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Panthers signing XFL superstar DT

TheSpecialJuan

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3 hours ago, rayzor said:

"superstar"?

good for him, but superstar in XFL is at best backup in NFL. 

people play in XFL (or any other "professional" league) because they can't cut it in NFL.

If you run "superstar" through Google Translate for SpecialJuanese -> English, it means he had at least 2-3 tackles in his XFL career.

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ANTWUAN JACKSON DT OHIO STATE | 2023 NFL DRAFT PROFILE AND SCOUTING REPORT
 
Strengths: Short, stumpy build so he typically wins the leverage battle. When he does so, Chapman can be tough to move, even showing the ability to handle double-teams.
 
Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
 
Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
 
Lacks the size to compete as a traditional defensive tackle and is a projection to any other position.
 
Played with lean and leverage against the run, tough for one man to move (sometimes double-teams, too).
 
 
Weaknesses: Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
 
Only adequate burst off the snap even when directly over the ball, and his initial pop leaves room to be desired.
 
Hands could be much more violent when trying to gain control of the block. Does not hold his ground while facing a double-team; first instinct is to roll away to make a play, which can create a large hole.
 
Has limited range and is more of a run-stuffer who won't make many plays in the backfield - a mid-round, prospect who should be able to offer depth along the defensive line in any scheme.
 
Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
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4 hours ago, rayzor said:

"superstar"?

good for him, but superstar in XFL is at best backup in NFL. 

people play in XFL (or any other "professional" league) because they can't cut it in NFL.

I think superstar was an embellishment by Juan

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