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A mock that I feel would address our needs on the o-line and d-line.
Round 1:
Begin building this line into a solid unit. He has played guard and center and gives us options WHEN Pouncey goes down.
Peter Konz C/G Wisconsin
Via Wes Bunting at National Football Post:
-A smart kid who helps make all the line calls and exhibits impressive awareness working in tandem with his guards in the pass game.
- Keeps his head on a swivel, locates blitzing linebackers and is quick to adjust.
- Showcases natural change of direction skills and foot quickness when asked to re-direct and mirror.
- Drops pad level quickly and even if he does give up initial leverage works his hands well and has the ability to re-set his hands and anchor on contact.
- Showcases the natural power in his lower half, length and hand placement to gain leverage and anchor out vs. bigger tackles once he gains leverage.
- Is heavy handed and sticks well once engaged.
Round 2:
Draft Hamp's replacement who can come in on day one and contribute with Mclendon:
Josh Chapman NT Alabama
Via Wes Bunting National Football Post:
A thick, girthy defender with a strong looking lower half and long arms for his frame. Exhibits a strong anchor on contact when asked to eat up blocks inside. Is tough to move off the football, keeps his base down and works his hands quickly to maintain/regain leverage and hold the point inside.
Round 3:
Draft another interior player who can come in and play from day one.
Lucas Nix OG Pittsburgh
Via Wes Bunting National Football Post:
Exhibits the ability to keep his pad level down off the ball, coil up into his stance and generate a snap into contact. Does a much better job as a senior keeping his pad level down into contact, extending his arms and creating an initial surge as an in-line guy. Takes good angles when trying to create run lanes inside, is quick off the ball, can seal quickly and keep his man from the play. He is also very impressive when asked to block down, he looks much more explosive off the snap, and he snaps from the hips and into his punch, running his legs well through contact. Plays with a mean streak, loves to finish and has a real nasty demeanor to his game, always looking to hit someone. Exhibits good body control at the second level when asked to break down, but at times seems to key up and will take himself out of plays trying to cut down targets. If he can improve his pad level a bit out of his stance, he has the natural get-off explosion to create movement and looks to have the flexibility capable of doing so.
Round 1:
Begin building this line into a solid unit. He has played guard and center and gives us options WHEN Pouncey goes down.
Peter Konz C/G Wisconsin
Via Wes Bunting at National Football Post:
-A smart kid who helps make all the line calls and exhibits impressive awareness working in tandem with his guards in the pass game.
- Keeps his head on a swivel, locates blitzing linebackers and is quick to adjust.
- Showcases natural change of direction skills and foot quickness when asked to re-direct and mirror.
- Drops pad level quickly and even if he does give up initial leverage works his hands well and has the ability to re-set his hands and anchor on contact.
- Showcases the natural power in his lower half, length and hand placement to gain leverage and anchor out vs. bigger tackles once he gains leverage.
- Is heavy handed and sticks well once engaged.
Round 2:
Draft Hamp's replacement who can come in on day one and contribute with Mclendon:
Josh Chapman NT Alabama
Via Wes Bunting National Football Post:
A thick, girthy defender with a strong looking lower half and long arms for his frame. Exhibits a strong anchor on contact when asked to eat up blocks inside. Is tough to move off the football, keeps his base down and works his hands quickly to maintain/regain leverage and hold the point inside.
Round 3:
Draft another interior player who can come in and play from day one.
Lucas Nix OG Pittsburgh
Via Wes Bunting National Football Post:
Exhibits the ability to keep his pad level down off the ball, coil up into his stance and generate a snap into contact. Does a much better job as a senior keeping his pad level down into contact, extending his arms and creating an initial surge as an in-line guy. Takes good angles when trying to create run lanes inside, is quick off the ball, can seal quickly and keep his man from the play. He is also very impressive when asked to block down, he looks much more explosive off the snap, and he snaps from the hips and into his punch, running his legs well through contact. Plays with a mean streak, loves to finish and has a real nasty demeanor to his game, always looking to hit someone. Exhibits good body control at the second level when asked to break down, but at times seems to key up and will take himself out of plays trying to cut down targets. If he can improve his pad level a bit out of his stance, he has the natural get-off explosion to create movement and looks to have the flexibility capable of doing so.
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