Originally posted by 1369
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whoa! slow down there bubba!
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No, it translates to Watt getting his butt handed to him in a 4-3. That's why he was passed on by 30 teams and ultimately drafted by a 3-4 team. Did you listen to the post draft press conference? Did you watch the players' tape? It shouldn't be a mystery.Originally posted by jer_james View Post
You didn't realize a player not having an injury history is a positive thing? I'm not even sure how to respond to that.Comment
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That's your opinion - What defense does Wisconsin play? 4-3 and he lined up primarily at DE. He had more sacks and tackles for loss than Charlton, and they played the same competition. It's not rocket science.Originally posted by niceg3s View Post
You dont realize how a player with ZERO injuries only started for ONE season is a bad thing? I know how to respond to that. It's not a mystery.Comment
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Taco Charlton?
Watt is 236lbs. Not a prime candidate for backside DE against NFL tackles. He'll get handled in the run game too. Give me Taco at 6'6" and 273 lbs all day long.Comment
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Taco Charlton?
NFL.com. Taco Charlton
He played mostly on special teams as a true freshman (two tackles), then saw his playing time increase in 2014 (19 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 3.5 sacks, one start). Though Charlton started just three games as a junior, he was a strong contributor on passing downs (30 tackles, 8.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks). Everything came together for him in 2016, garnering first-team All-Big Ten honors after leading Michigan with 9.5 sacks among his 13 tackles for loss.
Strengths
Rare combination of size, length and athletic traits as a rusher. Long-levered frame with athletic, knotted calves. Brings freaky athletic traits to table and is still growing into his body. Flashes instant reaction time off snap and up the field thanks to his twitch. Has enough upfield juice to push offensive tackles into hasty retreat. Generates pop through speed-to-power element. Very good flexibility throughout. Able to sink and swerve around corner if he gets early lead in race to the edge. Possesses hip swivel combined with shoulder turn to slip and flip around the corner of an offensive tackle he's engaged with as a pass rusher. Rushes with forward lean that keeps his momentum downhill. Uses rip-and-stab move and an ominous spin move that could turn into a dominant rush trait in the NFL. Elongated lateral slides can open into sprint very quickly to chase run play bouncing outside. Length gives him a shot at dramatically increasing his play-making ability against the run. Hand usage is improving.Comment
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The injury bit is what they said in the post game presser... Educate yourself.Originally posted by jer_james View Post
One season is your argument? Wasn't Watt a TE before? Trubisky was a one season QB and went 2nd in the draft. Some players develop later.
DE in college doesn't translate to DE in the NFL. Watt is a tweener.Comment
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Just because he hasn't had injuries in his short tenure doesn't mean he will or he's injury prone.Comment
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He's played 4 years and improved each year. Started his senior year, but he's not a 1 year player. Anyone can get injured. JJ said they drafted him because of durability.Originally posted by ATI View PostComment
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Here is his Bio:
Vidauntae "Taco" Charlton grew up outside Columbus and always hoped to attend Ohio State, but that offer never arrived, committing to Michigan over Tennessee, Notre Dame and others. He saw minimal defensive snaps as a true freshman and earned his first start as a sophomore, finishing the 2014 season with 19 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Charlton was part of Michigan's defensive line rotation in 2015 (three starts) and posted 30 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He returned in 2016 and had his best season at Michigan, leading the team with 9.5 sacks to earn First Team All-Big Ten honors.
A one-year starter, Charlton was lost on the depth chart as an underclassman, playing out of position in Michigan's base three-man front. Under new defensive coordinator Don Brown in 2016, the Wolverines switched to a four-man line and Charlton returned to his natural defensive end position, setting career-bests and showing the potential that NFL scouts were hoping to see. He has all the ingredients of a future NFL starter with the desired size, long levers and blend of power and quickness to be effective vs. both the pass and the run. He isn't yet the sum of his parts and needs more seasoning, but the flashes and potential are what will land Charlton in the first round.
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Passes the eye test with a moldable NFL frame and long arms. Powerful upper body and uses his reach to extend and put blockers on skates. Heavy hands to control the edge and quickly reset his eyes to find the ballcarrier. Expanded his pass rush diversity as a senior, forcing holding penalties with his combination of upper body violence and lower body agility. Initial burst to win gaps and force his way through the shoulder of the offensive tackle. Continued effort from snap to whistle, showing sustained hustle in pursuit. Endures, doesn't wear down and can be an every-down player. Showed gradual improvement the past four seasons, finishing strong as a senior.
WEAKNESSES: Allows his pad level to rise and can be washed out of the hole. Needs to better protect his lower body from cut blocks. Unimaginative pass rush sequence with a predictable spin move. Needs to improve his reaction time and pursuit angles to take away edge runs. Late to read the backfield action, leaving him flat-footed and delayed to the ball -- too many examples of him guessing wrong and needs to get better in this area. Only one season as a full-time starter and finished with 15 collegiate starts on his resume -- late bloomer and struggled to make an impact his first three seasons in Ann Arbor.
COMPARES TO: Justin Tuck -- Similar to Tuck when he entered the NFL out of Notre Dame, Charlton has a large and long body type with the body flexibility and strength potential to be grow into an above average defensive end in a four-man front.Comment
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I know what you mean, but you're being a pessimist.Originally posted by jer_james View Post
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Everywhere I look, I see him listed at 250+ ...Originally posted by Smart View Post
Charlton is bigger and hope he contributes for a long time. Nothing but good wishes for him.Comment
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Didn't help Watt. He was getting hurt in practice. 2016 was his first healthy year. He redshirted as a freshman. So, 3 years, 2 as an injured tightend, and one year as a healthy pass rusher.Originally posted by jer_james View PostComment
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