In all seriousness I think it speaks volumes about him, just without really knowing GA's program, I can't tell if it's a supremely positive or negative statement.
Was he so good that they felt comfortable playing him out of position to get 2 other pass rushers on the field, or did they favor the other 2 pass rushers but couldn't deny his athleticism so needed to put him somewhere?
Again, honest question.
I think that is the most legitimate question concerning Â
Floyd. If his best asset is getting after the quarterback, then why have him do that less. Why put him at MLB at all.
Regarding a player comparison, Julian Peterson, out of Michigan St.
Regarding the Georgia coaches playing Floyd off ball more, while two other edge rushers playing more at the LOS, I think the explanation would be Georgia trying to get their best players on the field together. One of those edge rushers was a true freshman(Lorenzo Carter), I think Georgia was trying to get their best athletes on the field and Floyd was capable of playing elsewhere while the others weren't. I'm speculating, but that's my guess.
In all seriousness I think it speaks volumes about him, just without really knowing GA's program, I can't tell if it's a supremely positive or negative statement.
Was he so good that they felt comfortable playing him out of position to get 2 other pass rushers on the field, or did they favor the other 2 pass rushers but couldn't deny his athleticism so needed to put him somewhere?
Again, honest question.
Cannot deny that this is a fair point. My guess is that the other LB's maybe were primarily pass rushers and they wanted his athleticism on the field. Regardless though he still winded up rushing the QB 50% of the snaps he played so I guess they felt he was good enough to drop him down on a consistent basis.
RE: I think that is the most legitimate question concerning Â
Floyd. If his best asset is getting after the quarterback, then why have him do that less. Why put him at MLB at all.
Regarding a player comparison, Julian Peterson, out of Michigan St.
Regarding the Georgia coaches playing Floyd off ball more, while two other edge rushers playing more at the LOS, I think the explanation would be Georgia trying to get their best players on the field together. One of those edge rushers was a true freshman(Lorenzo Carter), I think Georgia was trying to get their best athletes on the field and Floyd was capable of playing elsewhere while the others weren't. I'm speculating, but that's my guess.
I agree. It's not easy to cover either. It takes technique and lot of guys (esp edge rushers) struggle with this. Maybe they felt he helped the team more in space with the other talent they had getting to the QB.
Fans on this board, is that they love him,but don't realize what position would best demonstrate his ability. As a WILL, he's very intriguing depending on how Spags uses him. But this type of player would be brand new for the Giants.
Let me ask the Floyd fans this: what similar, successful player has there been in the NFL?
I don't think there really is a similar player. I think he is somewhat similar to Bruce Irvin if he adds a few LB's. Maybe not as polished a pass rusher, but just as fast if not faster and (by reports) can cover decently. Irvin is never really asked to cover so its hard to tell.
The only thing that worries me about Floyd is his physicality and toughness. Was this tested? Does he get dinged up a lot? NFL is a speed game now but you still have to stand up to the punishment.
"If he gets injured and looses a step or two"
BSIMatt : 4/19/2016 12:55 pm : link : reply
You could say that about almost any pick.
Totally True but my point is that he MAY be
a one trick pony . Would rather trade down
and get a Legitimate DE ...
If there is a LB out there I would take it's
Jack . I want a natural LB with great instinct's
and Speed . In no way shape or form should we
risk some kind of Tweener or Medical risk .
In all seriousness I think it speaks volumes about him, just without really knowing GA's program, I can't tell if it's a supremely positive or negative statement.
Was he so good that they felt comfortable playing him out of position to get 2 other pass rushers on the field, or did they favor the other 2 pass rushers but couldn't deny his athleticism so needed to put him somewhere?
Again, honest question.
Regarding a player comparison, Julian Peterson, out of Michigan St.
Regarding the Georgia coaches playing Floyd off ball more, while two other edge rushers playing more at the LOS, I think the explanation would be Georgia trying to get their best players on the field together. One of those edge rushers was a true freshman(Lorenzo Carter), I think Georgia was trying to get their best athletes on the field and Floyd was capable of playing elsewhere while the others weren't. I'm speculating, but that's my guess.
In all seriousness I think it speaks volumes about him, just without really knowing GA's program, I can't tell if it's a supremely positive or negative statement.
Was he so good that they felt comfortable playing him out of position to get 2 other pass rushers on the field, or did they favor the other 2 pass rushers but couldn't deny his athleticism so needed to put him somewhere?
Again, honest question.
Cannot deny that this is a fair point. My guess is that the other LB's maybe were primarily pass rushers and they wanted his athleticism on the field. Regardless though he still winded up rushing the QB 50% of the snaps he played so I guess they felt he was good enough to drop him down on a consistent basis.
Regarding a player comparison, Julian Peterson, out of Michigan St.
Regarding the Georgia coaches playing Floyd off ball more, while two other edge rushers playing more at the LOS, I think the explanation would be Georgia trying to get their best players on the field together. One of those edge rushers was a true freshman(Lorenzo Carter), I think Georgia was trying to get their best athletes on the field and Floyd was capable of playing elsewhere while the others weren't. I'm speculating, but that's my guess.
I agree. It's not easy to cover either. It takes technique and lot of guys (esp edge rushers) struggle with this. Maybe they felt he helped the team more in space with the other talent they had getting to the QB.
Let me ask the Floyd fans this: what similar, successful player has there been in the NFL?
I don't think there really is a similar player. I think he is somewhat similar to Bruce Irvin if he adds a few LB's. Maybe not as polished a pass rusher, but just as fast if not faster and (by reports) can cover decently. Irvin is never really asked to cover so its hard to tell.
The only thing that worries me about Floyd is his physicality and toughness. Was this tested? Does he get dinged up a lot? NFL is a speed game now but you still have to stand up to the punishment.
"If he gets injured and looses a step or two"
BSIMatt : 4/19/2016 12:55 pm : link : reply
You could say that about almost any pick.
Totally True but my point is that he MAY be
a one trick pony . Would rather trade down
and get a Legitimate DE ...
If there is a LB out there I would take it's
Jack . I want a natural LB with great instinct's
and Speed . In no way shape or form should we
risk some kind of Tweener or Medical risk .