Robert ayers is the man!

I have to agree with Rolltide on this one. Ayers and English ran almost identical 40s including 10 and 20 yard splits at the combine. English did outshine Ayers in the 3 cone and shuttle which would be a better argument against Ayers. Of course Ayers does weigh almost 20 pounds more.

Of course I'd argue neither of these guys should be picked by TN in the first. William Hayes compares very favorably and I'm not real sure either guy is an upgrade. Use the pick on another position.

 

Not enough explosion and he was a one year wonder and that only yielded five sacks....mehh

 

Yes...

Another 'project' we shouldn't take in round 1. But at least he does have good athleticism for his position...and good bloodlines!

And it's more understandable why Matthews didn't see the field much til he was a senior since they have 4 LB's who will be drafted and 2 of them are likely first or second rnd picks. Ayers had no such competition keeping him from a starting role.

Gut

 

Wait...

Why didn't you say so? Therefore all that working out and measurements don't count. The defensive player of the Super Bowl always becomes a perennial all pro in the NFL so who cares what his measureables are, his lack of production in college, his lack of production at the position we'd draft him for...

<sarcasm off>

I said he's slow for his position and his weight. From his production...or lack there of, he's not a great pass rusher at DE.

Gut

 

Lol...

What would you like to attribute it to...? And please keep in mind your explanation needs to be able to account for the players that ran slower than at the combine.

You still haven't answered my question. If you run a 40 tomorrow and then train at it (in addition to getting in better shape. eating perfectly, ect) for a couple of months...you don't think your speed will improve by a tenth of a second? You think the ONLY way you get faster is by running on a faster surface?

Gut