DL Combine thread

[C47]

Dareus has to be the pick. I've been saying it for weeks now. If we go DT it has to be Dareus.

That's a big IF. At this point there are about six or so guys I could see being legitimate choices for the new staff.

1) Marcell Dareus: obviously would fill a GAPING hole on our defensive line and if we bring back Charles Johnson he would give CJ a ton of space to wreak havoc.

2) A.J. Green: A freak at the WR position, has Megatron potential.

3) Julio Jones: See A.J. Green. I just am worried about his hands in college.

4) Patrick Peterson: Would give us a potential Revis type shut down corner and a big play threat in the return game that we've been looking for for years.

5) Blaine Gabbert: Depending on how he looks throwing the ball at his pro day this kid really could be an attractive option.

6) Da'Quan Bowers: If we lose Charles Johnson to free agency we will have to address the pash rush and he is IMO the best pass rusher in this draft.

At this point I'm leaning towards Dareus but these other guys should and will be in consideration.....

[CatMan72]

I don't even see intensity, Austin is going thru it like his career depends on it, Quinn looks somewhat apathetic.

Could just be different personalities/demeanors, but it's noticeable.

Agree, Quinn looks tentative to me...

[monstercat]

4.73 for Quinn's first 40... :(

Yeah, but his 10yd split, which is what they're really looking at, was 1.63, which is good for a RB. I thought he would run a little faster too though.

[CatMan72]

Yeah, but his 10yd split, which is what they're really looking at, was 1.63, which is good for a RB. I thought he would run a little faster too though.

True, but the overall 40 time is still a concern for a guy that's had that much time off to get ready.

[CatMan72]

That's a big IF. At this point there are about six or so guys I could see being legitimate choices for the new staff.

1) Marcell Dareus: obviously would fill a GAPING hole on our defensive line and if we bring back Charles Johnson he would give CJ a ton of space to wreak havoc.

2) A.J. Green: A freak at the WR position, has Megatron potential.

3) Julio Jones: See A.J. Green. I just am worried about his hands in college.

4) Patrick Peterson: Would give us a potential Revis type shut down corner and a big play threat in the return game that we've been looking for for years.

5) Blaine Gabbert: Depending on how he looks throwing the ball at his pro day this kid really could be an attractive option.

6) Da'Quan Bowers: If we lose Charles Johnson to free agency we will have to address the pash rush and he is IMO the best pass rusher in this draft.

At this point I'm leaning towards Dareus but these other guys should and will be in consideration.....

Good post, but I think Quinn is the best pass rusher in this class - remains to be seen how much the year off has hurt him...

[monstercat]

True, but the overall 40 time is still a concern for a guy that's had that much time off to get ready.

Yeah, it's a little bit of a concern, but he will be drafted in the 1st round anyway. It's just too hard for teams to pass up a natural pass rusher like Quinn.

FTR, he was always one of the best at UNC's off season conditioning program, so this is not what I expected.

[Jackofalltrades]

Dareus and Powe/Taylor and we have a very good OL.

[CatMan72]

Quinn's 2nd 40: 4.67

Edit: I think he had a 1.67 10 yard split.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

Quinn's 2nd 40: 4.67

Edit: I think he had a 1.66 10 yard split.

1.69 unofficial.

[CatMan72]

Yeah, it's a little bit of a concern, but he will be drafted in the 1st round anyway. It's just too hard for teams to pass up a natural pass rusher like Quinn.

FTR, he was always one of the best at UNC's off season conditioning program, so this is not what I expected.

Yup, on tape he's the best 43 DE in this class.

[CatMan72]

1.69 unofficial.

To keep that in perspective, Marvin Austin had a better 10 yard split...

[GritsRgreat]

Quinn's numbers look alot like B Orakpo's from a couple years ago.

[TarPanther9180]

I am very disappointed in Quinn's numbers today. That 10 yard split was not good at all.

[C47]

To keep that in perspective, Marvin Austin had a better 10 yard split...

Marvin Austin just looks like he went into conditioning in August once he knew he wasn't going to play and he was on a mission. He threw up 38 reps, ran a 4.8 and has just looked like a monster in drills. Most mocks had him in the early third round, after today I'm not sure he makes it out of the first....