Originally posted by jonnydel:
Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Originally posted by jonnydel:
Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
I'm not ashamed to say that I was wrong about Bosa. I had serious concerns about his ability to be an effective NFL pass rusher and thought Quinnen Williams was the better overall prospect and should've been the pick. Of course that still might be the case but Bosa is an absolute beast! It's pretty amazing to see a rookie 3 games into his career (and still not 100% healthy) so easily handle veteran NFL veteran offensive lineman. With his skill, strength and relentlessness, I can see him eventually being on the same level of a Khalil Mack, J.J. Watt, Clowney, etc.
You just did something not everyone can do, you get a chuck Norris thumbs up, and I don't mean that as a smart remark.
The production Bosa had generated is on par with a Von Miller, Mack, or any other top edge guy over the past decade. He's showing he can be the better of the Bosa boys.
What I liked about him coming out was his refined technical ability. He didn't rely on pure athleticism to win. The guys that do are extremely rare because the NFL is littered with exceptional athletes, you have to be even more exceptional to win by that and athletic ability is the first thing you lose, usually.
It's why pocket QB's win SB's past 30 and running QB's don't.
It's interesting that you write this because that's the reason that I wasn't totally sold on him. I didn't think he had the speed/quickness it takes to be a dominant pass rusher, and if they were going to take someone at #2 overall, they had to have the potential to be dominant. I didn't fully appreciate how advanced he was technically, and how much of a difference that would make. He really is amazing to watch, and can only get better over time which is a scary thought.
I think that also comes from only looking at his 40 time. His 10 yard split was elite level. Similar to Von, Clowney, Aldon, Mack. So in the first ten yards he's just as fast as anyone other elite rusher.
Actually, the only numbers I care about for edge rushers are their 10-yard splits and their short-shuttle times (couldn't care less about their 40's), and yes, Bosa was definitely elite in both. No, it was more of what I saw with my eyes; he just didn't seem to be moving very quickly and didn't look overly athletic. With his superior technique, he could clearly dominate CFB lineman, but could he do the same against NFL players...that was my question. And now I go back to eating my bowl of crow!
