outlook on Edebali?

spkb25 · 03-04-2015, 06:59 AM

Just trying to get a feel if he has the ability to start or be an effective pass rusher? I liked what I saw last season, but some of you might have a more in depth view of his abilities

saintsfan1976 · 03-04-2015, 07:12 AM

Above average motor. Intelligent player. Hard worker (what I've read)

Still raw. Doesn't look as effective in coverage.

Like to see him drop 10-12lbs and become a more fluid OLB.

Probably best a situational pass rusher.

dizzle88 · 03-04-2015, 07:22 AM

As already stated, I think he's a situational pass rusher in a rotation.

I like the guys high motor and effort, the thing I noticed about him though is he only seems to get close to the QB when the play breaks down and he's chasing, I've yet to see him beat an O-lineman off the ball and get to the QB.

In my opinion he needs to get better at pass rushing moves, still plenty of time though, Junior didn't start until his 4th season and was pretty decent.

hagan714 · 03-04-2015, 08:48 AM

BC football is a retro style program. Kinda stuck in the 60s and these are typical the players they get. blue collar - hard working - smart kid. not exactly an ACC power house in recruiting but they do find some solid kids every year most school over look or just run out of scholar ships for. plus the academics at BC are bit like Stanford. Add in his high school ball was in Germany too. we might have a solid gem on our hands

give him a few years and enjoy the show as he development.

VegasSaint9 · 03-04-2015, 09:05 AM

Maybe our own version of a future Rob Ninkovich? He might not be as strong as him, but thats what he reminds me of. Needs a lot of work, but he has the heart it seems. Good team player I would think.

billyt81 · 03-04-2015, 12:14 PM

Edibali will develop into a star this year. Few guys in the league hustle like that. He is obviously athletic with a quick first step. I think he and Jordan could be a tough pair of DEs if they were partnered with a stud nose-tackle this season.

Crusader · 03-04-2015, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Add in his high school ball was in Germany too. we might have a solid gem on our hands.

To add on that thou. Good European youth teams are well comparable to high school teams in the ability to develop players. My club currently have kids at 1 FBS school, 1 FCS school, a D2 school, a couple JUCOs. Europe is a huge untapped resource.

SmashMouth · 03-04-2015, 08:26 PM

Starter this year ...

RaginCajun83 · 03-04-2015, 08:35 PM

I liked his high motor attitude last season, haven't seen that kind of heart on the Dline since 2009

ChrisXVI · 03-04-2015, 08:48 PM

Our defense played 1,021 snaps... Edebali was on the field for 167 of them. He's raw and has quite a ways to go but with enough work he could turn into a quality rotational player.

03-04-2015, 06:59 AM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,093	outlook on Edebali? Just trying to get a feel if he has the ability to start or be an effective pass rusher? I liked what I saw last season, but some of you might have a more in depth view of his abilities

03-04-2015, 07:12 AM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,806 Blog Entries: 3	Re: outlook on Edebali? Above average motor. Intelligent player. Hard worker (what I've read) Still raw. Doesn't look as effective in coverage. Like to see him drop 10-12lbs and become a more fluid OLB. Probably best a situational pass rusher. spkb25, dizzle88 and ChrisXVI like this.

03-04-2015, 07:22 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,118	Re: outlook on Edebali? As already stated, I think he's a situational pass rusher in a rotation. I like the guys high motor and effort, the thing I noticed about him though is he only seems to get close to the QB when the play breaks down and he's chasing, I've yet to see him beat an O-lineman off the ball and get to the QB. In my opinion he needs to get better at pass rushing moves, still plenty of time though, Junior didn't start until his 4th season and was pretty decent. spkb25, saintsfan1976 and ChrisXVI like this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: outlook on Edebali? BC football is a retro style program. Kinda stuck in the 60s and these are typical the players they get. blue collar - hard working - smart kid. not exactly an ACC power house in recruiting but they do find some solid kids every year most school over look or just run out of scholar ships for. plus the academics at BC are bit like Stanford. Add in his high school ball was in Germany too. we might have a solid gem on our hands give him a few years and enjoy the show as he development.
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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: outlook on Edebali? Edibali will develop into a star this year. Few guys in the league hustle like that. He is obviously athletic with a quick first step. I think he and Jordan could be a tough pair of DEs if they were partnered with a stud nose-tackle this season.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,017	Re: outlook on Edebali? Originally Posted by hagan714 Add in his high school ball was in Germany too. we might have a solid gem on our hands. To add on that thou. Good European youth teams are well comparable to high school teams in the ability to develop players. My club currently have kids at 1 FBS school, 1 FCS school, a D2 school, a couple JUCOs. Europe is a huge untapped resource. hagan714 likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,044 Blog Entries: 29	Re: outlook on Edebali? Starter this year ...

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: outlook on Edebali? I liked his high motor attitude last season, haven't seen that kind of heart on the Dline since 2009

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: outlook on Edebali? Our defense played 1,021 snaps... Edebali was on the field for 167 of them. He's raw and has quite a ways to go but with enough work he could turn into a quality rotational player. spkb25 likes this.

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