Nice, long Traina article on BJ Goodson

Seems like the Giants hit a homer with this 4th rounder. Will be a giant for 10 years

Of the players rather than just the football side. It's definitely her strong suit. Nice job here presenting the man.

Good read.

In comment 12966987 Earl the goat said:

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Seems like the Giants hit a homer with this 4th rounder. Will be a giant for 10 years

All due respect, but lets see him play some pro football 1st.

She identified the reason why I did not want Floyd, who imo does not have the demeanor, the essence of a LBer.

Now, let's his game translate to the pros. I suspect he had the strength.....I just hope he had the speed.

Pat!

He looked absolutely awful against FSU when moved around.

In comment 12967024 BlueLou said:

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Of the players rather than just the football side. It's definitely her strong suit. Nice job here presenting the man.

Agreed, and this is the type of story about a player I'd like to read during the dead of the offseason, rather than invented drama just for click bait

75 yard run, the FSU center had a nice chunk of Goodsons jersey in his grip.

The knock against him has been his athleticism. But his times in the various tests at the combine, including his 40 time, were easily better than average for linebackers.

Your work always stands out not just for its thoroughness but for its point of view and insight.

In comment 12967293 CT Charlie said:

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Your work always stands out not just for its thoroughness but for its point of view and insight.

Thanks Charlie & everyone else who took the time to read and/or comment. I hope to do more profiles like this (I have another one cooking up for next week). I've been revitalizing Inside Football's site with some new and cool content (still delivering those practice reports as well.) I have a big OTA preview set for tomorrow morning that has audio clips from Hart & Brinkley -- check it out if you get a chance.

It's clear you do a lot of homework on these pieces and it's appreciated. What do you think Goodson's chances of winning the starting job inside are? If Goodson does prove to be a gem, do you think Robinson can play outside? I think he (Robinson) has the AA. What do you think of a LBer corp with Goodson in the middle and Robinson/Kennard at the WIL and SAM respectively?

In comment 12967195 Ira said:

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The knock against him has been his athleticism. But his times in the various tests at the combine, including his 40 time, were easily better than average for linebackers.

His athleticism was weak compared against the other elite OLB edge rushers. As Mayock and Jeremiah said the Giants was a great fit for him and viewed him as the Giants future MLB. Jeremiah said he can play outside but thought his real value was playing MLB since he has a nose for the ball and is physical.

If he can play well for 2 downs AND is serviceable for 3rd down then we have drafted the best LB on the roster.

In comment 12967466 Jimmy Googs said:

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If he can play well for 2 downs AND is serviceable for 3rd down then we have drafted the best LB on the roster.

At this point, I'll settle for two out of three. :)

To take good angles in the NFL because from the tape I've seen he doesn't run to quick laterally seems his physical style is good though but I think Brinkley starts the year off at Mike !

In comment 12967559 NikkiMac said:

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To take good angles in the NFL because from the tape I've seen he doesn't run to quick laterally seems his physical style is good though but I think Brinkley starts the year off at Mike !

Tape?