2017 edge rusher

[Ravenskid52752]

7 minutes ago, rmw10 said:

I'm glad people see what I see in Bowser.  His tape is a little frustrating because of how little opportunity Houston gave him to actually rush the passer.  However, when you do get the opportunity to see him go after the QB, you can see so many of the prerequisite traits there.  I believe that if you can find a guy to teach him a couple of pass rush moves, and I believe we have that in Wink, then he could be a terror.

People already mentioned the coverage aspect and that's what really sold me on him.  He already has a day 1 role because his hips are so fluid in coverage for a LB.  He should be able to play some ILB as well.  I compare him to Jamie Collins.

I think that's a great Comparison to Jamie Collins pretty spot on

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

1 hour ago, rmw10 said:

I'm glad people see what I see in Bowser.  His tape is a little frustrating because of how little opportunity Houston gave him to actually rush the passer.  However, when you do get the opportunity to see him go after the QB, you can see so many of the prerequisite traits there.  I believe that if you can find a guy to teach him a couple of pass rush moves, and I believe we have that in Wink, then he could be a terror.

People already mentioned the coverage aspect and that's what really sold me on him.  He already has a day 1 role because his hips are so fluid in coverage for a LB.  He should be able to play some ILB as well.  I compare him to Jamie Collins.

I thought of a little less freaky/long Dion Jordan. With the natural athleticism, but even while very raw displayed awesome pass rush and coverage potential. He may be even a little more powerful than Jordan, and i like his pass rush potential better.

As long as a 4-3 team doesnt try to fit square peg in round hole like the Dolphins did, i think he could be very, very good.... with a role right away bc of that versatility and ability to cover right away.

Plus hes not an idiot off the field like Jordan.... at least as far as I know.

Edited April 24 by BOLDnPurPnBlacK

[Edgar]

I tend to agree with everyone's assessment for the most part regarding Bowser but would take him a little later.

Bold is the only one, I think that mentioned him being raw and a projection. I tend to agree.

What I see in the positive, and this largely echoes the consensus, is that he is probably special in coverage. Really good instincts in zone and athletic enough to cover certain backs and tight ends. Very intuitive player in that regard.

Does a nice job of extending arms to engage while keeping eyes in the backfield.

Good jolt in hands but I find him puzzling....really not a physical tackler or strong finisher against the run.

Has speed off the edge but to me, he looks to have much more of a plan coming off the right side. He seems very unnatural and unsure of himself rushing  left tackle. He is at times unsure how to engage and appears as a wide receiver trying beat press coverage.

 

I'm very intrigued by the versatility he offers straightaway and help but get excited about the "what ifs". I think there's likely a better player/pass rusher available at that point in the second round.

I'd be surprised if we took him without moving and to me, he's a late two/early three.