Chiefs Reid impressed with Ramik Wilson - Page 3

staylor26 · 05-19-2015, 11:14 AM

Ramik Wilson, the Chiefs' fourth-round selection out of Georgia in this year's NFL Draft, noticed the difference between college football and the pros almost immediately.

"Everybody's great," he said after the Chiefs' last rookie minicamp practice Monday afternoon. "Everybody's fast; everybody's strong."

Though Wilson comes from one of the country's premier college football teams and conferences in Georgia and the SEC, he quickly relinquished the idea that it could make competing in the NFL any easier. He realized that the professional realm is a whole different animal entirely, so his strategy was to place special focus on the details over the course of the past three days.

"All the little things are going to help you," he said. "That's why I have to study my playbook harder, know my plays, my adjustments and I have to make all the calls, so I have to be on point for everything."

Wilson, in many ways, has already been on point. He had one interception during live sessions on Sunday and collected two more on Monday.

"He's got strong hands and he's got a knack for making plays here," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of Wilson. "He's done a nice job, a very nice job."

But even though Wilson acknowledged his very early success, he assured that he isn't close to being satisfied.

"I've made a couple good plays here and there, but I had a couple in error," he said. "It's never going to be perfect, but I just have to correct the little things and once that's taken care of, I can take my game to another level."

The coaching staff has already shared with Wilson what that may entail as he continues to work towards training camp.

"Understand the game a little bit more, know my personnel, what plays I can get out of this formation, little tendencies, O-Linemen stances, quarterback mannerisms, stuff like that."

It's a laundry list for a rookie who out of the gate has shown a lot of talent.

As he walked off the field Monday, his rookie camp experience behind him, he said that he wanted to show the Kansas City coaches that he is a "big-time player that can help make an impact on the defense."

Though there are many more practices to go before training camp, the former All-SEC linebacker is certainly off to a strong start.

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jspchief · 05-19-2015, 04:45 PM

Based on what I saw in his highlight reel, he looks like the type of guy that will rarely give up huge plays, but teams will get 5 yards on nearly every time. Smart enough to not make a critical error, but not explosive enough to be disruptive. My guess is he turns out to be a blue collar type starter at best (maybe Demorrio Williams), floor being special teamer, ceiling being maybe Donnie Edwards.

Granted this is all from a highlight reel, so it's probably ridiculous for me to even speculate.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-19-2015, 04:58 PM

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**ChiefGator** · 05-19-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Hmmm, coverage issues and has 3 INTs during rookie camp.

Exactly. That is why I read that news as particularly good. It indicates maybe he isn't such a liability.

Of course, we know NOTHING about the situation. The greatest concern (pre-draft) with him besides his dragging tackles was his (likely) inability to turn and shadow tight ends in the NFL. We really don't know if he was actually doing that, or just sitting down and making a play on the ball.

Anyway, as I said, better that he is catching them then dropping them.

And Donnie Edwards is much maligned on this board, as are blue-collar players. If he is a blue-collar player, 8 year starter, than that is a most excellent pick.

Hydrae · 05-19-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

That could be indicative of the QB's more so than the player

I would put more weight to that argument if we were hearing about all the other interceptions from LBers this last weekend. (I have not kept up with the details, this may have been happening)

milkman · 05-19-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Donnie was a damn good LB for the Chiefs. I am pretty sure that it was Tyrone Wheatley that did the dragging. Oh my god one play.
Meanwhile Donnie Edwards was a 20 sack, 20 interception LB. There only have been 10 of those guys ever play the game. Pro Bowl and All Pro player as well.
All of that great play from a 4th round, 98th overall, LB drafted by the Chiefs. Yeah he ****ing sucked. Your ridiculousness on somethings is simply ridiculous.

Donnie Edwards athletic and fast, and had a nose for the ball.

But the fact is that he was a guy that would latch on to ball carriers, get dragged, and hold on until help arrived.

Hootie · 05-19-2015, 07:23 PM

I swear to God if our 4th round pick ends up like Donnie Edwards and only has a successful 12 year career I'll be pissed. That would be a nightmare. Anything less than Jared Allen in the 4th round is a bust.

Chief Roundup · 05-19-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Donnie Edwards athletic and fast, and had a nose for the ball.

But the fact is that he was a guy that would latch on to ball carriers, get dragged, and hold on until help arrived.

I know he was undersized and he got dragged a few times but the few are over emphasized on here and has been for years. The guy ended up with over 1,000 tackles on his career. Averaging more than 150 a year over a 5 year span.

