SenorGato Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Ran into this bit on Grantland: In a single play, it’s possible to understand the puzzle that is Derrick Morgan. I love Morgan as a player, but after being selected in the first round in 2010, he’s never topped more than 6.5 sacks in a single season. He’s a perfect example of sacks not telling the entire story. When Morgan is affecting plays as a pass-rusher, he’s often doing so like in the play above. He converts speed to power very well, and it allows him to walk talented tackles right into the quarterback. Morgan’s deficiency is with his hands. Great pass-rushers who rely on power moves are also adept at shedding blockers and spilling back to the inside to finish off plays. That’s where Morgan struggles. Physically, he has all the traits that make a top-flight rusher, but he’s still lacking refinement. Last year was his best season rushing the passer, but because the Titans had him dropping back into coverage often, it hurt his raw sack totals. He may not have the numbers some of the other available guys do, but he consistently alters the pocket. I think his best seasons are ahead of him, and that is always what teams want in free agents. He's definitely interesting if he can play OLB, and apparently he can. Who knew? I thought he was just a DE for the Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 So most of my FA wish list: Revis Morgan Carpenter Wisniewski Maxwell/McCourty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 So most of my FA wish list: Revis Morgan Carpenter Wisniewski Maxwell/McCourty Revis and Maxwell seems too much to ask for. But man this defense would be able to go nuts. I think my list is: Revis or Maxwell Iupati Not sure what I want beyond that. I am just going to sit back and watch the show. Revis and McCourty would make things interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Revis and Maxwell seems too much to ask for. But man this defense would be able to go nuts. I think my list is: Revis or Maxwell Iupati Not sure what I want beyond that. I am just going to sit back and watch the show. Revis and McCourty would make things interesting. Iupati for sure, and I like going Revis and Iupati only because they're clearly the best FAs and that's the way to spend...That said, Carpenter, Wisniewski, and Morgan seem like ascending players. Morgan especially plays a position that just is going to be tough for a rookie to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Ran into this bit on Grantland: He's definitely interesting if he can play OLB, and apparently he can. Who knew? I thought he was just a DE for the Titans. They changed to a 3-4 last year when Whisenhunt and Horton came in. I'd be good with Morgan as an under the radar signing. For big money, however, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlue Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Revis and Maxwell seems too much to ask for. But man this defense would be able to go nuts. I think my list is: Revis or Maxwell Iupati Not sure what I want beyond that. I am just going to sit back and watch the show. Revis and McCourty would make things interesting. The scouting reports on Iupati is great run blocker and poor pass blocker. Are you sure you want to give big money to someone like that? I know I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Cool scouting report ..thanks..if this D can get edge rushers and straighten out the backfield I'll be very happy. I'm hoping they take best edge rusher available at pick #6, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'd be good with Morgan as an under the radar signing. For big money, however, no. Basic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The scouting reports on Iupati is great run blocker and poor pass blocker. Are you sure you want to give big money to someone like that? I know I don't. Not going to act like I have seen him enough to develop my own scouting report on him; I haven't. Just a huge position of need. But if they evaluate him and have concerns about his pass blocking then obviously this is a no-go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56mehl56 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Not going to act like I have seen him enough to develop my own scouting report on him; I haven't. Just a huge position of need. But if they evaluate him and have concerns about his pass blocking then obviously this is a no-go. Huh ???? Sorry thought you were talking about Morgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The Grantland piece sounds like you could be talking about Coples, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 The Grantland piece sounds like you could be talking about Coples, too. Pernell McPhee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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