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The were pretty leaky against the run last year. Possibly the worst in the league without looking it up
Their run defense was terrible once they traded Roquon Smith.
He got lots of hate from fans on social media because they think the pick was an overreach, but the coaches seem SUPER high on him, essentially thinking (correctly) he was used wrong at ISU as a 4i technique instead of Wide 9, and even despite that, still produced like a beast. Saleh even told him exactly that when he called to tell him he was drafting him. Seems like a lot of the analysts agree. He’s gonna have to earn the fans there, but I think he couldn’t be put in a much better position than with what Saleh will do for him.
I haven't even checked twitter for info. I loved that the make a wish kid made the pick. Was so cool to experience live in person and was so hyped that Will broke ISU's 1st round streak. Fact that hes still raw and has a lot of room for growth since he's only been playing since his junior year in HS, he can definitely have success there. Props to Kiper for making the correct call. Hope I am able to watch the jets on tv a lot next year, I was trying to visit with several jets fans when I came across them in KC.
Wrong and different are two different things. And how wrong could it have been since he’s the Big XII all time sack leader and a first round pick?
Wrong to his skill set. Heacock used him to the needs of the defense, but lining a 235 pound dude up over tackle isn’t the best usage of the skill set in today’s day and age. I don’t think anyone ever would question Heacock, but in a different defensive set, McDonald probably could have shone even brighter than he already did.
Exactly this. It’s not Heacock’s job to put guys in the NFL. It’s his job to get the most out of his defense he can get with the guys he’s got to help win games. And that’s exactly what he’s done. McDonald, as an individual alone, simply would have likely benefited in more of a Michah Parsons type role than in a straight DE JJ Watt kind of role. He still denominated despite that. But he’ll flourish in the role Saleh is going to put him in. He’ll be able to use his speed and block shedding skills to their fullest and won’t have to rely on bull rushing guys that are 120 pounds heavier than him.
Who’s he going to be rushing against? And I’m going to tell you right now that Will McDonald wasn’t “bull rushing” anybody. That’s not his game at all. When you heard them talk about his incredible “bend” that’s a testament to his speed and edge rushing ability.
Alright man, I’m sure you’re right and the defensive minded NFL coach that drafted him is wrong. My bad. Carry on.
No, just say you heard Saleh say wide 9 and 4i so it sounded cool in a post.
