SoCal Deek Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 7 hours ago, billieve420 said: Expecting rookies to make much of an impact during this COVID Era is a bit unrealistic. Rookies are behind the curve starting out to begin with and this just made it harder for them to become instant contributors. Gabriel Davis begs to differ. But with that said, I’m wanting to see more reps from Epenesa. It’s not like the guys in front of him on the depth chart are lighting it up. 1
ProcessTruster Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 15 hours ago, John from Riverside said: AJE is a rookie and seems to make at least one play in every game he is in Its a start Coming out of an NFL strength and conditioning program, he'll be bigger and stronger next year. You'll see. I'm not concerned at all. Good pick. 1
Penfield45 Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 He actually looks like he shows more fight and spirit than half the defense 1 1
costrovs Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 I'm sorry, but I can't take anything from buffalo rumblings seriously anymore. They started to go downhill a couple years ago, when the original creator of the site decided to bring in other writers. Looking at the 9 play "sample" it looks like he started of slow, but got better as the game went on. I see no problem with that at all. As a matter of fact that's a good thing, a lot better than some of our other D-Linemen. Under play 5 the author states "However, combining the evidence from all nine, plus my impressions of watching college tape on Epenesa (here) leads me to the conclusion he struggles with his power game. He doesn’t get good push here. While it is against a double team, he has room to gain a head of steam and there’s no ambiguity about which side of this won" This guy says that Epenesa struggles with his power game, but then he says it was against a double team.... If he has no power, then he wouldn't be getting double teamed. Plus if you guys remember correctly Power was his strength in college. Speed was his weakness(hence why he lost some weight, I'm sure he was asked to do so.) https://www.rotoworld.com/college-football/nfl-draft/player/40237/aj-epenesa https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/aj-epenesa/z0ksGGlsMr https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2020-nfl-draft-profile-aj-epenesa Those links are all draft profiles stating that his power game is one of his strengths.
billieve420 Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, SoCal Deek said: Gabriel Davis begs to differ. But with that said, I’m wanting to see more reps from Epenesa. It’s not like the guys in front of him on the depth chart are lighting it up. He hasn’t really lit it up in terms of stats although he has played well. However, having legitimate threats around him doesn’t hurt. Much more difficult to play on the offensive and defensive line for a rookie coming out.
SirAndrew Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, SoCal Deek said: Gabriel Davis begs to differ. But with that said, I’m wanting to see more reps from Epenesa. It’s not like the guys in front of him on the depth chart are lighting it up. That’s where I’m at. We don’t have much to lose by putting him out there. If this were a top ranked D, and you worried about ruining the chemistry I’d get it. I’m simply a proponent of guys needing reps to develop into NFL players. I don’t expect him to have limited reps this season, and magically look like a decent player next season.
Da webster guy Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 20 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Has anyone addressed his weight loss? Was it planned? If so, for what purpose? The college players steroid testing is inconsistent at best, some schools don't test at all, and of course there's a big window from the last day of the college season to the combine. I'm not saying A.J. is doing a Maybin Bait and Switch but the reality is you can't mess with the same drugs in the NFL as you can at Iowa. That said we've seen the transformation in players like Moulds and Biscuit where they were way skinnier as NFL rookies than they were in their prime playing days. He has the 6'6 frame to carry 280lbs like he did at Iowa and not look fat at all. The question is can he do it within the NFL PED restrictions. Hi old man Eppy was a big DL, the kid has the Samoan genes. 2
JaCrispy Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 19 hours ago, MJS said: Epenesa is still pretty raw, isn't he? Let’s hope so...Lol
3rdand12 Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 21 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: I’m sure they did too. You’d think they’d know by now after minicamp, OTAs, training camp and preseason games.. So. You do have a great sense of humor ! 1
3rdand12 Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 14 hours ago, BananaB said: From what I seen so far this year, you don’t notice the kid much and then he makes one really nice play that makes you think to yourself, who the ***** was that. right ! its was kinda cool i realized who 57 was. I checked my sheet and then began watching for him
Straight Hucklebuck Posted November 1, 2020 Posted November 1, 2020 He needs a year in the weight room. His Combine showed a borderline NFL athlete with a 5.0+ second 40 yard-dash, 17 reps on the bench, 32.5” vertical. I think those numbers point to a an athlete who is not explosive and is more of a try hard player. So between weight room work and technique, he may get 6-8 sacks a year.
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