re: Alabama vs. Browns simulation

Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:16 pm to BayouBengals03

Posted by Rand AlThor

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Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:16 pm to BayouBengals03

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Cleveland's offensive line is putrid, and Alabama's D-line could compete

This isn't even right. I agree Alabama's DL is beastly, their entire front 7 is beastly, but they aren't even close to NFL level right now.

Think about the guys they've been sending to the NFL. Last draft, Jarran Reed and A'SHawn Robinson were both top 50 picks at DT. Those dudes were beasts, similar to Bama's current DL.

They have like 30 combined tackles and less than a handful of sacks right now as rookies. They're playing sparingly. There is just such a huge learning curve when it comes to playing in the NFL. Experience is so important. Not to mention the caliber of athletes everywhere.

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Posted by Fun Bunch

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Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:29 pm to Rand AlThor

Think about all of the great SEC players over the years. Now think about how many of them were NFL busts. End of thread.

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Posted by Peazey

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Posted on 12/7/16 at 11:55 pm to Rand AlThor

There is also the physical development. The difference between a 19 year old and a 25 year old who has been lifting weights and training as a full time job is not something to be overlooked. Just because a team has a bunch of players who will eventually play in the NFL that doesn't mean that those players are ready to play in the NFL right now. Not to mention the bunch of players who will never even cut it as a practice squad player which even Bama has a bunch of those on the team for depth.

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