Pack-A-Day Podcast - Episode 1712 - Packers Draft Preview - Lukas Van Ness & Nolan Smith
On today's show, Andy takes a much closer look at two of the top edge rushers in this years' draft - Lukas Van Ness & Nolan Smith. Could either be in play at pick 15? Don't miss it!
By AndyHerman
On today's show, Andy takes a much closer look at two of the top edge rushers in this years' draft - Lukas Van Ness & Nolan Smith. Could either be in play at pick 15? Don't miss it!
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Comments (2)
packerbackerjim
April 03, 2023 at 10:20 am
What I Didn’t hear was how either of these prospects play the run. Hollins is the only one of the current players who can actually play the run effectively: the others are one trick ponies who can only attack the QB. I put a lot of responsibility on the coaches who haven’t been able to address this issue for the past 20 years. Hollins came to GB with that skill, it wasn’t developed by the position coach.
NoNonsense
April 03, 2023 at 11:37 am
Nolan Smith despite being undersized for the Edge/OLB position (at least for GB) was given a Run defense grade of 90.1 per PFF. He shoots gaps and tracks down ball carriers surprisingly well.
Hes probably not gonna be great at holding the edge like Gary or Smith but he brings a different element to the OLB position and that is speed and lots of it. (4.39 40 yrd dash)
I'd take him or Kincaid at 15 and embrace the fact that they are undersized, as I believe they are unique and difference makers for their positions.