Buffalo03 Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 Didn't see it posted anywhere but I read this and found it very interesting. He is given comparisons to JJ Watt. Not sure if he is but would love it if he turns out to be that good https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2853160-the-next-jj-watt-iowa-edge-aj-epenesa-lets-his-dominance-speak-for-itself 3 1
billsbackto81 Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 Sign me up! I'll take a JJ Watt without all the injuries. 1
MrEpsYtown Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 I think they have some similarities, but Watt is a slightly more athletic guy. Better 40 and 3 cone and just a bit more speed in his pass rush game. 2
Phil The Thrill Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 Just now, MrEpsYtown said: I think they have some similarities, but Watt is a slightly more athletic guy. Better 40 and 3 cone and just a bit more speed in his pass rush game. That’s what I was going to say. Watt has much more burst off the edge. I think there’s a lot of similarity with Aaron Schobel. Hopefully his sacks come at bigger moments. 5
BillsPride12 Posted April 26, 2020 Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Personality and background wise it sounds like he is going to be a great fit in Western New York and will mesh well with our guys. Do not underestimate the fantastic job Beane and McDermott have done bringing players with the right character fit. I LOVE the team we have been building. Edited April 26, 2020 by BillsPride12 4
MrEpsYtown Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: That’s what I was going to say. Watt has much more burst off the edge. I think there’s a lot of similarity with Aaron Schobel. Hopefully his sacks come at bigger moments. My comp was like a longer Derek Wolfe, kind of a Aaron Smith of the Steelers a few years ago. I feel like Schobel was a bit smaller and not as long, but yeah Epenesa has a power game that I am excited to watch.
Tipster19 Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 Thank you for posting, it’s a great read. I must admit, when Beane and McDermott first started and was preaching about process, chemistry etc etc I believed it to a certain degree but no where’s close to what they actually have already accomplished! They are A++ in my book, especially their draft picks as a whole they have been outstanding! Go Bills! 3
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: My comp was like a longer Derek Wolfe, kind of a Aaron Smith of the Steelers a few years ago. I feel like Schobel was a bit smaller and not as long, but yeah Epenesa has a power game that I am excited to watch. was thinking Aaron Smith exactly! Solid, stout, Productive 3-4 DE.
NewEra Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 21 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Sign me up! I'll take a JJ Watt without all the injuries. Then we better find him quick before someone else signs him, because he’s not on our team at the moment
Tipster19 Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 Here’s a highlight video to support your post. Enjoy! 1 2
SoCal Deek Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 One thing I notice is that he seems to just engulf the QB. No leaping, no grabbing, just swallows the target! 4
Troll Toll Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 Does this mean he is going to destroy his body with roids? 3
njbuff Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 in truth, the Bills got insane value for DL two years in a with Oliver and Epenesa. 5 1
Rock'em Sock'em Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 To me the closest comparison is Carlos Dunlap. Should be fun to watch him and root for him over the next few years.
Augie Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 38 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: One thing I notice is that he seems to just engulf the QB. No leaping, no grabbing, just swallows the target! So....your comp is Karlos Williams? 4
Don Otreply Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: And he was available at 58 why? Quickness? I read a while back he had slow feet or some such a thing, he appears to be athletic enough and reasonably quick/fast, and had a successful college career, we shall see how he adapts as a pro. Good scheme need pick imo.
Shaw66 Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: I read a while back he had slow feet or some such a thing, he appears to be athletic enough and reasonably quick/fast, and had a successful college career, we shall see how he adapts as a pro. Good scheme need pick imo. And this says he is not quite JJ Watt. I will take almost JJWatt. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878147-nfl-scouting-combine-notebook-did-aj-epenesa-crater-his-draft-stock Watching video tonight, the guy plays like a monster. That body and that attitude. Looks like a great value at 58. Goodness 2 1
Penfield45 Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, MrEpsYtown said: I think they have some similarities, but Watt is a slightly more athletic guy. Better 40 and 3 cone and just a bit more speed in his pass rush game. its crazy to think if AJ's 40 and 3 cone time was slightly better (just barely) he would most likely be considered a top 10 pick 3
njbuff Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, Rock'em Sock'em said: To me the closest comparison is Carlos Dunlap. Should be fun to watch him and root for him over the next few years. And Clyde Simmons.
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