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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
I was thinking the same thing. Nicholas was hamstringed his final year in college by having to play with his hand in the dirt all the time after a stellar 2014 season. However, I personally think that Nicholas would be better utilized on the inside versus a NFL level edge pass rusher. I don't think he's got the strength to be effective against NFL tackles. The way Sutton uses his ILB's, Nicholas would seem to have more traits at that position in Sutton's defense than on the edge.
However, Charles Harris does have very good functional strength off the edge as well as that very good first step. He's getting neutered this season by the MU defensive system, but he's got all the hallmarks of a top flight 34 OLB.
I also like TCU's Josh Carraway. While it's not saying much, he impressed the shit out of me playing against Kansas this season. He was tenacious and really found the ball well playing off the edge. Good size, length and burst to make the transition from college DE to 34 OOB at the next level.
I think that they need to get at least two guys for that position out of this next draft. They keep dangling Moses between released/practice squad/active, Hali has got to be pretty close to legitimately considering retirement, Houston's injury is still a question mark, Ford has yet to turn the corner to be considered a consistent and effective starter and Zombo doesn't have the speed to be a true threat off the edge. Hard worker with good instincts, but doesn't have the strength and speed to be a true difference maker on a regular basis.
They need two dudes who can potentially threaten to break into the starting rotation as a rookie.
Really wish that they drafted Kyler Fackrell versus Kevarae Russell this past draft.
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Lets see how he finishes the season and bulks up over the course of the off-season. He's played minimal snaps but I want more because of the ineffectiveness of Hali and Zombo. He had a nice rush in the Oakland game and pressured Carr. Dadi is just a natural at getting to the QB. So my vision is using him as a rotationally pass rusher if he doesn't get bigger and is a liability. Houston on one side and rotate Dadi with Ford and another draft pick.
I would like to see us seriously look at QBs the next two years and take one high.
First rounder needs to be an impact player. I don't care what it is. Corner, safety, wideout or pass rusher. This team is third youngest team, so Dorsey and co. will continue to add in talent. Pass rusher is my key need for the off-season.