Gary wasnt a bad pick. I do like him, didnt at the time but hes a good edge, but you take Jeffery Simmons there. That was discounted top 5 overall talent because of the ACL tear. He showed it last night. Then with where we went with Savage, again I like the player but the correct pick was to take DK. You then have 2 all pro caliber players instead of two above average players on your team.
Sunday’s win over Washington showed just how impactful Rashan Gary can be.
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after the WTF Team contest, Gary had just 3.5 recorded Sacks. But the untold story was his then 13 QB hits and 35 QB “pressures”. His QB pressure rate was #3 in the NFL. He was pacing something like 85 QB pressures for the season, which is elite. He’s now also pacing 35 QB hits and 8.5 Sacks along with those Pressures. I don’t have membership to PFF, but maybe someone can tell us where he is today production wise??
Upon review, He’s a solid pick there at #12 overall and if he gets any better he’ll tip to elite.
As far as Savage I kinda see him (off the top of my head) as just that above average Safety.
I noticed he plays best when used situationally attacking the LOS and disrupting plays with his elite speed (he was very successful doing that in College) I think he’s about what we’d expect from a 21st overall type selection. He’s not constantly whiffing like Dix used to, but gives up an occasional big play that he should make. Both him and Amos are efficient at making you pay for Errant throws, but not necessarily going to dominate the play either. I have Savage as
Quietly efficient.
My hope is that Darnell is brought up near LOS more (similar to a Woodson role) when possible.
I think he’s more talented than his role allows him to be. I’d like to see him Pass Rush off the edge occasional, he’s really fast and disruptive used like that. I’d do that in the playoffs as the weather turns and against QB’s who don’t have the arm talent to fight the elements with accuracy.
