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Re: Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan
Former coach: Skins' top pick Kerrigan never stops impressing | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner
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"He had a thirst for knowledge," Emanuel said. "And most defensive linemen at the college level could only tell you about their position. He could put the whole defense up and draw up the linebackers and the secondary."
Emanuel raved about Kerrigan's hands and his ability to stay low when rushing. But the question is can Kerrigan adjust to playing a 3-4 outside linebacker after playing a 4-3 end at Purdue? Emanuel said they often had Kerrigan work on dropping into coverage in practice. Rarely did that happen in games -- with good reason.
"The biggest reason we didn't drop him is because he was so good rushing the passer," Emanuel said. "But he could do it easily because he's a smart player. He's a complete player."
One scout agreed with Emanuel.
"It's very, very overrated and overblown of 3-4 outside linebackers having to drop and cover," the scout said. "Ninety percent of the time they're rushing the quarterback, and that's something this guy can do. He's not a one-trick pony."
Read more at the Washington Examiner: Former coach: Skins' top pick Kerrigan never stops impressing | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner
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Kid has the smarts and the drive in all facets of his job.
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Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness".
Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten.
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