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Round 4 Pick 120: Brandon Smith, LB, Penn State


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I knew once we got into the later rounds we'd be taking players who could contribute on special teams until they we're able to start or rotate in for us. Just look at the 40 times and you can see they'll be running down the field to cover kicks.

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40 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

He has very long arms, which always knocks the total number down. 

That's a good point, and is the exact reason why my own gym numbers were never comparable to the barrel-chested short guys.

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Did not like this pick. Yes, he has great measurables but he absolutely CANNOT cover. He allowed a 75% completion rate in coverage. That's insane. He must not have made any plays on the ball. Hell, 25% of the time it's going to be a bad throw, a throw impacted by the pass rush, or a dropped ball.

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27 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Did not like this pick. Yes, he has great measurables but he absolutely CANNOT cover. He allowed a 75% completion rate in coverage. That's insane. He must not have made any plays on the ball. Hell, 25% of the time it's going to be a bad throw, a throw impacted by the pass rush, or a dropped ball.

But gave up no TD'S and again he's a LB.. A position not known or needed to be great coverage guys.. 

And we got him in the 4th round.. At that point you're looking for physical attributes not perfect prospect..

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