Re: Tyree Wilson
Here are "weaknesses" for Wilson from various draft profiles (before he was drafted). I did not post the strengths, which are many and far greater than weaknesses:.
Lacks explosive get-off and ability to bend and flatten at the arc.
Hands need to become more skilled and violent as a pro rusher.
Play can be upright and narrow at the point of attack.
Slower to process movement and loses his contain.
Delayed punch and separation, allowing blockers into his frame.
Needs to attack blocks with a little more bitterness.
Questionable speed to threaten the edge as a pass rusher
Quick/reactionary athleticism
Occasionally plays with high pad level
Can get stuck to blocks without the ability to quickly counter
Because he's so tall, his center of gravity is high, which leaves him susceptible to squattier blockers who can get under him and control him
Dipping around the corner far from a forte
BTW, Ferrell has turned into one of the 49ers best run defenders but still is not much of an edge rusher. They do have great coaching on that team and he played next to and in front of some excellent players; in particular, the 49ers have had great linebacker for about 15 years. As a rookie all can be coached, hopefully.
Here’s the “weakness” of Mack coming out of college
Frame is on the smaller and more compact side; could be maxed out physically.
Not a pure speed-rusher around the corner.
Somewhat less effective rushing from the interior when he doesn’t have space to operate.
Repertoire of pass-rush moves still undeveloped to a degree.
Needs to be a more consistent tackler in terms of wrapping and finishing with power.
Doesn’t properly break down in space as a tackler often enough.
Likes to leave his feet and lunge at ball-carriers instead of driving through with his hips.
Didn’t rush with his hands in the dirt often at Buffalo.
Can play flat-footed in coverage.
A bit slow to get depth dropping in coverage.
Little experience as a traditional linebacker playing from off the ball.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1945552-khalil-mack-nfl-draft-2014-highlights-scouting-report-more
Lacks explosive get-off and ability to bend and flatten at the arc.
Hands need to become more skilled and violent as a pro rusher.
Play can be upright and narrow at the point of attack.
Slower to process movement and loses his contain.
Delayed punch and separation, allowing blockers into his frame.
Needs to attack blocks with a little more bitterness.
Questionable speed to threaten the edge as a pass rusher
Quick/reactionary athleticism
Occasionally plays with high pad level
Can get stuck to blocks without the ability to quickly counter
Because he's so tall, his center of gravity is high, which leaves him susceptible to squattier blockers who can get under him and control him
Dipping around the corner far from a forte
BTW, Ferrell has turned into one of the 49ers best run defenders but still is not much of an edge rusher. They do have great coaching on that team and he played next to and in front of some excellent players; in particular, the 49ers have had great linebacker for about 15 years. As a rookie all can be coached, hopefully.
Here’s the “weakness” of Mack coming out of college
Frame is on the smaller and more compact side; could be maxed out physically.
Not a pure speed-rusher around the corner.
Somewhat less effective rushing from the interior when he doesn’t have space to operate.
Repertoire of pass-rush moves still undeveloped to a degree.
Needs to be a more consistent tackler in terms of wrapping and finishing with power.
Doesn’t properly break down in space as a tackler often enough.
Likes to leave his feet and lunge at ball-carriers instead of driving through with his hips.
Didn’t rush with his hands in the dirt often at Buffalo.
Can play flat-footed in coverage.
A bit slow to get depth dropping in coverage.
Little experience as a traditional linebacker playing from off the ball.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1945552-khalil-mack-nfl-draft-2014-highlights-scouting-report-more
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