Marty McFly Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) That will be totally missed by the youngins! LOL Then I don't see him making the team. he will based on the need for depth. He might be a baller in the NFL if he puts on weight which im sure they are telling him what to do. well see in pre-season how well he does that will be his final test. Edited May 1, 2016 by Marty McFly
White Linen Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 LOL he will based on the need for depth. He might be a baller in the NFL if he puts on weight which im sure they are telling him what to do. well see in pre-season how well he does that will be his final test. I don't think he'll be a linebacker in the NFL I see him as a hybrid safety. Another poster mention Bryan Scott - that's an excellent comparison. I could certainly be wrong and they see him as a backup for Hughes' position - with added weight as you suggest. He's definitely an interesting player and someone I'll be watching for sure.
Marty McFly Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I don't think he'll be a linebacker in the NFL I see him as a hybrid safety. Another poster mention Bryan Scott - that's an excellent comparison. I could certainly be wrong and they see him as a backup for Hughes' position - with added weight as you suggest. He's definitely an interesting player and someone I'll be watching for sure. Agree its gonna be a fun pre-season to watch all these new pieces and how they end up fitting in, the article they wrote on Striker was cool they had him in a "magic" formation where he could roam around and "do whatever he wanted" that must have made his instincts pretty sharp I hope he makes it.
TakeYouToTasker Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 According to NFL.com, he's "missing the sand in his pants." Apparently, that's a bad thing.What the hell does that even mean?
Ted Striker Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Any relative to Ted? That will be totally missed by the youngins! Does anyone speak Jive? Shirley you must be joking. Striker....Striker?...Striker!!! Playing football instead of being a pilot??? It's an entirely different kind of job, altogether.
Nanker Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Then I don't see him making the team. He can always sell tupperware to people in Nigeria though.
nkreed Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Playing football instead of being a pilot??? It's an entirely different kind of job, altogether. It's an entirely different kind of job.
Casey D Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 According to NFL.com, he's "missing the sand in his pants." Apparently, that's a bad thing. Actually, I think it is a compliment. I think when you fall down/fall, if you get sand in your pants it means you whine and complain about your misfortune--sand gets in your pants lying on the ground moaning and complaining. Lacking sand in your pants therefore means the guy is tough, and gets up and fights back under duress. But that's just a guess/
GG Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Playing football instead of being a pilot??? It's an entirely different kind of job, altogether. An appropriate link.
Chuck Wagon Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 From the limited amount I've seen on him, he seems like a guy we could use like the Cardinals use Deone Bucannon. A special teams ace and a potential nickle ILB. Surprised he went undrafted when those type of players are currently the rage (guys like Neal and Lee going in the top 20).
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/oklahomasooners/2016/04/30/oklahoma-linebacker-eric-striker-shares-emotional-moment-family-going-undrafted Not sure if this has been posted... Video of him sharing an emotional moment with his family after going undrafted CBF
hondo in seattle Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Seems like a great kid.... but 227 lbs and a 4.8 forty aren't a winning combination. Maybe a pro training regimen can make him bigger, faster.
billsfan_34 Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 A little more speed and this guy could be a solid SS but too undersized in todays NFL for LB. We have seen what happens at this level to the smaller LB's- they get mowed over and blown out. I am glad they are giving him a shot but dont see him stickin unless he can bulk up and maintain his 4.8 speed.
hondo in seattle Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 “If you draft me, I’m going to bring a shot of adrenaline to your defense — a shot of energy,” Striker wrote in a pre-draft article for The Players’ Tribune. “I’m a high-motor guy on the field and a high-energy guy in the huddle, in the weight room and on the practice field. There are some things you can’t teach. You can’t teach heart. You can’t teach hustle. You can’t teach having a relentless motor that never, ever quits.” http://m.newsok.com/article/5495260
ChanOverChin Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Very good players are not drafted every year for one reason or another. This is one of those players. This kid can really play!! Check out the video highlights on him.....and it's not like he didn't play with and against some of the best players in the country. Striker is considered one of the top ten UDFA for 2016. In fact, he's listed at no. 5. I would put him at no. 1. This kid could have easily been a R2 or R3 draft pick. He'll be an excellent ST player at the very least this year. He's fast, aggressive, and knows how to get to the QB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bndBUxbJBc4.
RyanC883 Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 According to NFL.com, he's "missing the sand in his pants." Apparently, that's a bad thing. but does he have a "high motor." Do you want "sand in your pants" and a "high motor?"
P51 Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I see him as a rotational pass rusher and special teams player, his best attribute is bending the edge using his lower body flexibility and maintaining his balance, he also has very good short area quickness. He does not have the long speed to play safety or full time LB IMO, his instincts could allow him to play a joker role, but he will get eaten alive as a linebacker on contact blocks (lack of sand in his pants). A couple examples in the video of his ability to bend the edge, his balance and flexibility is outstanding: :54, 1:18, 1:30, 1:45, 1:56, 2:31 (turns the edge then cuts on a dime and flattens to make the play on the back), 3:01 his get off is outstanding then he bends "the U" or "Hook" and makes the play, IMO this is his most impressive play I have seen of his, his body angle to the ground around the edge is amazing, its rare to be able to do that then cut back up-field and make a play like this.
Coach Tuesday Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Seems like a great kid.... but 227 lbs and a 4.8 forty aren't a winning combination. Maybe a pro training regimen can make him bigger, faster. If he can put on 10-15 lbs he's in London Fletcher territory. I see him as a rotational pass rusher and special teams player, his best attribute is bending the edge using his lower body flexibility and maintaining his balance, he also has very good short area quickness. He does not have the long speed to play safety or full time LB IMO, his instincts could allow him to play a joker role, but he will get eaten alive as a linebacker on contact blocks (lack of sand in his pants). A couple examples in the video of his ability to bend the edge, his balance and flexibility is outstanding: :54, 1:18, 1:30, 1:45, 1:56, 2:31 (turns the edge then cuts on a dime and flattens to make the play on the back), 3:01 his get off is outstanding then he bends "the U" or "Hook" and makes the play, IMO this is his most impressive play I have seen of his, his body angle to the ground around the edge is amazing, its rare to be able to do that then cut back up-field and make a play like this. Yeah - wow. That dude can bend the corner and explode.
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