we have heard about kk's progression. what about star?

[micnificent28]

Title says it all. Haven't heard much about this guy at all heading into the second preseason game has he developed his pass rush moves has he become more of a dominant force? Thoughts anyone?

[nosuchthingasapanther]

it's not star's job progress into a pass rusher. the sacks he accumulates is just icing on the cake. his job is to control/collapse the pocket and not allow the ball to get past him.

[micnificent28]

it's not star's job progress into a pass rusher. the sacks he accumulates is just icing on the cake. his job is to control/collapse the pocket and not allow the ball to get past him.

It's not his job but it is a part of it. Any defensive lineman with his ability should seek to develop every part of his game.

[cbarrier90]

Thoughts anyone?

Still can't believe he was there at 14 last year...

[magnus]

DTs just don't rack up the sacks the way DEs will, but yeah, you want to see some growth.  You want to see him be a little more than what he is.  He's a top 15 pick that should've been the first defensive player selected, he has a high ceiling.  If all that Carolina ever gets is what they have, that's not the worst thing in the world but he's capable of more. 

[nosuchthingasapanther]

It's not his job but it is a part of it. Any defensive lineman with his ability should seek to develop every part of his game.

 

everyone on the line has an assignment...none of those assignments has getting a sack as the number one priority.

 

believe it or not, unless a blitz is called, rushing the passer is not the first priority of a defensive lineman. 

[micnificent28]

everyone on the line has an assignment...none of those assignments has getting a sack as the number one priority.

believe it or not, unless a blitz is called, rushing the passer is not the first priority of a defensive lineman.

I never ment foe this thread to primarily focus on star getting sacks, but to focus on his growth a a defensive lineman period. Now I know sacks aren't what he's there for but a knock on him that a lot scouts brought up was his ability to get to the quarterback and pass rush moves. Now if he does what he did last year that great I will take that every year, but the question was has he progressed we have heard very little about him if any at all. I don't recall hearing his name very much.

[French Navy]

It is strange how fast we got used to dominant defensive tackles across our line.

[The Huddler]

Are we seriously complaining about Star Lotulelei?

Wow

Let him at least have a chance to show he has progressed! We haven't played a game

[LinvilleGorge]

Star and the coaching staff both said last year that his biggest area for improvement was on his pass rushing skills. No one expects Star to get 10 sacks, but seeing that it's been a focus point of improvement I think it's a fair question to ask.

[Galvatron]

Are we seriously complaining about Star Lotulelei?

Wow

Let him at least have a chance to show he has progressed! We haven't played a game

 

I don't think anyone is complaining; just asking how he has progressed since last year. I am pretty excited to see what he will be able to do this year.

[Ruff]

Star's progression will come in being able to last the entire season, mentally. He's a beast. He's past the rookie wall. He's ready to dominate, honestly.

[Servant of Cthululelei]

Are we seriously complaining about Star Lotulelei?

Wow

Let him at least have a chance to show he has progressed! We haven't played a game

 

 

No.  We're not.  Where did you see that in this thread?

[nosuchthingasapanther]

Meh, Wilfork averages 3.6 sacks a season and he's viewed as one of the best DTs of this era. If Star can average that amount every season, then that's a fugging win in my opinion.

 

haloti ngata, one of the absolute best in the business and who star is a spitting image of on the field, only averages 2.9 sacks per season.

 

can star improve on his pass rush? sure.

 

ultimately, it's not an area of concern because it's not a nose tackle's primary assignment.