Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Dude is an absolute freak of nature physically. Wow.
I hope he beasts out!
I think we'll see a glimpse of who Kinlaw can become by the end of 2021, and in 2022, he should be close to what he is to become. The dude is just sooo damn raw and barely understanding what the hell he's doing out there, which isn't surprising at all because that's who he was in his college tape. The covid offseason hurt him more than any other player on our roster. He badly needs the coaching and reps. From basic fundamentals like pad level in run defense to the nuances of pass rushing(ie working a plan, developing a go-to move and using that to set up a counter, dealing jump setters, high-hand punchers vs low-hand punchers, using footwork to manipulate an OL's pass set, etc.), Kinlaws got a long road ahead of him.
Posted similarly earlier on. Kinda easy to forget the almost non-existent PRE SEASON in its entirety ...OTAs. Camp.,PS...plus there was lots of book learning instead of doing, and guys were separated. Agree with Hero that we'll have a much better idea of what Kin has/is with a full season of instruction, great players playing beside him, just getting him centered. Easily was the player worst hurt by the covid mess.
somehow, tho, i see him really starting to kick in somewhere around midseason. Rembember Arik...busting thru the OL and then ??? It was like he was lost. Then next yr, he got it. Think Kin will be similar.