#85 - Thornton

Post #1 » by **humanrefutation** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:40 am

DT from Southern Miss.

Eh.

Swan Vox · Post #2 » by **Swan Vox** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:41 am

Apparently he has short arms and small hands. : (

Post #3 » by **humanrefutation** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:42 am

Said this in the other thread, but Ted doesn't have the best track record when it comes to defensive linemen. I'm disinclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. But, I'd love for him to nail this pick.

jimmybones · Post #4 » by **jimmybones** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:42 am

Know nothing about him but I'm all for interior guys that can create pressure. Hopefully he can.

Balls2TheWalls · Post #5 » by **Balls2TheWalls** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:44 am

Reads kind of like the Mike Daniels and Josh Boyd pick as far as odd size wise but strong motor. Not in love with the pick, but he could be a contributor.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #6 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:46 am

I don't see the need to bash on a guy I've never seen play a snap before. That's just me though.

crkone · Post #7 » by **crkone** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:47 am

He looks like he has potential at 3 or 5 tech. Looks raw but dominated the collegiate bowl.

blennz · Post #8 » by **blennz** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:47 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRNoNtv424&feature=share&list=PL4IA_itPIQnRqIALlXKsUIzHGONI5NeRF&index=144

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvRj0Rfo_1c&feature=share&list=PL4IA_itPIQnRqIALlXKsUIzHGONI5NeRF&index=76

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP4yotwOkYM&list=PL4IA_itPIQnRqIALlXKsUIzHGONI5NeRF&feature=share&index=153

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhue9uYxHyU&feature=share&list=PL4IA_itPIQnRqIALlXKsUIzHGONI5NeRF&index=154

Post #9 » by **humanrefutation** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:49 am

Turk Nowitzki wrote:I don't see the need to bash on a guy I've never seen play a snap before. That's just me though.

Who's bashing on the pick?

xTitan · Post #10 » by **xTitan** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:50 am

Looks like Worthy

Turk Nowitzki · Post #11 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:50 am

humanrefutation wrote:
Turk Nowitzki wrote:I don't see the need to bash on a guy I've never seen play a snap before. That's just me though.

Who's bashing on the pick?

In the other thread the usual suspects are doing their thing.

EDIT: I guess there's not really bashing, just the usual aura of negativity from xTitan.

midranger · Post #12 » by **midranger** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:50 am

Two gap, block eating 5-tech ala Pickett IMO.

Godgers · Post #13 » by **Godgers** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:51 am

Not a bad pick with our 5th round.

What! just noticed it was a 3rd round "Yikes".

crkone · Post #14 » by **crkone** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:53 am

midranger wrote:Two gap, block eating 5-tech ala Pickett IMO.

Only problem is he's about 50 lbs too light.

Rockmaninoff · Post #15 » by **Rockmaninoff** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:54 am

midranger wrote:Two gap, block eating 5-tech ala Pickett IMO.

Yep.

Balls2TheWalls · Post #16 » by **Balls2TheWalls** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:55 am

He's got quite a bit of film in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl getting doubled, and he is holding position. Seems like a solid space eater.

midranger · Post #17 » by **midranger** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:56 am

crkone wrote:
midranger wrote:Two gap, block eating 5-tech ala Pickett IMO.

Only problem is he's about 50 lbs too light.

Exact size as Pickett coming out.

Check this analysis of Pickett from footballfuture circa 2001

RYAN PICKETT
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#79-RYAN PICKETT Ohio State University Buckeyes 6:02.3-297

ANALYSIS
Positives... Muscular defender with a large chest and thick arms...Plays at a high intensity level... Stays low coming out of his stance and shows good hand punch to jolt and disengage from blockers...Maintains position vs. the inside rush, displaying the hip snap and body control to keep his balance while striking...Shows good leverage and pad level on the pass rush and is very effective at pushing the pocket...Has an explosive short burst to flush out the quarterback out of the box.

Negatives...Seems to lose concentration at times...Does not easily diagnose the plays and hesitates before moving when asked to slide across the line to string plays wide...Gets good separation in isolated coverage, but has problems getting bumped out and washed down vs. multiple blocking situations...Knows how to penetrate the backfield, but does more chasing rather that wrapping up the quarterback.

CAREER NOTES
Three-year starter, lining up at both tackle positions during his career...Proven run stuffer with a relentless attitude...Finished his career with 109 tackles (72 solos), eight sacks for minus 39 yards and 20 stops for losses of 67 yards in 37 contests.

Pretty much the same analysis for Thornton from the NFL.com site.

midranger · Post #18 » by **midranger** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:56 am

midranger · Post #19 » by **midranger** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:57 am

midranger · Post #20 » by **midranger** » Sat May 10, 2014 2:57 am