atljbo Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 LinkAtlanta -- Lawrence Sidbury Jr. (4th round, 125th overall)The Falcons are pretty set along the defensive line, but when Sidbury fell to them in the fourth round, it was impossible not to take him. It may be equally impossible to keep him off the field.Though he hails from Division I-AA Richmond and is undersized, Sidbury already is turning heads with consistent playmaking skills. He's always around the ball and in the backfield disrupting things. He never quits and when he gets to the ball-carrier, he's a sure tackler. He may not start, but it will be impossible for the Falcons not to use him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoTFan Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 How is 266 undersized for a rookie DE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millenium falcon Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 may be referring more to 6-2. generally speaking though, 6-5, 275 is ideal at DE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta_Dawgs46 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I don't think he is undersize for DE. He has good height and nice weights. Lower to the ground low center of gravity...that is a great thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ForceFan27™ Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Troy Bergeron is gonna be the one everyone is talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynyrd04 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 How in the world is 6'2" 265lbs undersized. That's bigger than Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis I believe and those guys are doin fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryka Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I don't think he is undersize for DE. He has good height and nice weights. Lower to the ground low center of gravity...that is a great thing.Shorter arms, means OT's are able to manipulate him easier and keep him at a distance, OTs will be able to get their hands on him before he can engage them.His quickness and skill set make up for the shortcomings in height and length. 6' 2 isnt short but like another poster noted 6'4, 6'5 is ideal for DEs, it helps with vision to the backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Abe, Jam, Taz, Davis, Evans(ps) and Spinbury DE Looks pretty good for a few years IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUB Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 rofl @ being pretty set on the defensive line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Shorter arms, means OT's are able to manipulate him easier and keep him at a distance, OTs will be able to get their hands on him before he can engage them.His quickness and skill set make up for the shortcomings in height and length. 6' 2 isnt short but like another poster noted 6'4, 6'5 is ideal for DEs, it helps with vision to the backfield.The problem with that assessment is the face that Sidbury has some very, very long arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 This year's value pick like Troy Bierman last year? Gotta like the way we've been snagging late round talent the past couple of drafts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Ace Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 rofl @ being pretty set on the defensive line.We've infused our line with talent and signed back key contributers, outside of blowing a lot of money on someone like Albert Haynesworth, we've done everything we can do. It would be shocking to see a decline or little improvement in this line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We've infused our line with talent and signed back key contributers, outside of blowing a lot of money on someone like Albert Haynesworth, we've done everything we can do. It would be shocking to see a decline or little improvement in this line.I agree, we really needed help at the NT spot last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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