normaniii
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Hickey and the 2014 offseason
Although I disagree with some of the moves made this offseason (Finnegan signing and not trading down in 1st round), HIckey has provided his coaching staff with the players they want. This is in contrast to Jeff Ireland's 1st round pick last year, where he drafted BPA but a player who best projected to a 3-4 scheme.
Hickey in contract reached and drafted the best pass-blocking RT not called Jake Matthews.
There is no coincidence that Albert who was signed to play LT, was the best pass-blocking OT available in FA. Sticking with the offensive line, Billy Turner is an explosive OT who did not allow a sack 2013.
Joe Philbin has always seemed to prefer physical slot receivers and Jarvis Landry is ideal for that role. Although lacking top end speed, he is an excellent route runner with excellent hands. He is phyical and tough over the middle and was a favourite of mine before draft.
Matt Hazel again is a very good route runner with excellent hands. There is an obvious trend where Hickey has doubled up in draft.
Walt Aikens is a good tackling corner who is very competetive and translates best to zone scheme. Much like Finnegan & Delmas there is an obvious attitude change in secondary.
The mere fact that he drafted 5 team captains goes in line with what we heared about Philbin and Hickey wanting high character players.
IMO Hickey has gone need in this draft. Maybe because he knows he is tied to Philbin and this year is critical or maybe he is drafting as a GM should, providing his coaching staff with the player type they request.
Philbin now has his pass orientated offense. Benton has a mobile O'line. Coyle now has a physical secondary best suited to zone concepts. No excuses 2014 Mr Philbin.
Although I disagree with some of the moves made this offseason (Finnegan signing and not trading down in 1st round), HIckey has provided his coaching staff with the players they want. This is in contrast to Jeff Ireland's 1st round pick last year, where he drafted BPA but a player who best projected to a 3-4 scheme.
Hickey in contract reached and drafted the best pass-blocking RT not called Jake Matthews.
There is no coincidence that Albert who was signed to play LT, was the best pass-blocking OT available in FA. Sticking with the offensive line, Billy Turner is an explosive OT who did not allow a sack 2013.
Joe Philbin has always seemed to prefer physical slot receivers and Jarvis Landry is ideal for that role. Although lacking top end speed, he is an excellent route runner with excellent hands. He is phyical and tough over the middle and was a favourite of mine before draft.
Matt Hazel again is a very good route runner with excellent hands. There is an obvious trend where Hickey has doubled up in draft.
Walt Aikens is a good tackling corner who is very competetive and translates best to zone scheme. Much like Finnegan & Delmas there is an obvious attitude change in secondary.
The mere fact that he drafted 5 team captains goes in line with what we heared about Philbin and Hickey wanting high character players.
IMO Hickey has gone need in this draft. Maybe because he knows he is tied to Philbin and this year is critical or maybe he is drafting as a GM should, providing his coaching staff with the player type they request.
Philbin now has his pass orientated offense. Benton has a mobile O'line. Coyle now has a physical secondary best suited to zone concepts. No excuses 2014 Mr Philbin.
