Been watching this kid a lot lately...he flies to the ball, is a very good tackler, though he needs to be a wee bit more consistent...and looks like he could be a helluva blitzer...I am very excited about this kid...and only 2 years as a LB...if he has the brains and discipline to get this defense down quickly, Murray better watch out.
Welcome LB Daiyan Henley, Washington St. (Round 3 #85)
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Originally posted by Boltnut View Post
Mid-season, Henley was available in the 4th round in most of my mocks.
Then he started climbing...
By the end, he was available in the 3rd round about half of the time.
I bounced back and forth between Henley and Overshown.
Henly was better vs. the run IMO.
Very good at read/react... which both Tranquill and K9 suck at.
I think Henley is a very good fit for Staley's defense.
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Originally posted by Boltnut View Post
Mid-season, Henley was available in the 4th round in most of my mocks.
Then he started climbing...
By the end, he was available in the 3rd round about half of the time.
I bounced back and forth between Henley and Overshown.
Henly was better vs. the run IMO.
Very good at read/react... which both Tranquill and K9 suck at.
I think Henley is a very good fit for Staley's defense.
Staley wanted Henley, so Telesco went along with it.
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View Post
From what I heard, they (the chargers) were split between Simpson & Henley.
Staley wanted Henley, so Telesco went along with it.
they had Campbell and Sanders about equal but saw Sanders more as an edge and we had already drafted Tuli by then.
FWIW.
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This is the specific episode I'm referring to. I haven't finished listen but if this info is accurate, there are more nuggests, essentially suggesting that Q and Tuli were "Telesco's guys" and Staley coveted Flowers....
Unsettling if true.Last edited by 21&500; 05-06-2023, 03:02 PM.Chargers vs. Everyone
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Originally posted by 21&500 View Post
The Lightning Round podcast reported that Simpson was their number 1 LB but obviously gone by the third.
they had Campbell and Sanders about equal but saw Sanders more as an edge and we had already drafted Tuli by then.
FWIW.
Edit:
This is the specific episode I'm referring to. I haven't finished listen but if this info is accurate, there are more nuggests, essentially suggesting that Q and Tuli were "Telesco's guys" and Staley coveted Flowers....
Unsettling if true.
My take is that Staley and Telesco are both on board with our choices.
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Originally posted by sonorajim View PostOriginally posted by 21&500 View Post
The Lightning Round podcast reported that Simpson was their number 1 LB but obviously gone by the third.
they had Campbell and Sanders about equal but saw Sanders more as an edge and we had already drafted Tuli by then.
FWIW.
Edit:
This is the specific episode I'm referring to. I haven't finished listen but if this info is accurate, there are more nuggests, essentially suggesting that Q and Tuli were "Telesco's guys" and Staley coveted Flowers....
Unsettling if true.
My take is that Staley and Telesco are both on board with our choices.“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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I really think the fact he is a converted WR makes him the better coverage guy. PFF had him ranked higher than Simpson because of it. One of the better coverage backs in the draft is the chatter. LBs these days have to be able to cover. Just give me a LB that doesn't miss a ton of tackles (he missed 5 out of 100 last season? and doesnt turn his back to QBs in coverage and while they are moving outside a pocket. My guess is Staley prefers linebackers with good to great coverage skills. Its not like he was also surrounded by blue chips like so many guys these days. I like players that emerge on teams without a lot of talent around them. Makes their job more difficult. Kind of why i tend to be shy with D players coming from stacked rosters. Like Georgia and Bama. Obviously those teams have great players...but you always wonder how much better they are on those teams with all the other guys demanding attention.
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Originally posted by Fleet 1 View PostI really think the fact he is a converted WR makes him the better coverage guy. PFF had him ranked higher than Simpson because of it. One of the better coverage backs in the draft is the chatter. LBs these days have to be able to cover. Just give me a LB that doesn't miss a ton of tackles (he missed 5 out of 100 last season? and doesnt turn his back to QBs in coverage and while they are moving outside a pocket. My guess is Staley prefers linebackers with good to great coverage skills. Its not like he was also surrounded by blue chips like so many guys these days. I like players that emerge on teams without a lot of talent around them. Makes their job more difficult. Kind of why i tend to be shy with D players coming from stacked rosters. Like Georgia and Bama. Obviously those teams have great players...but you always wonder how much better they are on those teams with all the other guys demanding attention.Chargers vs. Everyone
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Originally posted by 21&500 View Post
Exactly.
kind of like how AL LTs (almost) always suck in the pros maybe?“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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