Derek Barnett might be the NFL drafts best pass rusher

[volnpowell]

I did not see it mentioned in article unless I overlooked it, but should be noted his stats are in just 3 years too!!!! :rock:

 

[Skullbone]

I'm still waiting to see Myles Garrett make a play. I haven't seen that guy do squat. Seriously, what's the deal? Does he run a 4.3 or something cause I've seen nothing in big game play that warrants the praise that guy gets? Heck, I'd put him on the bottom half of the top ten DEs at best. It seems like the scouts are only looking for actors instead of actual football producers.

 

[TNnative]

Note: he actually didn't compare them statistically. Thats what i get for posting before reading. I assumed he would based on the tagline, oh well. I bet Barnett puts up better numbers this year than Garrett. Any takers?

I wait to see who takes them.

 

[Bluff City Vol]

Its funny how saying a guy will be a blend of Michael Bennett and Charles Johnson and will start for 10 years in the NFL is considered slander.

I've never for one second said Barnett wouldn't be a good pro. I just don't think he'll be a superstar.

The only NFL superstars coming out of Tennessee this year is Cam Sutton, Alvin Kamara, and Josh Dobbs.

Obviously you don't know what you are talking about.

 

[LaagerVol]

I think speed is overrated for DE and motor/desire is underrated. Besides that, Barnett is fast enough to get to the QB.

I hope the Titans trade down and get Derrick plus a early 2nd rounder for that 5th overall pick.

Would make my day.

Would love for the Titans to trade. Back and draft him. I think he has more speed and burst than most give him credit for though.

 

[LaagerVol]

What you run in shorts and measure in an event that you professionally and specifically train for, doesn't translate to the second contract. The Simeon Rice's and Von Miller's that dominated in Super Bowls don't clock the same times as the incarnations that were Combine Gladiators. They're much better players...but slower. Our eyes glaze over at "great motor" and "relentless", but those are the words that describe HOF'ers while eye candy like Mike Mamula and Courtney Brown pay to see them in Canton.

I agree with all of this except Von Miller ran a 4.53 at the combine.

 

[butchna]

I agree with all of this except Von Miller ran a 4.53 at the combine.

So did Simeon Rice. I'm saying that's not what they ran when they were pass rushing forces in the Super Bowl. They slow down after their showing in the Shorts Olympics. Pass rushing moves and other techniques aren't running in a straight line.

 

[LaagerVol]

So did Simeon Rice. I'm saying that's not what they ran when they were pass rushing forces in the Super Bowl. They slow down after their showing in the Shorts Olympics. Pass rushing moves and other techniques aren't running in a straight line.

I agree. I think 40 times are way overrated by almost everyone. Not saying I want a team full of turtles, just that football isn't all about straight line speed in shorts. Some of the greatest to ever play the game had "slow" 40 times.

 

[BaldBiker]

So did Simeon Rice. I'm saying that's not what they ran when they were pass rushing forces in the Super Bowl. They slow down after their showing in the Shorts Olympics. Pass rushing moves and other techniques aren't running in a straight line.

I agree. I think 40 times are way overrated by almost everyone. Not saying I want a team full of turtles, just that football isn't all about straight line speed in shorts. Some of the greatest to ever play the game had "slow" 40 times.

When it comes to DE's. Their 3-5 yd running time is the most important. In other words...how quickly can they come off the ball.

Quickness, agility, strength and mentality (knowing what works when). The most important keys in a good pass rushing DE IMO.

Barnett also checks off the bonus boxes of

1) Run stopping ability
2) Can drop back in coverage when needed

 

[eVOLve]

Front page of espn. Pretty cool.

 

[VolBricks]

As hard as he worked to get where he is, any press he gets is well deserved.