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Posted on 2/20/24 at 11:53 pm to
Posted by Magazine St
New Orleans Metro Area
Member since Feb 2015
1622 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 11:53 pm to
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He’s a 3 technique.

The majority of his highlights, show Sweat at NT. He’s either 0 Gap, 1 Gap, or 2 Gap. Rarely is he shown lined up on the outside shoulder of the RG/LG, playing 3 tech (which he does at times). He’s earn his reputation attacking the A gaps of college offenses and he was surprisingly good at it.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72045 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:13 am to
The folks that track every play have him lining up in the B Gap for 402 of his 503 snaps. That jives with the highlights I’ve watched. Which tape are you pulling from? UTs fronts are pretty unique.

The guy is a behemoth, he certainly can play NT. At the end of the day I’m not sure the label will matter, he’s going to be blowing up the interior of the defense
Posted by mindbreaker
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
7640 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:25 am to
Just my personal opinion but I feel the gap between a 1st round graded great run stopping DT and a 3rd round graded good run stopping DT isn't really that drastic. If you are going after a DT in the first round I would rather go for one that can rush the QB with consistency.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72045 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:03 am to
I don’t disagree. They need to be able to play all three downs if you are taking him in the first. He did it in college and the data reflects an effective pass rusher, though it may not show out in individual statistics. I’m not married to this guy, just thought the explosiveness for the size is intriguing. If the combine measures back up the tape he will shoot up boards
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27282 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:15 am to
The Saints absolutely have to get better on the d line.

Hopefully Verse or Dallas turner fall to 14. 2 different types of pass rushers.

I just don't see how they are going to fix both lines with one draft.

You need a young end, a young dt, a young premier tackle, and another guard.
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64407 posts
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:27 am to
Guards and centers can be found throughout the draft. Perhaps run stuffing DT's but I think you can afford a vet for that in FA.
But day one tackles and edge rushers are hard to get. At 14 there will be a nice group of WR, CB, DE and T to choose from.
Really hoping Foskey can improve on his 85 snaps this year.
Posted by mindbreaker
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
7640 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:12 am to
I feel like its going to be Oline the more I look at it. Every draft analyst I've looked at has between 7 to 10 Olinemen with first round grades in this draft. You are going to have 3 QBs and at least 2 maybe 3 WR go before our pick so we are guaranteed to have a good Olineman when we pick. With Ram's knees Pennings refusal to be worth a damn (I still have a little hope) Peat not even a decent lineman anymore. We are down to McCoy and Ruiz as our online viable sure fire starters.
Posted by Proximo
Member since Aug 2011
15561 posts
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:32 am to
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Peat not even a decent lineman anymore

what? He basically saved our season
Posted by BootUpCustoms
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2022
100 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:02 pm to
Sweat is my homie. One of the first people I met when I moved to ATX. Great dude, would love to have him on the Saints.
Posted by Hayekian serf
GA
Member since Dec 2020
2574 posts
Posted on 2/23/24 at 8:47 pm to
I’d love to see him and Bralon (possibly spelled wrong) Trice drafted in this draft.
I have a feeling Trice will move up boards.
Posted by Hayekian serf
GA
Member since Dec 2020
2574 posts
Posted on 2/24/24 at 9:56 am to
I think there is a lot of Dline depth in this draft.

Both inside and out. There will be solid pass rushers available in the second round and interior guys in later rounds.

That first pick needs to be OT in my opinion.

Probably why I’m not a NFL gm, but I wouldn’t mind every pick being either Oline or Dline.
You get one or two to hit and it’s a good draft.

I do find the tight end out of Penn State as a potential steal and Pratt from Tulane as a good QB prospect.
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
5413 posts
Posted on 2/26/24 at 1:10 am to
I wouldn’t take him. He reeks of Jonathan Sullivan.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
116075 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 2:54 pm to
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Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat is an absolute unit:

26” vertical
8’2” broad
UO 5.27-40 (first)
(1.80 10-yard split)

Weighed in today 366 lbs
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64407 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 2:58 pm to
Man 366 at the combine you prepared for is well...concerning.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72045 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 4:03 pm to
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T’Vondre Sweat at 366 lbs just ran his 40 yard dash in 5.27 seconds and it was FLUID. Sweat’s adjusted 40 time at his height and weight is like an 180 pound DB running a 4.26
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72045 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 4:20 pm to
May not be the space eater we need but Fiske caught my eye. Going to shoot up boards


.@FSUFootball DT Braden Fiske

HT: 6-3 5/8 (61st percentile)
WT: 292 (16th percentile)
40: 4.78 (97th percentile)
Vert: 33.5 (91st percentile)
Broad: 9’9 (96th percentile)
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64407 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 4:58 pm to
Pay FA edge is paying premium for anything above average. Wouldn't bother me though if they picked two OTs right off the bat if they thought they could start.
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