He has not shown me that he is dedicated enough to setting a hard edge and making plays in the running game.
BB passed on Mathews for the exact same reasons he will pass on Smith.
1.) Not enough dedication to the run.
2.) Not enough film on him.
I think we passed on Clay Mathews bc he doesn't seem to be a student of the game. But rather plays like a wild animal and can get out of control at times.
Are those reasons a function of lack of experience?
Can you comment on the lack of dedication to stopping the run?
I assume this is coming from watching film on him?
What has he doing? Tip - toeing with blockers instead of engaging, setting the edge, and shedding?
He has some TFL: 10 this year, 19 last year and he missed 3 games this year.
But I don't think a lack of film is a reason not to draft somebody.
A small amount of film showing potential is a good thing.
A ton of bad film is a good thing in that we know now to touch somebody.
But I think if the kid loves football, has desire and shows raw talent - we can teach strength and technique. Both are functions of desire which is not coach able. One thing we've noticed is BB drafting kids who love football and consider it a top priority in life.