sergeanthulka
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Kind of want to talk about how the early entry/draft landscape may or may not have changed for AJ based upon what has transpired this year.
He's been underwhelming. Don't get me wrong, he's been very solid on a very good defense...but he hasn't been dominant. As a result, is it fair to say his draft stock has dropped from top 10 to more along the lines of top 30? I'm still seeing him listed in the top 15, but my guess is that he's going to drop a bit, due to his lack of impact plays. Now, in our 2-gap scheme, AJ doesn't get to make undisciplined attacks often. On 1st & 2nd down, he's got to play the run first almost all the time...this also changes his stats, ability to make highlight plays, etc. NFL people will adjust their draft rankings to account for the scheme he plays in. So that will work back in his favor.
Saw a stat this morning that showed Joey Bosa was a late first round draft pick 2 years ago & decided to come back & was able to parlay that into being the #4 overall pick. Wondering aloud if AJ won't be tempted to go a similar route?
We shall see. Maybe I'm choosing hope over reality...but I think AJ comes back next year...
Incidentally, I'd say almost the same things about Wirfs and Jackson, but I think they're more likely to leave (irrespective of draft stock) for some reason...
He's been underwhelming. Don't get me wrong, he's been very solid on a very good defense...but he hasn't been dominant. As a result, is it fair to say his draft stock has dropped from top 10 to more along the lines of top 30? I'm still seeing him listed in the top 15, but my guess is that he's going to drop a bit, due to his lack of impact plays. Now, in our 2-gap scheme, AJ doesn't get to make undisciplined attacks often. On 1st & 2nd down, he's got to play the run first almost all the time...this also changes his stats, ability to make highlight plays, etc. NFL people will adjust their draft rankings to account for the scheme he plays in. So that will work back in his favor.
Saw a stat this morning that showed Joey Bosa was a late first round draft pick 2 years ago & decided to come back & was able to parlay that into being the #4 overall pick. Wondering aloud if AJ won't be tempted to go a similar route?
We shall see. Maybe I'm choosing hope over reality...but I think AJ comes back next year...
Incidentally, I'd say almost the same things about Wirfs and Jackson, but I think they're more likely to leave (irrespective of draft stock) for some reason...
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