To further combat the "down year" talk, he currently leads Clemson in both sacks and TFLs. He'd have more sacks, but they've played 3 option teams in the first 8 games.
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Nov 2, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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Nov 2, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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Originally posted by Andra:What are you seeing that makes you feel that he will test poorly?
He does well to get his hips and feet towards the passer when running the arc, but doesnt display great ankle or hip flexion. He fires off the line with great forward lean, but his quick get off is probably heavily attributed to snap jumping. I dont think he will test bad, but certainly far from elite. He wins with size, strength, hands, nuance, football IQ
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Nov 3, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:Originally posted by Andra:What are you seeing that makes you feel that he will test poorly?
He does well to get his hips and feet towards the passer when running the arc, but doesnt display great ankle or hip flexion. He fires off the line with great forward lean, but his quick get off is probably heavily attributed to snap jumping. I dont think he will test bad, but certainly far from elite. He wins with size, strength, hands, nuance, football IQ
I see. That's a good explanation, thanks
Nov 3, 2018 at 6:24 AM
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:Originally posted by Andra:What are you seeing that makes you feel that he will test poorly?
He does well to get his hips and feet towards the passer when running the arc, but doesnt display great ankle or hip flexion. He fires off the line with great forward lean, but his quick get off is probably heavily attributed to snap jumping. I dont think he will test bad, but certainly far from elite. He wins with size, strength, hands, nuance, football IQ
Basically this...I don't see him having a great 3-cone, 10-yard split, 20 yard etc...not a horrible thing he wins with other things (like Adrian stated) still like him, just saying he's not gonna blow up the combine.
Nov 3, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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Originally posted by Andra:
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Originally posted by Andra:
What are you seeing that makes you feel that he will test poorly?
He does well to get his hips and feet towards the passer when running the arc, but doesnt display great ankle or hip flexion. He fires off the line with great forward lean, but his quick get off is probably heavily attributed to snap jumping. I dont think he will test bad, but certainly far from elite. He wins with size, strength, hands, nuance, football IQ
I see. That's a good explanation, thanks
He looks like a good player, but not a great player. I'm thinking Josh Allen might be a better pass rusher...
Nov 3, 2018 at 8:37 AM
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I am more concerned with game results than 3 cone drills and hip hip flex. Trouble is it is sometimes hard to compare guys that are playing different teams, facing different guys and playing alongside different players. Example: Look how much better Aldon Smith was when he played along side of Justin.
Nov 3, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:I am more concerned with game results than 3 cone drills and hip hip flex. Trouble is it is sometimes hard to compare guys that are playing different teams, facing different guys and playing alongside different players. Example: Look how much better Aldon Smith was when he played along side of Justin.
Those numbers matter in the grand scheme of a players ceiling. If you're not a top athlete you'd better be technically sound. Ferrell has improved in that area.
I like Burns a lot he just needs to get bigger
Nov 3, 2018 at 9:33 AM
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I still think, at this point, Ferrell is ER2 when it is all said and done.
Nov 3, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
I still think, at this point, Ferrell is ER2 when it is all said and done.
I think you're right.
And I 100% agree with your assessment. Ferrell=Suggs for me.
Nov 3, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
I still think, at this point, Ferrell is ER2 when it is all said and done.
If he is healthy as a pro, he'll be playing well into his 30s with his skillset.
Nov 3, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:I still think, at this point, Ferrell is ER2 when it is all said and done.
I'm cool with Ferrell
Nov 3, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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Nov 10, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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I just learned that Ferrell tore his ACL in high school. I guess all those people poo poo'ing on Bosa will do the same for Ferrell? 
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Nov 10, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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Originally posted by Heroism:I just learned that Ferrell tore his ACL in high school. I guess all those people poo poo'ing on Bosa will do the same for Ferrell?
Oh noes!
Nov 10, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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Originally posted by Heroism:I just learned that Ferrell tore his ACL in high school. I guess all those people poo poo'ing on Bosa will do the same for Ferrell?
Oh snap!