Derrick Brown Combine

[Matt62881]

5 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I see a lot of people claiming that Brown had a bad Combine. I honestly think that's just because we saw some truly freakish performances from some freakishly large men at this year's Combine.

I like to look at current player comps when looking at Combine performances.

Derrick Brown - 6'5" 326 pounds with 34.25" arms and 9" hands

40: 5.16 seconds

Bench: 28 reps

Vertical: 27"

Broad Jump: 108"

3 cone: 8.22 seconds

20 yard shuttle: 4.79 seconds

The best comps? Just two the best DTs currently in the NFL.

Akiem Hicks - 6'5" 318 pounds with 35" arms and 10.25" hands

40: 5.23 seconds

Bench: 26 reps

Vertical: 31.5"

Broad Jump: 108"

3 cond: 7.75 seconds

20 yard shuttle: 4.86 seconds

Jurrell Casey - 6'1" 300 pounds with 32" arms and 9" hands

40: 5.06 seconds

Bench: 26 reps

Vertical: 27.5"

Broad Jump: 101"

3 cone: 7.75 seconds

20 yard shuttle: 4.78 seconds

 

When you compare Brown's Combine performance with current proven elite NFL DTs instead of guys in his own class who may or may not prove to be workout wonders there's nothing alarming about it.

Not at all and I've actually heard quite a few say he had a great combine. I saw a big board running across the bottum of NFL network today that had him as the 4th player in the whole draft. I just hope he's there at 7, I believe he will be and he will make the other dline man better by giving them one on one's, the lbs better by keeping them clean, and the secondary better because they won't have to worry about play action as much. 

[Matt62881]

5 hours ago, SOJA said:

if we trade down and still get brown i will be ecstatic, imo that's the best win win for the panthers this year unless a top tier talent like Okudah is there 

I believe by position Simmons, Okudah, and Brown are equal talents however Brown just has the ability to impact the game more. He can change how good the whole defense is and that is why he is worth the 7th pick. I think he is a much better prime Stat Lout. 

[LinvilleGorge]

8 minutes ago, stbugs said:

Oh, but let's sign Bridgewater because a couple good draft picks and we are very competitive.

Nothing about that Bridgewater signing makes sense. Not a damn thing. Roll with Cam or tank. Don't shoot for 5 or 6 wins.

[Matt62881]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Nothing about that Bridgewater signing makes sense. Not a damn thing. Roll with Cam or tank. Don't shoot for 5 or 6 wins.

The only way it makes sense is if Cam is hurt worse then we know but your right I would have rolled with Cam all day. I frankly think it was handled awfully..... What really makes me mad is a healthy Cam never got to utilize these weapons that are finally in place or a play caller like we have now. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, Matt62881 said:

The only way it makes sense is if Cam is hurt worse then we know but your right I would have rolled with Cam all day. I frankly think it was handled awfully..... What really makes me mad is a healthy Cam never got to utilize these weapons that are finally in place or a play caller like we have now. 

I just don't see the point in a veteran bandaid either way. Mediocrity is purgatory in the NFL.

[Matt62881]

4 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I just don't see the point in a veteran bandaid either way. Mediocrity is purgatory in the NFL.

Only reason I see it is if they think they can get more out of Teddy. He's only what 26? And from what I saw on tape pretty accurate but only has a long ball range of around 45 yards. You are correct though a guy like Alex Smith for example is hell, just good enough to hold on to and kill your draft positioning but not good enough to win the SB. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, Matt62881 said:

Only reason I see it is if they think they can get more out of Teddy. He's only what 26? And from what I saw on tape pretty accurate but only has a long ball range of around 45 yards. You are correct though a guy like Alex Smith for example is hell, just good enough to hold on to and kill your draft positioning but not good enough to win the SB. 

Alex Smith has been a lot better in his career than Bridgewater. A lot better.

[Matt62881]

31 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Alex Smith has been a lot better in his career than Bridgewater. A lot better.

OH no doubt that wasn't where I was going just saying if bridgewater even became that good he's still that guy. Imo Alex Smith was never winning a SB unless he had an all world team around him. 

[MMA]

3 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

They're elite NFL DTs. Draft status no longer matters once you're in the league.

Combine matters where guys are being picked. Do I agree with it? Not so much but that’s how it works. 

[LinvilleGorge]

18 minutes ago, MMA said:

Combine matters where guys are being picked. Do I agree with it? Not so much but that’s how it works. 

You think Brown won't be a top 10 pick?

It would be a shock.

[Verge]

The combine was meaningless for him anyway, he is very obviously the strongest defensive lineman in the class just based on his tape. 

[Verge]

I have the referenced play marked to start the video, but you should watch the whole thing. Dude grabs two whole ass men and tosses them aside like they are nothing. 

[JARROD]

Well maybe we get him in the 2nd round. 
 

mock drafts are often wrong about where people get drafted. Just look at the offensive tackles last year 

[Toomers]

6 hours ago, Verge said:

I have the referenced play marked to start the video, but you should watch the whole thing. Dude grabs two whole ass men and tosses them aside like they are nothing. 

 Go to the 1:07 mark and then question his movement skills.