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Longtimefan · 04-08-2011, 12:25 AM

Bricklayers vs Gladiators
For a position of need other than QB, I'm looking at Cameron Heyward as being one of those nightmares.
He is big (6’5″ and 288 lbs), but he is not fast enough to play defensive end in the NFL (4.98 40-yard dash). Some will suggest moving him to defensive tackle in a 4-3, or defensive end in a 3-4 scheme, but Heyward has not shown the ability to stop the run consistently enough to play in an anchor position.

What do you do with a defensive end who is built like a defensive tackle, but weak as a run defender? That's the question NFL scouts and GM's are asking themselves when thinking about drafting the DT from Ohio State. He's like one of those D/lineman without a position, though I'm sure some team will find a way to make good use of him but, not in the early first round.

04-08-2011, 12:25 AM	#35
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Draft Pick Nightmare Bricklayers vs Gladiators For a position of need other than QB, I'm looking at Cameron Heyward as being one of those nightmares. He is big (6’5″ and 288 lbs), but he is not fast enough to play defensive end in the NFL (4.98 40-yard dash). Some will suggest moving him to defensive tackle in a 4-3, or defensive end in a 3-4 scheme, but Heyward has not shown the ability to stop the run consistently enough to play in an anchor position. What do you do with a defensive end who is built like a defensive tackle, but weak as a run defender? That's the question NFL scouts and GM's are asking themselves when thinking about drafting the DT from Ohio State. He's like one of those D/lineman without a position, though I'm sure some team will find a way to make good use of him but, not in the early first round. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.