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    30 minutes ago, RavensFanMania said:

    agree, learning to convert speed to power would be very beneficial for him. 

    I think some of the technique can be learned and getting stronger should help as well, but his lack of length concerns me a bit. I'm not sure it's something that is talked about enough.

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    37 minutes ago, Sizzlebshu said:

    Not a one trick pony for one thing. 

    Actually, he is. He uses his speed off the edge the vast majority of his rush attempts. I've seen a handful of times he uses a speed move to the inside, but he doesn't have a counter. He doesn't have a bull-rush. His one trick is a very good one, but he needs to learn some better moves when it doesn't work, because it won't be as effective in the NFL as in college.

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    8 minutes ago, ravensnick said:

    I think Spence has more natural athletic ability and a quicker get off than Calhoun. 

    I think this is probably true, but it's not a big difference imo. Both are speed guys off the edge, neither have great counters if that doesn't work. Neither have a consistent power move/bullrush. Calhoun I think is a little bendier and has a little more length. 

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    23 hours ago, GrimCoconut said:

    IIRC, Jimmy Smith's incidents were further in the past and involved what's considered a more socially accepted illegal substance, if there's such a thing, which is now legal. Jimmy also had issues with getting girls pregnant in college with subsequent abortions, so his concerns weren't strictly related to marijuana abuse. 

    Still, I think there are similarities and differences but I think what must not go unnoticed is we do give chances if we feel the prospect has reformed or if they can avoid those issues. The pick investment is less, but this isn't the 2011 or 2014 drafts here. It's not like there's a bevy of extremely talented prospects at the top of the class..

    This is a debate that none of us will really know the details of unless Spence is drafted or media can uncover specifics of what is said in interviews. If we are talking about the #6 pick and not a trade back situation , I can think of a number of players that will be available that have similar talent level to Spence.

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    3 hours ago, trevorsteadman said:

    I would love either or but I do think Buckner has a higher ceiling. That 6'7 height makes me drool. But I also think Bosa has a better chance at switching to an outside linebacker which I see more of a priority of. I am excited to see both their combine times. If Buckner isn't much slower than Bosa then I believe Buckner will be drafted higher. I also think Bosa is more NFL ready coming out of Ohio State I think Buckner would take a little bit longer grasping the NFL. 

    Bosa is a 6'6" and is a better interior rusher than Buckner is imo. Also one of the best Edge run defenders I have ever seen. You literally can't move him on the edge. I agree that Bosa has the athleticism to play OLB no problem. He would be like Pernell McPhee on steroids for us.

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