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It's clear to me that this was a draft where the FO and coaches made the decision to stress scheme fit. Scheme fit is something I personally really feel strongly about. I've seen too many players get lost in schemes that don't play to their strengths and when they move and play in a scheme that fits their talents they thrive.
Cam Akers: His choice over Dobbins is exactly what I saw all through the draft so far. What really separated Akers from Dobbins is his ability to contribute in the passing game. Not only as a receiver but in pass blocking. Akers has enough speed to rip off big chunk plays, enough speed that if he breaks loose anywhere inside the opponents 50 he's a threat to take it the distance. He's strong enough to break arm tackles and has good field vision you desire when running inside.
Van Jefferson: What can I say but I see him as Kupp v.2. He's probably the best route runner of all the WR's in the draft. Many have far more speed but getting open IMO is more about crisp route running. DB's now days can match speed and safeties with good angles can get there as well. But an elusive WR who creates separation by his breaks are far more consistent as we have seen with Kupp. Now with both of them it's going to be hard for safeties to simply double the deep routes. I never thought Jefferson would drop that far but couldn't be happier that he did.
Terrell Lewis: He's another guy I looked at before the draft. When the talking heads say they think he's second in this draft only to perhaps Chase Young, from what I've seen I'd probably have to agree. When he's healthy he's a very productive edge, the kind OC's must account for. With a D-front of Floyd, AD, Robinson and Lewis that's going to be an extremely good front 4.
Terrell Burgess: This was the only pick I didn't see coming this early. But for them to take him now it forced me to go back and review Johnson's contract. Johnson is in his contract year. In Burgess they have a true FS with excellent speed (4.4 range compared to JJ's 4.6) and very good instincts and vision. On paper he looks like an upgrade. His film reminds me of Weddle when he was drafted by the Chargers. Burgess also allows them to play a lot of 3 safeties without sacrificing speed,
Overall I can say I really like what they have done in these two rounds. I don't see any one of these 4 guys as a miss and expect that within two years they will probably all be starters with all contributing as rookies.
Cam Akers: His choice over Dobbins is exactly what I saw all through the draft so far. What really separated Akers from Dobbins is his ability to contribute in the passing game. Not only as a receiver but in pass blocking. Akers has enough speed to rip off big chunk plays, enough speed that if he breaks loose anywhere inside the opponents 50 he's a threat to take it the distance. He's strong enough to break arm tackles and has good field vision you desire when running inside.
Van Jefferson: What can I say but I see him as Kupp v.2. He's probably the best route runner of all the WR's in the draft. Many have far more speed but getting open IMO is more about crisp route running. DB's now days can match speed and safeties with good angles can get there as well. But an elusive WR who creates separation by his breaks are far more consistent as we have seen with Kupp. Now with both of them it's going to be hard for safeties to simply double the deep routes. I never thought Jefferson would drop that far but couldn't be happier that he did.
Terrell Lewis: He's another guy I looked at before the draft. When the talking heads say they think he's second in this draft only to perhaps Chase Young, from what I've seen I'd probably have to agree. When he's healthy he's a very productive edge, the kind OC's must account for. With a D-front of Floyd, AD, Robinson and Lewis that's going to be an extremely good front 4.
Terrell Burgess: This was the only pick I didn't see coming this early. But for them to take him now it forced me to go back and review Johnson's contract. Johnson is in his contract year. In Burgess they have a true FS with excellent speed (4.4 range compared to JJ's 4.6) and very good instincts and vision. On paper he looks like an upgrade. His film reminds me of Weddle when he was drafted by the Chargers. Burgess also allows them to play a lot of 3 safeties without sacrificing speed,
Overall I can say I really like what they have done in these two rounds. I don't see any one of these 4 guys as a miss and expect that within two years they will probably all be starters with all contributing as rookies.
