Any UNC fans care to give an analysis on Coples?

[Guest Bwood15]

He has never really intrigued me thus far but after hearing that he looked great at the senior bowl weigh in, and then seeing a little bit of tape, he could definitely end up being the best defensive player available.

I'd just like to hear more about him from a fans perspective.

[carpanfan96]

He has never really intrigued me thus far but after hearing that he looked great at the senior bowl weigh in, and then seeing a little bit of tape, he could definitely end up being the best defensive player available.

I'd just like to hear more about him from a fans perspective.

He's the most physically gifted DL prospect in this draft, he's got above average speed, great lateral quickness and a good first step or initial burst. The things that stand out the most are how big he actually is and how strong he is. He's an ox. He's got the frame to add more weight to play DT (if needed), he's an ideal DL player as he can play all four spots well. Would probably be best in the NFL as either a 3-4 end, DT or LDE. The biggest question marks are about his heart (does he actually want to be the best....ext..) There's also some rumors that he took the year off and attempted not to get hurt during the college season (his drop in stats might suggest that.)

[Guest Bwood15]

He's the most physically gifted DL prospect in this draft, he's got above average speed, great lateral quickness and a good first step or initial burst. The things that stand out the most are how big he actually is and how strong he is. He's an ox. He's got the frame to add more weight to play DT (if needed), he's an ideal DL player as he can play all four spots well. Would probably be best in the NFL as either a 3-4 end, DT or LDE. The biggest question marks are about his heart (does he actually want to be the best....ext..) There's also some rumors that he took the year off and attempted not to get hurt during the college season (his drop in stats might suggest that.)

The dude sounds like Peppers. Even went to the same school.

[carpanfan96]

The dude sounds like Peppers. Even went to the same school.

He's not the same as Peppers. Peppers was a freak in a different way. Peppers weighed in the 260-270 range and was running in the 4.5's while at UNC. Coples isn't nearly that fast (4.7ish) but still has a good first step. Coples biggest strength is his strength.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

he sucks

[JawnyBlaze]

A lot of UNC fans dislike him, but I think he'll be a very good pro. Maybe not All World elite, and he may take a year or two to get there, but once he does I think he'll be very solid.

[Riverboat Ron]

I'm watching him closely at the Senior bowl. If he looks good in the Senior bowl and does well at the combine, I'd take him. He measured in at 6-5 3/4 281 lbs, good for a LDE. He's a strong guy, I'd love to see him pack on some muscle and get closer to 300, I think he'd be a fantastic DT. I'm also concerned about his heart, but it seems like the Butch Davis firing took the fight out of a lot of players. I just need to see more from him before I decide.

[Cam Newton]

Head case

[Panthro]

The dude sounds like Peppers. Even went to the same school.

He's got the same concerns that Peppers had coming out without anywhere near the positives.

[d-run]

Coming from someone who watched all the UNC games, this would be the most disappointing pick I could think of. It doesn't matter what kind of potential he has, the dude doesn't play hard. He had 7.5 sacks all year and 4 of them came against James Madison and Duke. Most of the games he was a no show.

Plus, he showed up at the Senior Bowl 5 pounds lighter than his listed weight. Sounds like someone trying to show he can stay at DE to me, not someone wanting to move to DT.

[DaCityKats]

not a UNC fan but i dont understand why all the UNC fans are down on him. he didnt have 10( had 8 this year i believe) sacks but still produced. he was doubled at times, and sometimes he had sacks called off on penalties. Vtech and Clemson he had his biggest game i thought. the talent is there, Rivera could probably get the most out of him.

[carpanfan96]

He's got the same concerns that Peppers had coming out without anywhere near the positives.

Peppers is faster and a bit more athletic, while Coples is strong as hell. Don't let Coples lack of 4.5/4.6 speed fool you, he's more athletic then most give him credit for. They both had/have tons of upside coming out of UNC. There's a reason he is/was considered a top 5 prospect in this draft.

They have the same thing going for them if you ask scouts, when they want it, they are both impossible to block. My biggest concern is that he showed a lack of heart and effort showed this season that many attribute to the coaching situation and the injury to Carter.

[Panthro]

Butch mostly recruited prima donnas who were more concerned with themselves than anything else.

[CardiacCats]

Whitney Mercilus will be three times better. Bank.