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Packers are reverting to their default defense - i.e. flag football... we don't have no stinking need for no stinking ILB!!!
We're going to draft another ballarina!!!
We're going to draft another ballarina!!!
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if 9ers take perryman we are fucked bigtimeComment
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1. ERIC KENDRICKS | UCLA 6002|232 lbs|5SR Fresno, Calif. (Hoover HS) 2/29/1992 (age 23) #6
GRADE 1st-2nd Round
BACKGROUND: A three star linebacker recruit out of high school, Kendricks had offers from Fresno State and Nevada, but it didn’t take long for him to commit to UCLA once the Bruins offered him a scholarship. After redshirting in 2010, he earned more and more playing time as a redshirt freshman, starting the final three games in 2011 and recording 77 tackles. Kendricks started all 14 games in 2012 as a sophomore and led the Pac-12 in tackles (149), adding 6.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, earning All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention honors. He missed a few games in 2013 as a junior, but still finished with a team-high 106 tackles, adding 4.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, earning All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention honors. Kendricks started all 13 games in 2014 and led the team with 149 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss, adding 4.0 sacks and a career-high three interceptions. He was awarded the Lott Impact Trophy and became UCLA’s first winner of the Butkus Award, earning Second Team All-Pac 12 and multiple All-American honors. Kendricks accepted an invitation to the 2015 Senior Bowl, but pulled out due to injury.
STRENGTHS: Above average play speed with natural acceleration to cover every inch of the field…smooth footwork in his drops with the fluid lower body to stay low and unlock his hips…reads his keys with excellent reaction quickness and initial burst, staying patient, but trusting his eyes…terrific blend of competitiveness and smarts…sticks his nose in the fire with a motor that won’t quit until after the whistle, no exceptions – not a spectator…above average spatial awareness with a great feel for his surroundings to leverage the sideline or operate in space…form tackler and loads into the contact point, attacking through his target with all his momentum…breaks down well in the open field, staying low and finishing…sniffs out screens and undercuts routes to get his hands on the ball (16 career passes defended)…knack for being around the big play with five interceptions, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three defensive touchdowns in his career…understands situations and not often fooled…two-year team captain with a coachable attitude and attractive preparation habits – film junkie…leaves UCLA with the school record for tackles (481) and double-digit tackle performances in a season (11)…football bloodlines – father (Marv) led UCLA in rushing in 1970 and 1971 and older brother (Mychal) was drafted in the second round (46th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal size/strength dimensions and maxed out physically…lacks overpowering strength to bully or dispose of blockers, struggling to jolt at the point of attack…will get hung up in the trash with average take-on skills…will take wild angles at times and miss tackles on the move – can be a runaway train and doesn’t always properly control his nonstop motor…too hands on and grabby in coverage and will draw flags because of his hand fighting downfield…limited pass rush moves and needs work as an inexperienced blitzer…some durability concerns due to his size and ferocious playing style – ankle surgery (Dec. 2013) ended his junior season, also battled a shoulder sprain in 2013 and missed the 2015 Senior Bowl and was limited during pre-draft workouts due to a nagging hamstring issue.
SUMMARY: Although he lacks a “wow” skill-set, Kendricks is a magnet to the ball and consistently makes plays against both the pass and the run – the only FBS player with 100+ solo tackles in 2014. He lacks ideal size and power for the position and isn’t as explosive as his older brother Mychal, but he passes the athletic test with balance, burst and loose change of direction skills, covering the entire field with functional range. Kendricks has questionable take-on skills, struggling to stack-andshed, but he eats, drinks and breathes football, craving competition – has the leadership and effort intangibles that others gravitate towards. He has some limitations and needs to consistently control his play speed, but his read/react quickness and athleticism project him as a three-down WILL or MIKE linebacker who should start in the NFL for a long time if he stays healthy – borderline first round grade.Comment
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49ers
chiefs
bills
texans
maybe bengals
cards
cowboys
coltsComment
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I'm thinking the 49ers take Denzel Perryman.One time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The NumbersComment
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Love the pick!Comment
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49ers up. Could see another ILB go here.I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard CohenComment
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our warroom looks asleep, they don't careComment
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and hope he doesn't spread the asshole gene to the rest of the teamOriginally posted by ptisme View PostComment
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Dodged a bullettOne time Lombardi was disgusted with the team in practice and told them they were going to have to start with the basics. He held up a ball and said: "This is a football." McGee immediately called out, "Stop, coach, you're going too fast," and that gave everyone a laugh.
John Maxymuk, Packers By The NumbersComment
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whew
move up tedComment
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