Chiefs Reid impressed with Ramik Wilson - Page 4

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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Hootie · 05-20-2015, 08:31 AM

Anybody drafted in the 4th round isn't a reach and should have little expectation. If he sucks, he sucks. If he turns into a serviceable player, jackpot. Some day this website will understand ...

milkman · 05-20-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

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

So, since his primary responsibility was coverage, it excuses piss poor tackling?

milkman · 05-20-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Anybody drafted in the 4th round isn't a reach and should have little expectation. If he sucks, he sucks. If he turns into a serviceable player, jackpot. Some day this website will understand ...

I shit on Donnie Edwards because he's over rated by dumbass homers around here, and because he was a sorry tackler.

The fact is that he was a good player.

If Ramik Wilson played to that level, then that pick is a hit, as was Edwards.

KChiefs1 · 05-20-2015, 09:27 AM

SEC talent.

**RealSNR** · 05-20-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

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

Morons around here get so goddamn fixated on player comparisons. Nobody can compare players without people thinking that comparisons = equations.

I only ever said that by looking at Wilson's college highlights on youtube, he tackles like a ****ing pussy, and that I have nightmares of Edwards getting dragged around by some chump RB of the Raiders (somebody pointed out it was Tyrone Wheatley, not Napoleon Kauffman).

Now reeruns and assholes like you and Hootie are saying Wilson = Edwards and that's bad.

"BUT HE'S A 4TH ROUND PICK HE'S NOT A BUST IF HE PLAYS AS WELL AS EDWARDS LOL"

No. That's not what I ****ing said. Go away.

**ChiefGator** · 05-20-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Anybody drafted in the 4th round isn't a reach and should have little expectation. If he sucks, he sucks. If he turns into a serviceable player, jackpot. Some day this website will understand ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

I shit on Donnie Edwards because he's over rated by dumbass homers around here, and because he was a sorry tackler.

The fact is that he was a good player.

If Ramik Wilson played to that level, then that pick is a hit, as was Edwards.

Exactly right.

You want to hit on some of these, obviously, but every hit in the 4th round and beyond is reason for celebration.

**BossChief** · 05-20-2015, 09:58 AM

The guy ran a 4.62 at his proday and will be learning from one of the best in the league at how to improve on his weaknesses of not taking on and shedding blockers, being aggressive enough to make plays at and behind the line as well as getting better drops in coverage.

I don't think he will play next to DJ, instead will be groomed as his replacement.

Jmo

**The Franchise** · 05-20-2015, 10:00 AM

I think I'm more interested in Alexander at this point.

Hootie · 05-20-2015, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

I shit on Donnie Edwards because he's over rated by dumbass homers around here, and because he was a sorry tackler.

The fact is that he was a good player.

If Ramik Wilson played to that level, then that pick is a hit, as was Edwards.

That's totally fair ... and I agree

**Mav** · 05-20-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

So he is competing against other draftees and undrafted free agents but he can tell that the speed of the game is different?

When I first got to college, I heard how much faster the college game was. And I was pretty fast myself. 4.53 40, 51.3 400 meters.

I got to college, and everyone was faster, stronger, bigger. I can only imagine what the jump is like for pro's.

Brock · 05-20-2015, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

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

That's wrong. When he was demanding more money from the Chargers an article came out in San Diego that pointed out that 25 percent of his tackles came on gains of 6 or more yards. It isn't just people's imaginations that he rode running backs. The guy was a good player, but to make out like he was a great tackler is nonsense.

Hootie · 05-20-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mav

When I first got to college, I heard how much faster the college game was. And I was pretty fast myself. 4.53 40, 51.3 400 meters.

I got to college, and everyone was faster, stronger, bigger. I can only imagine what the jump is like for pro's.

Lollllll

**BossChief** · 05-20-2015, 12:19 PM

Yeah.

Not many high schoolers run a 4.53 unless their coach was trying to instill confidence in them.

Hand timed 40s aren't exactly reliable.

**TimBone** · 05-20-2015, 12:23 PM

Another CP athlete. Who'da thunk it?

Hootie · 05-20-2015, 12:26 PM

I tend to believe that 40% of CP is faster than Larry Johnson, who ran a 4.55 40

05-19-2015, 11:14 AM
staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $1779040	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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