Ronnie Perkins or Alim McNeill

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Depending on FA which one would you pick to help our D line?

[Summerhill 1,846]

McNeill simply looks better to me. I watched some tape on Perkins and he tries hard but just didn’t flash anything to me. 

[Herr Doktor 8,646]

Based on FA.  It's easier to get a big tackle in FA.  Perkins more than likely would be my pick.  

[Voice of Reason 766]

26 minutes ago, Summerhill said:

McNeill simply looks better to me. I watched some tape on Perkins and he tries hard but just didn’t flash anything to me. 

This. McNeill had the burst and violent hands you look for in a DT. He could even slide over to the 3tech I’m certain. 

[Francis York Morgan 25,632]

42 minutes ago, Summerhill said:

McNeill simply looks better to me. I watched some tape on Perkins and he tries hard but just didn’t flash anything to me. 

McNeill is definitely a special player compared to Perkins. Perkins just looks like a career 2nd stringer, DE2 ceiling. Kinda like Shelby

[alexhead97 128]

I know Pees likes to mix up his defensive fronts but what do we think of:

Marlon Davidson-FA nose tackle/Tyeler Davison-Grady Jarrett

as the interior of a 3-4?

Hoping Davidson kicks on in his 2nd year, just not sure where is best to line him up.

Edited March 1 by alexhead97

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8 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

This. McNeill had the burst and violent hands you look for in a DT. He could even slide over to the 3tech I’m certain. 

I agree, I've been really really high on Christian Barmore, but watching his film and McNeill's film showed that McNeill plays with a lower pad level.  Barmore has a tendency to stand up out of his stance once the ball is snapped. 

[Summerhill 1,846]

9 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

This. McNeill had the burst and violent hands you look for in a DT. He could even slide over to the 3tech I’m certain. 

My main concern is it doesn't seem like he plays a ton of snaps. That's not totally uncommon at the DT position but you have to know that going in. 

[thanat0s 5,345]

I like them both a lot. I think we can add value bodies in FA for the line, and I think McNeill is a bit like what we already have in Grady. So, if that happens, I'm leaning Perkins, though Philips might top them both if he's there in round 2. 

[rugger8 1,493]

7 minutes ago, thanat0s said:

I like them both a lot. I think we can add value bodies in FA for the line, and I think McNeill is a bit like what we already have in Grady. So, if that happens, I'm leaning Perkins, though Philips might top them both if he's there in round 2. 

I don't see that at all. McNeill is a NT who can move and occasionally get some penetration. But most of what he offers to the pass rush is pushing the pocket and occupying double teams. Grady has been forced into some NT, but that really prevents him from being able to do the other things he really excels at - he seems like more of a 3-tech who CAN do more than that in a pinch.

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6 minutes ago, rugger8 said:

I don't see that at all. McNeill is a NT who can move and occasionally get some penetration. But most of what he offers to the pass rush is pushing the pocket and occupying double teams. Grady has been forced into some NT, but that really prevents him from being able to do the other things he really excels at - he seems like more of a 3-tech who CAN do more than that in a pinch.

Like I said, I like him, and I’ll be happy with the pick. If nothing else, he’s probably good insurance for the day they don’t want to keep paying Grady. 

In the end, whatever they do at NT and with scheme/coaching, I hope it benefits Grady, because frankly, he doesn’t impact games enough to be making the kind of money he will in 21.

Same with paying a WR $20mm to not score. Both those guys need to step it up. 
 

 

[rugger8 1,493]

2 minutes ago, thanat0s said:

Like I said, I like him, and I’ll be happy with the pick. If nothing else, he’s probably good insurance for the day they don’t want to keep paying Grady. 

In the end, whatever they do at NT and with scheme/coaching, I hope it benefits Grady, because frankly, he doesn’t impact games enough to be making the kind of money he will in 21.

Same with paying a WR $20mm to not score. Both those guys need to step it up. 
 

 

Yeah, we need to add to the DL. I'd like to see 2 - a NT type (I think Alim could be that guy) and a 3 tech who can penetrate as a DT and then play DE in the 3-4 fronts we show. That might cause a log jam, but I'd much rather have that problem than the lack of talent that we have in the interior DL now.

It's Grady and a whole bunch of other guys. We need a couple of guys who can make an impact and take away from the attention Grady gets.

[Summerhill 1,846]

29 minutes ago, rugger8 said:

I don't see that at all. McNeill is a NT who can move and occasionally get some penetration. But most of what he offers to the pass rush is pushing the pocket and occupying double teams. Grady has been forced into some NT, but that really prevents him from being able to do the other things he really excels at - he seems like more of a 3-tech who CAN do more than that in a pinch.

Yeah McNeill is definitely a Snacks Harrison type player. 

[Beast-N-Da-Sheetz 4,074]

McNeill all day. I like Perkins but I don't look at him as a primary pass rusher. If we get Perkins, I need another guy to go along with him.

[Beast-N-Da-Sheetz 4,074]

4 hours ago, rugger8 said:

Yeah, we need to add to the DL. I'd like to see 2 - a NT type (I think Alim could be that guy) and a 3 tech who can penetrate as a DT and then play DE in the 3-4 fronts we show. That might cause a log jam, but I'd much rather have that problem than the lack of talent that we have in the interior DL now.

It's Grady and a whole bunch of other guys. We need a couple of guys who can make an impact and take away from the attention Grady gets.

I'm hoping Marlon Davidson can fill that role.

[realhomie81 156]

McNeill!!!!

[autigerfan 945]

If we see more 3 man fronts as we expect a big space eater would not hurt at all.  Davison can hold down the fort for a year before McNeill takes over.  

[A-TowN.- 5,466]

McNeill has more upside and flashes way more on tape. He’s a borderline 1st round pick. 

[rugger8 1,493]

8 hours ago, Beast-N-Da-Sheetz said:

I'm hoping Marlon Davidson can fill that role.

Yeah, I expect that of him. But that's an area I want to be deep with starter quality. Rotate them and keep them coming hot. There are a few I really like from 2nd to maybe 5th round. At least based on PFN sims and DraftNetwork rankings.

[THEHEADCOACH 3,359]

I like what I've seen of McNeill. He would be my pick.

[Herr Doktor 8,646]

I don't think we will be in a position to get either I'm afraid.  Perkins would have to be the choice, as I think we can find a DT easier in FA than an edge guy.  But, I'm still in the TD mind mode here and could be completely wrong with my assessment.

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[ahawkins 76]

Alim McNeill all day in my opinion. He’s a big body with the ability to penetrate. He would make Grady and even Davidson that much more dangerous. This allows our LBs to play to their strengths as well. 

[Falcons_time_is_now 11]

My secret is out..Akim Mcneil is the real deal...he would start day 1...explosive for his size.

[celtiksage 2,857]

Perkins is BPA almost unanimously, sometimes by a vast margin depending on who's value boards you like. So Perkins.

Also helps after we trade Fowler 🤣🤣

But Perkins might be a little small for a 3-4 edge while McNeil fits. 

Edge is a lot harder to find for the $$. I guess it depends on the things most scouting reports don't always include like intelligence. We know our front end needs smart players according to Pees. Wonderlick? Haha whichever one isn't a dummy.