Michael Lombardi On Frank Alexander

[MHS831]

Any idea why he wasn't more 'well-known' going into the draft?

He just gained 15 lbs to go from 255 to 270. He was a bit of a tweener at 255. He was, however, the conference Co-defensive player of the year. Not too shabby. I do not know why a player like Vinny Curry was hyped more.

[Proudiddy]

Thanks guys... I saw some highlights of him and I believe every defensive snap he had one game and I was impressed.

Yes, I laughed and mocked Hurney for trading yet another early rounder for him initially, but when I watched some clips of him, he seems like a Rivera guy. Really quick, great hands/technique, seems like shedding blocks comes completely natural to him, and he is a playmaker.

The pick has really grown on me.

[koolkatluke]

I agree, 100%.

Luke Kuechly is going to be expected to start day one.

Amini will take Wharton's old job immediately.

Frank Alexander will be rotational at first, but I could definitely see him taking Hardy's job eventually.

Joe Adams will contribute as a PR right away, and will also get some awesome looks in Chud's offense, and if he sticks to Smitty, he could be Smitty v2.0.

Josh Norman could eventually be our #2 corner. He's physical, strong, and plays up against the line.

Brad Nortman is obviously starting.

I like Frank Alexander but Hardy will be the starter for a long time. He is a lot better then people think on here.

[MHS831]

Alexander can rotate in for both sides, and will play as much as a starter once he gets comfortable. Hardy is good, but in a contract year. That is why I see us keeping 5 DEs. Norwood is gone, but Keiser and Applewhite should stick.

[x djdrew x]

honestly, in my amateur opinion, frank alexander has much more solid film than quinton coples.....i know i'm beating a dead horse there, but still...i really like what i see from the videos of this guy. He does seem, simply, prone to make plays.

[NorthTryon]

I agree, 100%.

Luke Kuechly is going to be expected to start day one.

Amini will take Wharton's old job immediately.

Frank Alexander will be rotational at first, but I could definitely see him taking Hardy's job eventually.

Joe Adams will contribute as a PR right away, and will also get some awesome looks in Chud's offense, and if he sticks to Smitty, he could be Smitty v2.0.

Josh Norman could eventually be our #2 corner. He's physical, strong, and plays up against the line.

Brad Nortman is obviously starting.

The same thing was said about Kealoha Pilares last year.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

The same thing was said about Kealoha Pilares last year.

Pilares returned a grand total of 5 punts for a grand total of 31 yards in four years of college with 0 touchdowns. Joe Adams returned 61 punts for 570 yards in four years of college with 5 touchdowns. For comparison's sake, Devin Hester returned 41 punts for 638 yds in three years of college with 4 touchdowns.

Not much of a comparison.....

[Rubi]

adams was SEC Special Teams Player of the Year....just sayin...