6th Round - Simon Stepaniak
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6th Round - Simon Stepaniak
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I won't ever complain about taking OL.
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/simon-stepaniak?id=32195354-4534-1419-cbdb-ee38b37a09bc
Overview
Burly and strong with the ability to play either guard position in a gap-scheme attack. He's productive on double teams and combo blocks. Stepaniak comes off the ball and into opponents with some pop when he's singled up and he's a nasty block finisher, but he may not have enough length for NFL-block sustain. His ability to recover in pass pro is limited by both his wide base and exaggerated slide steps out to the edge. Despite his bench-press strength, Stepaniak gives too much ground to power rushers who push him into the pocket. It's possible to correct some of his pass protection issues and his physicality in the run game helps his cause as a late-round guard with backup potential.
Strengths
Split low with broad lower body and thick calves
Keeps pads low out of stance and into drive blocks
Puts some pepper into his initial pop at contact
Excellent upper-body strength
Hands are quiet and efficient fitting his run block
Patient with good accuracy working up to linebackers
Plays with block-finishing grit
Hip to hip squeezing A-gap against blitzers
Good bend in ankles, knees and hips
Weaknesses
Base gets way too wide in his pass sets
Exaggerated set steps out to the edge open him to quick counters
Too antsy with hands and feet when looking to punch
Gets bumped back into the pocket by power
Forward lean opens him for quick arm-over loss
Needs to stay lower for longer on lateral movements
Below-average reactive athleticism
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If we end up with 2 or 3 starting OL from the 6th round that’s amazing value even if right now taking a WR would excite you more. Time. Will. Tell.
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coming off ACL injury.
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In December so I kind of doubt hes ready for camp. Probably a PUP or IR and redshirt this year.tski1972 wrote:coming off ACL injury.
Not a bad strategy if he's a guy they like. Pack are OK depth wise inside this year but in 21 Lindsey is a FA and Turner is a possible cap casualty so good to have some depth.
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