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It seems certain that we will have Albert and James, may add KO who can cover Albert or, add a vet. ESPN's latest mock has us taking LT Ronnie Stanley from ND at #8, which is interesting.
IF we keep OV, Wake and Shelby and IF we address the DB's in FA, it becomes more interesting. Most believe that Albert should be replace by next year and this kid is VG.
Opinions?
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He has experience at right tackle (13 starts in 2013) and left tackle (27 starts the past two seasons) with athleticism to suit any offensive scheme.
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Stanley passes the eye test with a girthy frame, long arms and the set-up quickness to protect the edge and mirror speed rushers in space. His long arms and fluid slide allow him to protect the edge, even when matched up against speed pass rushers. Plays on the balls of his feet with his knee bent, displaying good lateral agility and balance to mirror rushers. He has heavy hands and long arms, allowing him to catch and control opponents.
Also shows strength and determination in the running game. Drives defenders off the ball in short-yardage situations, and speed and terrific effort getting to and effectively blocking at the second level.
Besides size, athleticism and toughness, Stanley shows other traits that will earn him kudos with scouts, including good awareness and competitiveness. Keeps his head on a swivel and looks for peel back blocks on defenders in pursuit. Will block one defender before switching off to hit another.
Further, he's more technically sound than one might expect for a young player. Stanley shoots his hands to stun defenders but isn't over-aggressive, demonstrating the patience that most blockers don't develop for years. He understands blocking with angles, using arm bars and running with defenders downfield to keep his opponent from making the tackle.
WEAKNESSES: Young player still developing his immense skillset. He will play too high at times and needs to better sink and improve his blocking angles. When defenders are able to attack his chest, it doesn't take much for them to drive Stanley backward on his heels as he struggles to reset his anchor.
COMPARES TO: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets - Dancing bears who use their natural athleticism and length to shut down speed, Stanley needs some time to refine his technique and improve his functional strength to handle NFL rushers, similar to Ferguson when he entered the league.
IN OUR VIEW: His lacks technical refinement and will struggle initially in the NFL as he learns the finer points to the game, but he has the size, length and athletic ability that few his size possess, which is why he'll be drafted high.
IF we keep OV, Wake and Shelby and IF we address the DB's in FA, it becomes more interesting. Most believe that Albert should be replace by next year and this kid is VG.
Opinions?
---------- Post added at 08:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 AM ----------
He has experience at right tackle (13 starts in 2013) and left tackle (27 starts the past two seasons) with athleticism to suit any offensive scheme.
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Stanley passes the eye test with a girthy frame, long arms and the set-up quickness to protect the edge and mirror speed rushers in space. His long arms and fluid slide allow him to protect the edge, even when matched up against speed pass rushers. Plays on the balls of his feet with his knee bent, displaying good lateral agility and balance to mirror rushers. He has heavy hands and long arms, allowing him to catch and control opponents.
Also shows strength and determination in the running game. Drives defenders off the ball in short-yardage situations, and speed and terrific effort getting to and effectively blocking at the second level.
Besides size, athleticism and toughness, Stanley shows other traits that will earn him kudos with scouts, including good awareness and competitiveness. Keeps his head on a swivel and looks for peel back blocks on defenders in pursuit. Will block one defender before switching off to hit another.
Further, he's more technically sound than one might expect for a young player. Stanley shoots his hands to stun defenders but isn't over-aggressive, demonstrating the patience that most blockers don't develop for years. He understands blocking with angles, using arm bars and running with defenders downfield to keep his opponent from making the tackle.
WEAKNESSES: Young player still developing his immense skillset. He will play too high at times and needs to better sink and improve his blocking angles. When defenders are able to attack his chest, it doesn't take much for them to drive Stanley backward on his heels as he struggles to reset his anchor.
COMPARES TO: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets - Dancing bears who use their natural athleticism and length to shut down speed, Stanley needs some time to refine his technique and improve his functional strength to handle NFL rushers, similar to Ferguson when he entered the league.
IN OUR VIEW: His lacks technical refinement and will struggle initially in the NFL as he learns the finer points to the game, but he has the size, length and athletic ability that few his size possess, which is why he'll be drafted high.
