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Hello from France,
I saw that Kellen diecsh name was put in the 4-5 round preview on draftboardguru value board.
here in France we haven't many information about collège football players, so my question is :

does anybody know why he fallen like that (injured, small collège competition.....or others reasons) because we could have picked a diamond but I am very surprised he wasn't picked before UDFA if he 's a 4or 5 rounder preview.

and second question, why don't take a chance on Alec lindstrom...does he was picked by another teams picking before us on the UDFA order ?

thanks for informations
 
He only started 16 games in four years. His arms are considered short for a NFL tackle and he needs to get stronger to be able to fend off the players in the NFL.

He might be able to develop into a solid backup or even a starter eventually but right now I think he will need a lot of development and is likely a practice squad candidate at this time.
 
fastball83 said:
Hello from France,
I saw that Kellen diecsh name was put in the 4-5 round preview on draftboardguru value board.
here in France we haven't many information about collège football players, so my question is :

does anybody know why he fallen like that (injured, small collège competition.....or others reasons) because we could have picked a diamond but I am very surprised he wasn't picked before UDFA if he 's a 4or 5 rounder preview.

and second question, why don't take a chance on Alec lindstrom...does he was picked by another teams picking before us on the UDFA order ?

thanks for informations
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Lindstrom signed with Dallas......there's no order for UDFA's......any player that doesn’t get drafted can sign with any team that wants him.
 
Miami4471 said:
I did think we missed out on Lindstrom he would of been a good signing especially after some mocked him in the 4th or 5th rounds
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Dolphins seem to have a plan for the center spot and whatever it might be it looks like they're confident enough in that plan that they didn't feel like drafting or signing a rookie center was needed. Will be interesting to see what happens between now and camp.
 
Miami4471 said:
I did think we missed out on Lindstrom he would of been a good signing especially after some mocked him in the 4th or 5th rounds
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Right. Surprised we did not pick him in the 7th vs a QB?
 
I love Diesch athletic ability, but he needs to be coached up. Also lacks length in those arms.



Watch when he gets bull rushed. #74
 
fastball83 said:
Hello from France,
I saw that Kellen diecsh name was put in the 4-5 round preview on draftboardguru value board.
here in France we haven't many information about collège football players, so my question is :

does anybody know why he fallen like that (injured, small collège competition.....or others reasons) because we could have picked a diamond but I am very surprised he wasn't picked before UDFA if he 's a 4or 5 rounder preview.

and second question, why don't take a chance on Alec lindstrom...does he was picked by another teams picking before us on the UDFA order ?

thanks for informations
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Our OL coach, coached Lindstrom in college, they had several opportunities to take him. That coach must know something we dont know.
 
IMO his odds of making the team are about as good as a typical 3rd-5th round pick despite his UDFA status. That's where just about every ranking had him. He went undrafted b/c he won't fit every team, but that's not the case in Miami where he's a good fit schematically. He also has the advantage that the RT position is so unsettled. That doesn't mean he's a lock to start or anything, he has some developing to do. But not anymore than a typical 3rd-5th round OL pick. So ideally he's a back-up for a couple of seasons and then is ready to start in year 3. I also find that arm length is one of those often cited "issues" on boards that most NFL OL coaches think is ridiculous.
 
Finfan83nj said:
Our OL coach, coached Lindstrom in college, they had several opportunities to take him. That coach must know something we dont know.
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This is my line of thinking also.

If Lindstrom was worthy to be picked, Coach Applebaum would have pounded hard for him, and considering what type of people McDaniel and Grier are, they would have tried to get him...Even if it was later then expected, still would have taken a shot late.
 
1972forever said:
He only started 16 games in four years. His arms are considered short for a NFL tackle and he needs to get stronger to be able to fend off the players in the NFL.

He might be able to develop into a solid backup or even a starter eventually but right now I think he will need a lot of development and is likely a practice squad candidate at this time.
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basically this and Diesch will also be 25 in August
 
Obviously, McD and grier dont agree on the short arm thing everyone is piling on with and that it will effect the plan they have for him. Gee, a guys arms are 2 inches shorter than than proto, big deal. 2 inches? Well, some of you fellas need to unzip your fly to remind yourselves just how minute 2" actually is.

Now, the reason "short" arms thing is an isssue you get a 330lb guy who "runs" a 5.30 40 time and his arms ar 2-4 inches shorter than the norm and he has a hard time anyways getting into his teqchnique and leverage and the 270lb, 4.5 de fly's around him and oh those damned short arms!!

Now, take a guy like our mr diesch who is 299lb's and fit and runs mid 4's and athletic, he isnt late for anything. He is QUICK into his guy with footwork, leverage and hands where they should be at the gitgo and the 2-4 inch arm thing means nothing.

In fact, it really means nothing until the defender trys to go wide and bend that arch around the ot. You better get a hand on him at the start or before he gets to the apex of the arch or its buh-by!! A foot, 2inches, whatever. Gone is gone. McD spent his whole career with teams who valued fast, lighter, athletic linemen. Speed kills!! And if you can get to your oponent fast and have him locked in, 2" doesnt make a damn bit of difference.

Relax fellas. Only your girlfriends should be bummed about a couple inches. Diesch STARTS opening day at rt.
 
Miami4471 said:
I did think we missed out on Lindstrom he would of been a good signing especially after some mocked him in the 4th or 5th rounds
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His college offensive line coach is now the offensive line coach of the Dolphins. The fact they seemed to have no interest in drafting him seems to imply that they were probably told by Applebaum that he didn’t think Lindstrom is an NFL quality offensive lineman.
 
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