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papz 08-05-2015 06:46 PM
Kasim Edebali believes he is ready to take the next step
 
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Kasim Edebali grew up dreaming about playing in NFL Europe.

Growing up in Germany, he was close enough to touch the team and dream about the possibility of suiting up for his hometown Hamburg Sea Devil. He didn’t let his dreams wander across the ocean toward the actual NFL. It was too far away. It didn’t seem like a practical goal.

Now, Edebali, who attended Boston College and signed with Saints as an undrafted free agent last year, is dreaming about breaking out this season and becoming a key piece of the Saints’ pass rush. Could he reach double-digit sacks? The idea doesn’t seem unpractical to him.

“I’m really confident in my ability,” Edebali said. “That’s why you play the game. You want to be the best at what you do. I know you start at the bottom, but you want to keep working, want to keep getting better.”


Read more: Kasim Edebali believes he is ready to take the next step | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

hagan714 08-06-2015 05:33 AM
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opportunities like this come around once maybe twice so you have to make the most of it.

He appears to to be less of a speed guy than Jr. Number one knock was Jr wide looping pass rush. If he did not get to the QB he was easily pushed out of the play and neutralized.

Kasim seems to use a bit more of a direct line to the QB thus keeping containment a bit better.

we will soon find out

Crusader 08-06-2015 05:41 AM
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I really like this kid. When he played last year it was with a great motor.

Danno 08-06-2015 08:18 AM
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The reason for Edebali’s confidence is he believes in his growth. Last year, as a rookie, he primarily acted off instinct and relied on his speed to win matchups. Now he feels like he has a solid plan on each snap, which should better help him get to quarterbacks.

“I feel like last year I was worried about that one person in front of me,” Edebali said. “Now you see schemes, you see the backfield set, and everything slows down a little bit because you understand what’s coming at you.”
This is great to hear. This kid might be a candidate for most improved from last year. He does appear to be a thinker.

halloween 65 08-06-2015 08:20 AM
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Ediboli will be a beast. He's still hungry.

QBREES9 08-06-2015 11:45 PM
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If you can dream it, you can be it.

Rugby Saint II 08-07-2015 01:53 PM
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Kasim Edebali come on down!!! The price is right. :smile:

SmashMouth 08-07-2015 03:25 PM
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Kasim the Dream... Makes the Team!!!


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