**ChiefGator** · 05-19-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

I SWEATERGAWD if our 4th round pick ends up like Donnie Edwards and only has a successful 12 year career I'll be pissed. That would be a nightmare. Anything less than Jared Allen in the 4th round is a bust.

fyp

Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-19-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

In the past two seasons, Wilson has 25 starts, 243 tackles, 6 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, averaging 9.72 tackles per game. I'd say that's a Hell of a 4th round pick. They guy has a nose for the ball and has a chance to make an impact. I'm hopeful he puts it all together and becomes a starter for us.

If he led the SEC in tackles ,that right their tells you something. That's what you need at LB.

**RealSNR** · 05-20-2015, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Donnie was a damn good LB for the Chiefs. I am pretty sure that it was Tyrone Wheatley that did the dragging. Oh my god one play.
Meanwhile Donnie Edwards was a 20 sack, 20 interception LB. There only have been 10 of those guys ever play the game. Pro Bowl and All Pro player as well.
All of that great play from a 4th round, 98th overall, LB drafted by the Chiefs. Yeah he ****ing sucked. Your ridiculousness on somethings is simply ridiculous.

I said he couldn't stop the run, dickbrain.

What's ridiculous about that?

**RealSNR** · 05-20-2015, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

I swear to God if our 4th round pick ends up like Donnie Edwards and only has a successful 12 year career I'll be pissed. That would be a nightmare. Anything less than Jared Allen in the 4th round is a bust.

If Wilson tackles like Donnie Edwards, we're ****ed.

Judging by how the Chiefs reached on him after all the other ILBs got taken, we're kind of counting on him for something more than just special teams.

And ironically enough, Jared Allen was drafted to play special teams, basically.

Wilson was not.

Chief Roundup · 05-20-2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I said he couldn't stop the run, dickbrain.

What's ridiculous about that?

Your whole post was about how horrible he would be because you were comparing him to Donnie Edwards. You are one of the posters that has always bagged on Donnie even though he was one of the better LBs in the league at that time.
Nightmares and talking about him being drug around. Because playing the run was his first job....Oh wait no it wasn't. He was suppose to play the pass first.

Chief Roundup · 05-20-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

If Wilson tackles like Donnie Edwards, we're ****ed.

Judging by how the Chiefs reached on him after all the other ILBs got taken, we're kind of counting on him for something more than just special teams.

And ironically enough, Jared Allen was drafted to play special teams, basically.

Wilson was not.

Well is it the run or is it that he couldn't tackle???????
Drafting Wilson in the 4th, 118 overall, was not a reach.
A guy that averages over 150 tackles a season for 5 or 6 years, yeah damn that would suck.
Yet you wonder why I used the word ridiculous. SMH

milkman · 05-20-2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Your whole post was about how horrible he would be because you were comparing him to Donnie Edwards. You are one of the posters that has always bagged on Donnie even though he was one of the better LBs in the league at that time.
Nightmares and talking about him being drug around. Because playing the run was his first job....Oh wait no it wasn't. He was suppose to play the pass first.

Wait.....
What?

Chief Roundup · 05-20-2015, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Wait.....
What?

Donnie was always stuck on the TE unless he didn't go out into a route.

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staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $1619040	Reid impressed with Ramik Wilson Ramik Wilson, the Chiefs' fourth-round selection out of Georgia in this year's NFL Draft, noticed the difference between college football and the pros almost immediately. "Everybody's great," he said after the Chiefs' last rookie minicamp practice Monday afternoon. "Everybody's fast; everybody's strong." Though Wilson comes from one of the country's premier college football teams and conferences in Georgia and the SEC, he quickly relinquished the idea that it could make competing in the NFL any easier. He realized that the professional realm is a whole different animal entirely, so his strategy was to place special focus on the details over the course of the past three days. "All the little things are going to help you," he said. "That's why I have to study my playbook harder, know my plays, my adjustments and I have to make all the calls, so I have to be on point for everything." Wilson, in many ways, has already been on point. He had one interception during live sessions on Sunday and collected two more on Monday. "He's got strong hands and he's got a knack for making plays here," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of Wilson. "He's done a nice job, a very nice job." But even though Wilson acknowledged his very early success, he assured that he isn't close to being satisfied. "I've made a couple good plays here and there, but I had a couple in error," he said. "It's never going to be perfect, but I just have to correct the little things and once that's taken care of, I can take my game to another level." The coaching staff has already shared with Wilson what that may entail as he continues to work towards training camp. "Understand the game a little bit more, know my personnel, what plays I can get out of this formation, little tendencies, O-Linemen stances, quarterback mannerisms, stuff like that." It's a laundry list for a rookie who out of the gate has shown a lot of talent. As he walked off the field Monday, his rookie camp experience behind him, he said that he wanted to show the Kansas City coaches that he is a "big-time player that can help make an impact on the defense." Though there are many more practices to go before training camp, the former All-SEC linebacker is certainly off to a strong start. http://m.kcchiefs.com/s/30852/260?it...00856094784092
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