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Insane athlete who is essentially a heat-seeking missile. Big time playmaker for us the past two years.
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Speed demon, big hitter, slippery pass rusher, pure energy, screen detonator, all around missile.
He replaced Ryan Shazier, who has been a force in the NFL. He was an upgrade from Ryan, which absolutely no one expected (especially since he was a QB in HS before redshirting in 2014).
What was most surprising about his explosion onto the scene (Navy 2014) was his disruption as a pass rusher, especially since he was still pretty undersized as a redshirt freshman. On passing 3rd downs, they swapped out a DT for a DB and used him as an all around disruption. He and Bosa were absolute monsters together (he replaced Noah Spence in that role, as he was lost preseason for a repeat PED suspension for Ecstasy).
Last year his role changed a bit as they had a much deeper DL. Not only was it an older bunch, but they had freak RS Frosh Sam Hubbard to sub in as a pass rusher, with Bosa sliding down to replace the subbed out 1 tech DT.
That clip demonstrates his big play ability, though the clips showed a lot of untouched blitzes. Most of his 3rd down blitzes were with only 3 DL and he consistently generated pressure, holding meetings at the quarterback regularly with Joey Bosa.
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buckeyesin07
Veni. Vidi. Vici.
This is a pretty solid intro, including video of what is probably the best single play I've ever seen a college football defensive player make.
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...ng-spots-for-ohio-state-linebacker-darron-lee
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OSU will need plenty of growth to replace OLB Josh Perry let alone Lee. Jerome Baker has the athleticism but is very young (true soph that played sparingly). He's currently behind 4th year LB Worley who has played a lot for years and never really emerged.
In the short term, OSU will badly miss Lee, Bosa & Bell. They'll do okay replacing Apple.
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ScriptOhio
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FILM STUDY: DOES OHIO STATE'S OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK ADEQUATELY PREPARE PLAYERS FOR THE NFL?
"People think that we're this spread team, but we have the same run plays, the same pass pro as they run in the league; we have a West Coast passing game and a pro-style defense."
Those are the words of Urban Meyer in a recent piece on NFL.com, in which the Ohio State head coach is praised for his efforts to prepare a potential-record 15 draft picks in this weekend's 2016 NFL Draft. Undoubtedly, Meyer and his staff deserve praise for identifying, recruiting, and developing the talent that formed the core of the 2014 National Championship team, but some questions have lingered around Meyer's ability to truly prepare his players for the next level.
These questions are usually limited to the offensive side of the ball, as Meyer has produced multiple stars on defense, from pro bowlers like Carlos Dunlap and Joe Haden at Florida to young contributors like Ryan Shazier and Bradley Roby at OSU. Soon-to-be former Buckeyes like Joey Bosa and Darron Lee look poised to join their ranks, with many scouts considering the former to be the top prospect overall on their draft boards.
But Meyer has largely been more involved with his offenses during his coaching career, making the professional success of his former players on that side of the ball a direct reflection of the head man's abilities. Unfortunately, in this regard his track record features fewer successes, with the surprising exception of offensive linemen.
There are countless explanations for the professional successes or failures of those that played for the three-time National Champion, many of which had nothing to do with their college careers. But all too often, critics use the shotgun 'Spread' offense with which Meyer is often credited with developing as a common excuse for why his former troops fail to replicate their success in the NFL.
Is this a fair assessment? Or simply a lazy excuse to explain why some players succeed and others wash out? Let's look at each position group to see if we can understand how Meyer's playbook prepares his players for the rigors of Sunday football.
OFFENSIVE LINE
As mentioned previously, Meyer's staffs clearly know how to develop talent in the trenches. This group of former players is headlined by the Pouncey twins, Mike and Maurkice, who have been to seven Pro Bowls combined in a relatively short time. But fellow former Gator Marcus Gilbert has been a mainstay at tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past five seasons. At the same time, former Buckeyes Corey Linsley, Jack Mewhort, and Andrew Norwell have all become reliable starters in only their second seasons, capped off by the latter's appearance in this year's Super Bowl with the Carolina Panthers.
None of that is news for Buckeye fans though, and it still doesn't give us any insight into why they've found professional success. Meyer dropped some hints in the opening quote though, when referring to the run plays included in his game plans.
Unlike most "spread" teams of the previous decade that relied almost exclusively on zone blocking, the Buckeyes execute a number of zone and gap-blocking concepts, replicating the same styles seen by most pro teams. Every NFL playbook includes tight (inside) and stretch (outside) zone blocking, along with Power-O, Counter-Trey, and Buck Sweep gap schemes, and those that read Film Study regularly know that the OSU offense is no different.
These five concepts make up the vast majority of NFL run-blocking schemes, meaning that despite the window dressing of formations and motion often included in their college play-calls, former Buckeye linemen are already very familiar with each concept before they ever attend a rookie minicamp.
Pass protection has been a bit of a different story, however. With the exception of Gilbert, all of Meyer's former troops have played as centers or guards, positions that rarely require them to take on the best opposing pass-rushers.
As the first of many blue-chip tackle prospects to sign with Meyer in Columbus, Taylor Decker looks to break this trend. However, former pro defensive end and current analyst Stephen White believes Decker's success will come from natural ability and desire rather than technique when facing NFL edge rushers.
