to have a great college career, but he still has to have it checked twice a year... what if it takes a turn for the worse some day?

[Jackofalltrades]

JOAT are you confident he can be an effective run stopper in the NFL??

Can he be? Yes, with work. IMO Darius is more polished and is the better all around DT. He has the size and base to anchor against the run, with the burst, leverage to effectively pressure the QB.

[carpanfan96]

and I hate to say this, but the brain tumor thing gives me concerns about Quinn's longevity. He was diagnosed and had it treated in high school and went on to have a great college career, but he still has to have it checked twice a year... what if it takes a turn for the worse some day?

If he doesn't bomb the drills today, thats going to be the biggest knock on him and main thing that holds him back from being a top 3 pick.

[CatMan72]

That's who I would take if I was going to select a DT with the #1 pick.

Meh... DT's are allowed to be stupid, LOL

[teeray]

Can he be? Yes, with work. IMO Darius is more polished and is the better all around DT. He has the size and base to anchor against the run, with the burst, leverage to effectively pressure the QB.

I am beginning to agree with you.

Just from watching this Dareus seems to be the better of the two.

Just my opinion but I like to stay on the other side of the ball.

[CatMan72]

I want to hold down Kerrigan and give him a haircut.

[GritsRgreat]

Dareus maybe a boring pick but looks to be the safest.

[CatMan72]

Dareus maybe a boring pick but looks to be the safest.

People forget he was an absolute BEAST in the '09 national championship game against Texas, played on a bad ankle last year.

[Jackofalltrades]

I really want to see Phil Taylor.