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KR · 02-24-2008, 10:20 PM

[QUOTE=Dirtstar;2386142]why do you feel Bryant is a DE, just cause he's tall?

the guy is one of the premier run-stuffers in the country, starting at NT since his freshman year. the guy is known for anchoring against the run and occupying multiple blockers, freeing-up his teammates to make plays.

the knock on him is that he's not good in space and that he's slow to change directions... so why would you want him at DE?

please explain, maybe i'm missing something.[/QUOTE]

Why I dont like him in the second, or why not at NT?

I dont like him at NT because of his size. His arm Length is adequate but he is actually too tall for NT. For an NT you want a fire hydrant, a guy impossible to get leverage on. A guy 6'5 is going to have a real hard time when to guys(Center and Guards usually shorter then him) are getting under him. With his under average strength I def question if he could do it.

I beilieve he played NT in the 4-3, and with his size those who like Bryant would probably want him in the 3-4 De position. Hell maintain the outside, and match up very well against the tackles. I just feel if your super into Red, hes more of a richard seymour then a Vince Wilfork.

02-24-2008, 10:20 PM	#50
KR Counting the days until Mark Sanchez is benched... All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,843	[QUOTE=Dirtstar;2386142]why do you feel Bryant is a DE, just cause he's tall? the guy is one of the premier run-stuffers in the country, starting at NT since his freshman year. the guy is known for anchoring against the run and occupying multiple blockers, freeing-up his teammates to make plays. the knock on him is that he's not good in space and that he's slow to change directions... so why would you want him at DE? please explain, maybe i'm missing something.[/QUOTE] Why I dont like him in the second, or why not at NT? I dont like him at NT because of his size. His arm Length is adequate but he is actually too tall for NT. For an NT you want a fire hydrant, a guy impossible to get leverage on. A guy 6'5 is going to have a real hard time when to guys(Center and Guards usually shorter then him) are getting under him. With his under average strength I def question if he could do it. I beilieve he played NT in the 4-3, and with his size those who like Bryant would probably want him in the 3-4 De position. Hell maintain the outside, and match up very well against the tackles. I just feel if your super into Red, hes more of a richard seymour then a Vince Wilfork. Last edited by KR; 02-24-2008 at 10:26 PM.