This unit's failure to protect the quarterback was blamed for the Buckeyes' lone losses in each of the past two seasons, although those claims may have missed the point (which we'll address later). Decker and his line-mates were tasked with building a strong running game as the foundation for OSU game plans, and there is no question they have been well coached in the areas that often lead to victory.
RUNNING BACK
After failing to produce many reliable backs at Florida or Utah, Meyer has broken that trend in Columbus. Former Buckeye Carlos Hyde was selected in the second round of the 2014 draft, and has lived up to that billing despite missing half of last season with a foot injury.
Ezekiel Elliott looks to surpass that standing as this year's top prospect at the position, leaving scouts with the impression that his game offers few, if any, holes to be filled at the next level. That is thanks in large part to the aforementioned diverse, pro-style running game in which Elliott has starred over the past two seasons.
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Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...aybook-adequately-prepare-players-for-the-nfl
"People think that we're this spread team, but we have the same run plays, the same pass pro as they run in the league; we have a West Coast passing game and a pro-style defense."
Those are the words of Urban Meyer in a recent piece on NFL.com, in which the Ohio State head coach is praised for his efforts to prepare a potential-record 15 draft picks in this weekend's 2016 NFL Draft. Undoubtedly, Meyer and his staff deserve praise for identifying, recruiting, and developing the talent that formed the core of the 2014 National Championship team, but some questions have lingered around Meyer's ability to truly prepare his players for the next level.
These questions are usually limited to the offensive side of the ball, as Meyer has produced multiple stars on defense, from pro bowlers like Carlos Dunlap and Joe Haden at Florida to young contributors like Ryan Shazier and Bradley Roby at OSU. Soon-to-be former Buckeyes like Joey Bosa and Darron Lee look poised to join their ranks, with many scouts considering the former to be the top prospect overall on their draft boards.
But Meyer has largely been more involved with his offenses during his coaching career, making the professional success of his former players on that side of the ball a direct reflection of the head man's abilities. Unfortunately, in this regard his track record features fewer successes, with the surprising exception of offensive linemen.
There are countless explanations for the professional successes or failures of those that played for the three-time National Champion, many of which had nothing to do with their college careers. But all too often, critics use the shotgun 'Spread' offense with which Meyer is often credited with developing as a common excuse for why his former troops fail to replicate their success in the NFL.
Is this a fair assessment? Or simply a lazy excuse to explain why some players succeed and others wash out? Let's look at each position group to see if we can understand how Meyer's playbook prepares his players for the rigors of Sunday football.
OFFENSIVE LINE
As mentioned previously, Meyer's staffs clearly know how to develop talent in the trenches. This group of former players is headlined by the Pouncey twins, Mike and Maurkice, who have been to seven Pro Bowls combined in a relatively short time. But fellow former Gator Marcus Gilbert has been a mainstay at tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past five seasons. At the same time, former Buckeyes Corey Linsley, Jack Mewhort, and Andrew Norwell have all become reliable starters in only their second seasons, capped off by the latter's appearance in this year's Super Bowl with the Carolina Panthers.
None of that is news for Buckeye fans though, and it still doesn't give us any insight into why they've found professional success. Meyer dropped some hints in the opening quote though, when referring to the run plays included in his game plans.
Unlike most "spread" teams of the previous decade that relied almost exclusively on zone blocking, the Buckeyes execute a number of zone and gap-blocking concepts, replicating the same styles seen by most pro teams. Every NFL playbook includes tight (inside) and stretch (outside) zone blocking, along with Power-O, Counter-Trey, and Buck Sweep gap schemes, and those that read Film Study regularly know that the OSU offense is no different.
These five concepts make up the vast majority of NFL run-blocking schemes, meaning that despite the window dressing of formations and motion often included in their college play-calls, former Buckeye linemen are already very familiar with each concept before they ever attend a rookie minicamp.
Pass protection has been a bit of a different story, however. With the exception of Gilbert, all of Meyer's former troops have played as centers or guards, positions that rarely require them to take on the best opposing pass-rushers.
As the first of many blue-chip tackle prospects to sign with Meyer in Columbus, Taylor Decker looks to break this trend. However, former pro defensive end and current analyst Stephen White believes Decker's success will come from natural ability and desire rather than technique when facing NFL edge rushers.
This unit's failure to protect the quarterback was blamed for the Buckeyes' lone losses in each of the past two seasons, although those claims may have missed the point (which we'll address later). Decker and his line-mates were tasked with building a strong running game as the foundation for OSU game plans, and there is no question they have been well coached in the areas that often lead to victory.
RUNNING BACK
After failing to produce many reliable backs at Florida or Utah, Meyer has broken that trend in Columbus. Former Buckeye Carlos Hyde was selected in the second round of the 2014 draft, and has lived up to that billing despite missing half of last season with a foot injury.
Ezekiel Elliott looks to surpass that standing as this year's top prospect at the position, leaving scouts with the impression that his game offers few, if any, holes to be filled at the next level. That is thanks in large part to the aforementioned diverse, pro-style running game in which Elliott has starred over the past two seasons.
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Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...aybook-adequately-prepare-players-for-the-nfl
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If Buckner, Jack, and Stanley are all gone before the Browns pick at 8, I will poop, because then they can't take any of them and Bosa and Elliott will likely be left.
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