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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Winovich showed more in that 30 second twitter highlights video than Bequette ever showed. I remember watching Bequette college highlights wondering what exactly he did that made him a good pick.Jake Bequette?
I really like the pick. He more than maybe any Edge player this draft except perhaps guys taken in the top 10 is going to be able to come in and play immediately. As I've said, I don't think he'll every be a star and his ceiling is mostly reached already. However getting a guy you pretty much know can play in this league and contribute as a decent starter at pick 77 is pretty good for sure. The DL was a big spot of need and they addressed it with this pick.
kinda looks like Brady...
I didn't focus on Winovich as much as I should have pre-draft, because I fell into the "replacement" trap. The Patriots had to "replace" Trey Flowers, so I spent a lot of time looking at similar-style players. D'oh. If instead you just look at what Winovich brings to the table and how that could improve the roster, he leaps out.
He had the fastest 10-yard split and shuttle and 2nd-fastest cone time of any DE in the draft. Even among tight ends, only "athletic freak" Noah Fant rivaled his quickness times. He's a really interesting weapon, and should be hard for mobile QBs to escape from.
How is his ceiling mostly reached?
Clayborn got a bad rap here, but his pressure rate was the best on the team. After we traded for Bennett and granted Clayborn his release, I wondered if we wanted to replace Clayborn's frenetic energy off the edge, but in a more controlled manner. Winovich seems perfect for that.
Historically, age has been a good cutoff when looking at 43 DE success in the pros, just like with WR. A 24 year old EDGE beating a 19 year old LT is less impressive/predictive than someone who outperforms his peers. I'm not too worried about Winovich, though. He may not be a 7 - 9 sack player, but he should provide strong, consistent play against the run while still providing pressure in the pass rush. He's refined with his hands and has underrated explosiveness.
I approve of this pick.
Think, Deatrich Wise.How is his ceiling mostly reached?
Think, Deatrich Wise.
Older players tend to have less upside. You know what you're getting more or less.
Appealing to some, like Bill. Turns off others that prefer potential/upside.
Think, Deatrich Wise.
I think he will be significantly better than Wise. Winovich is a serious athlete. Absolute steal at 77.
Wise was an example. Not comparing the players in terms of who's better.he's better than Wise.
I'm experiencing such an aroused state of confusion right now. Or a confused state of arousal. Or just confusion.
I think it is really hard to make that claim. Wise came in and really shocked people with his knack for getting to the QB sans tremendous athleticism. Wise had a "down" year last year, but he also struggled with an ankle injury for most of the year.he's better than Wise.
I think it is really hard to make that claim. Wise came in and really shocked people with his knack for getting to the QB sans tremendous athleticism. Wise had a "down" year last year, but he also struggled with an ankle injury for most of the year.
Think, Deatrich Wise.
Older players tend to have less upside. You know what you're getting more or less.
Appealing to some, like Bill. Turns off others that prefer potential/upside.
I didn't focus on Winovich as much as I should have pre-draft, because I fell into the "replacement" trap. The Patriots had to "replace" Trey Flowers, so I spent a lot of time looking at similar-style players. D'oh. If instead you just look at what Winovich brings to the table and how that could improve the roster, he leaps out.
He had the fastest 10-yard split and shuttle and 2nd-fastest cone time of any DE in the draft. Even among tight ends, only "athletic freak" Noah Fant rivaled his quickness times. He's a really interesting weapon, and should be hard for mobile QBs to escape from.