Originally posted by lamontb:
Originally posted by genus49:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

This is me thinking about our D-line's core/impact players all haven't really practiced or played in any games preseason for a few months or so.......(Bosa, Kinlaw, Ford)
What? Bosa and Ford have practiced a ton!
I know Ford has, but Bosa hasn't really touched or hit anyone in practice besides his individual drills? I could be wrong though...
I just mean they both have been participating nearly daily with no set backs and less and less "maintenance days" needed.
Kinlaw, on the other hand, has not.
THE NOT SO GOOD
1. Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.
Still didn't participate in 1 on 1s. Is the only player on the defensive line who has sat out that drill all 18 days of camp. Which is strange, because Kinlaw played in 11 on 11s today. Too bad. He needs 1 on 1s to improve as a pass rusher.
lol you're reaching so hard i'm worried you'll end up in the injury thread as one of the listed players.
And stooping to new lows to bringing up Grant's stuff. He participated in team practice and well by most accounts(aka not Grant) but because he hasn't done 1 on 1 drills he's not so good lol?
I know i'm super concerned about his 1 on 1 matchups because how often is he going to be playing 11 on 11 football? 
We will see how he looks but Grant isn't wrong. Major way you get better at pass rushing is 1 on 1's. Players can try moves and then get critiqued by the coaches and then get feedback on what they need to work on. Can alps get some tips from the o lineman on what gave them trouble. Critical drill for o line and d line. Especially with a young guy who didn't get these reps last year. It's not like we talking about a seasoned vet. I agree with you that I wouldn't risk him now and save him for the season. But as NC stated he won't be better without practice.
Major way you get better at pass rushing as a DT isn't necessarily 1 on 1s. I'd say working out to become more explosive, stronger, working on technique and film study of your opponents combine to be a lot more helpful in the long term.
As always of course I'd prefer these guys are out there for every rep they can get but team drills > 1 on 1s.
It's really no different than saying CBs best way to improve in coverage is in 1 on 1s but the scheme and where your help is/pass rush is goes a long way. Yes the trenches are closer to 1 on 1 combat but you're still playing with your linemates and at DT you're likely to see more double teams than other positions.
Either way if we had to see him out there for 1 on 1s or 11 on 11, i'm picking the later. That's how the games are played.
We'll see if Kinlaw is having issues rushing the passer this year. I'm confident he's going to have a nice jump in pass rushing either way and trust the coaches to do what's best for him to be ready for the season.