#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Starting to think he'll be our first round pick at #17 overall or by trading back. The more I think about it, Floyd has natural pass rushing traits such as great snap anticipation, relentlessness, speed, flexibility or "bend", and effort. Personally, I prefer Darron Lee but think DQ will believe that by working on his hand usage and countermoves, he can develop Floyd into a force coming off the edge of his defense. Mike Mayock's Edge Rusher Rank: 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power I Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 He's number one on my realistic board. I think he brings a different dynamic than anything else we have right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaRdH3ad Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Bruh anybody saying he not a top 3 pass rusher in this draft is slow, **** what you say about his linebacker skills. This dude is a beast of a pass rusher and I swear if him and Vic are both coming off the line we will get pressure based on get off alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjmw84 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Would be a definite upgrade at Will or Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yeah drafting him is starting to make more sense. We were 32nd in sacks last year. I say draft anybody and everybody who can rush the passer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTann Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 He has been steadily growing on my list. Would make for a good SLB here, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyburrell Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 15 minutes ago, Power I said: He's number one on my realistic board. I think he brings a different dynamic than anything else we have right now. With our FA signing he fits very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro2000 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 He has grown on me too. I'm not a UGA Homer or anything, I just think he has natural ability and just needs some coaching. I said in the other thread, he may not be great from day 1 but eventually he is going to be really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 With Shaq Lawson being mocked @10, it will come down to Floyd or Lee. Floyd has definitely moved up the board since the combine (was mid 20's, now mid teens). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 23 minutes ago, HaRdH3ad said: Bruh anybody saying he not a top 3 pass rusher in this draft is slow, **** what you say about his linebacker skills. This dude is a beast of a pass rusher and I swear if him and Vic are both coming off the line we will get pressure based on get off alone In Quinn's system, this guy looks ideal for the SLB position. Imagine this guy rushing the passer from behind our new DE, Shelby. I think it might work out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintez Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I think what is hurting our pass rush is the interior of the D-line... If we can get a solid DT with pass rushing potential (there will be plenty in the draft)to go alongside Hageman we could possibly do without Floyd. I was for him but I think we need someone like Darron Lee. But, when you go so long without a pass rush you just want someone who can get to the QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJC28 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I do not believe Lee is 1st pick. I think he will fall to rd 2. Edited March 10, 2016 by JJC28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I can get down with Floyd. He's dynamic. Provides both pass rush and coverage abilities. More than anything we need more speed in our front 7. Clayborn and Shelby are power guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiv_T_E_C_O_ Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 This UGA pick actually makes sense, I'm all for it...but more than likely his stock will rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorWest13 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I like Floyd but where is he supposed to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobeit Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 2 hours ago, #1ATLFALCONSFAN said: Starting to think he'll be our first round pick at #17 overall or by trading back. The more I think about it, Floyd has natural pass rushing traits such as great snap anticipation, relentlessness, speed, flexibility or "bend", and effort. Personally, I prefer Darron Lee but think DQ will believe that by working on his hand usage and countermoves, he can develop Floyd into a force coming off the edge of his defense. Mike Mayock's Edge Rusher Rank: 2nd I'm not against him as a pick actually I think he will end up being very good. I tend to think of him more of a WLB than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 He plays a lot more physically than his frame would lead many to believe. I like that he is relentless as well. Always in the thick of the play. Im starting to become more intrigued by him. He and Beasley off the edge in pass rush situations would be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotemokc Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I think I would go him over Lee purely due to his pass rushing ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 7 hours ago, JJC28 said: I do not believe Lee is 1st pick. I think he will fall to rd 2. I will be totally shocked if Darron Lee does not go in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaRdH3ad Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 1 minute ago, m2Falcons said: I will be totally shocked if Darron Lee does not go in the first round. Don't get me wrong he flies to the ball...but he misses way to many tackles. 27 to be exact. I thought that was easily correctable but William Moore still does know how to tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I don't know much about him. Is he big enough to play SS end, or are we looking to either have him replace or spell Beasley at LEO (maybe with Beas moving to SAM) or just man the SAM position? I have no problem going DT or LB (like, WLB) with that 1st pick. But I just don't know enough about Floyd to know whether he is a scheme fit or whether we'd be stacking up LEOs inexplicably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 31 minutes ago, JDaveG said: I don't know much about him. Is he big enough to play SS end, or are we looking to either have him replace or spell Beasley at LEO (maybe with Beas moving to SAM) or just man the SAM position? I have no problem going DT or LB (like, WLB) with that 1st pick. But I just don't know enough about Floyd to know whether he is a scheme fit or whether we'd be stacking up LEOs inexplicably. From what i've seen, he's played all over the field including middle linebacker. He's a very active player and could surely be a scheme fit due to his coverage abilities and how comfortable in space he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, JDaveG said: I don't know much about him. Is he big enough to play SS end, or are we looking to either have him replace or spell Beasley at LEO (maybe with Beas moving to SAM) or just man the SAM position? I have no problem going DT or LB (like, WLB) with that 1st pick. But I just don't know enough about Floyd to know whether he is a scheme fit or whether we'd be stacking up LEOs inexplicably. Floyd has played predominantly standing up at UGA, both at ILB and OLB. When he has put his hand down as a pass rusher on the Edge he has been effective. When he flies off the Edge from the OLB spot he is also effective. He can cover. Does he need to improve in all phases? Yes. Does he need to get stronger? Yes. Does he have the TRUE potential to become an NFL star? Yes. I believe he will be yet ANOTHER "Richt era" Dawg that turns out to be far better as a pro than what we saw from him at UGA. He has obviously already gained significant good weight and muscle mass since the end of football season. Some will argue against this comparison... so be it; it is a comparison of a few known factors. Take what you want from it. 6'6" - 244 lbs. 33.5" arms 10 yards - 1.60, 40 yards - 4.60, Vert 39.5" Broad 10'7" Von Miller 6' 2 5/8" - 246 lbs. 33.5" arms 10 yards - 1.57 to 1.62, 40 yards - 4.53 Vert 37" Broad 10'6" I see him being able to play at SLB and Leo both; Quinn likes to be able to line up the SLB and rush him so the Leo and SLB are both coming. Falcons simply just do nothave the personnel on hand but when they moved Beasley to SLB a few times late in year we saw some flashes of what that can do on obvious passing downs. I don't know if he is the guy at #17 because there are a lot of factors that effect that and there area couple more options that can be drafted later which I believe are good options which many do not realize. If we do take Floyd I won't be upset because I do see him being able to play the SLB role for Falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, KRUNKuno said: From what i've seen, he's played all over the field including middle linebacker. He's a very active player and could surely be a scheme fit due to his coverage abilities and how comfortable in space he is. If he can cover, he'd be an upgrade on any of our LBs. Because they can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, KRUNKuno said: From what i've seen, he's played all over the field including middle linebacker. He's a very active player and could surely be a scheme fit due to his coverage abilities and how comfortable in space he is. Yeah when I saw him play, they literally played him in every position in the front 7. He was disruptive wherever he lined up. If UGA's staff would have allowed him to rush more, he wouldn't even be an option with the 17th pick Edited March 10, 2016 by #1ATLFALCONSFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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