Shaun Dolac Pro Day

[BigAl2526]

Dorian Williams made major strides last season.  I see no reason why he can't eventually succeed Milano.  I'm happy to add young blood.  Spector is the obvious candidate for replacement.   

[GASabresIUFan]

 

[PromoTheRobot]

1 hour ago, Lothar said:

That's a tough comp because it's all relative. I think back then most of the players were at least 15-20% lighter at most positions than they are now.

Sam Mills is another HoF'er who was an undersized LP.

[Warriorspikes51]

Round 6? I’m in

[Sierra Foothills]

On 3/14/2025 at 4:10 AM, Charles Romes said:

I don’t think any home gym RAS score will be enough to make up for the fact we’re moving on from microlinebackers 

 

"Moving on from microlinebackers?"

 

This sounds like a personal wish of yours, seeing as the Bills just signed Bernard to a 4 year extension... 5 weeks ago.

 

On 3/14/2025 at 6:52 AM, oldmanfan said:

I was thinking about the critique of small linebackers this morning, and Jack Lambert came to mind.  Didn’t weigh more than 210 but one of the all time greats.  Of course he had the Steel Curtain in front of him.

 

Jack Lambert wasn't heavy but he was a pretty rangy guy... 6'4". Possible you're thinking of his teammate, Jack Ham?

 

19 hours ago, Lothar said:

That's a tough comp because it's all relative. I think back then most of the players were at least 15-20% lighter at most positions than they are now.

 

While most player back then were smaller, linebackers were often bigger than they are today because at the time, there was more emphasis on stuffing the run. Nowadays it's just as important that LBs aren't liabilities in the passing game.

 

[JP51]

I feel like I am beginning to see a bit of steam building for this guy...  fairly certain that the Bills would be looking at him as one of their UDFA guys.. but they may need to spend a 6 or 7 on him... 

[T master]

On 3/13/2025 at 11:15 AM, TheyCallMeAndy said:

Sounds like he will have a pretty good RAS score, waiting for the agility numbers. 
 

We have like 17 5th-rounders. Go get Buffalo Joe’s buddy.

Is anyone really sure that Dolac couldn’t push Eddy U or Spector for the last LB spot?

 

First team all American first in the schools history, he should be able to !!

[oldmanfan]

3 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

"Moving on from microlinebackers?"

 

This sounds like a personal wish of yours, seeing as the Bills just signed Bernard to a 4 year extension... 5 weeks ago.

 

 

Jack Lambert wasn't heavy but he was a pretty rangy guy... 6'4". Possible you're thinking of his teammate, Jack Ham?

 

 

While most player back then were smaller, linebackers were often bigger than they are today because at the time, there was more emphasis on stuffing the run. Nowadays it's just as important that LBs aren't liabilities in the passing game.

 

Ham was similar but Lambert played MLB.  So many folks talk about wanting a bigger MLB but Lambert was small and mean!

[JP51]

2 hours ago, T master said:

 

First team all American first in the schools history, he should be able to !!

I am not questioning you, but Khalil Mack wasnt 1st team AA?  That surprizes me if not.. 

3 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

Ham was similar but Lambert played MLB.  So many folks talk about wanting a bigger MLB but Lambert was small and mean!

Lambert had some advantages too... He had Mean Joe and LC Greenwood , Fats Holmes and Dwight White in front off him... safe to say he wasnt fighting off many Guards like our LB and DBs do...  and to everyones point he was vicious, relentless and nasty... and back then you could be. 

[JakeFrommStateFarm]

Says he had an 8.83 RAS score which is pretty good

 

 

[oldmanfan]

44 minutes ago, JP51 said:

I am not questioning you, but Khalil Mack wasnt 1st team AA?  That surprizes me if not.. 

Lambert had some advantages too... He had Mean Joe and LC Greenwood , Fats Holmes and Dwight White in front off him... safe to say he wasnt fighting off many Guards like our LB and DBs do...  and to everyones point he was vicious, relentless and nasty... and back then you could be. 

Quite true!  That’s why I always advocate for drafting a big tub of goo for the D line.

Edited yesterday at 05:08 PM by oldmanfan

[DapperCam]

22 hours ago, BigAl2526 said:

Dorian Williams made major strides last season.  I see no reason why he can't eventually succeed Milano.  I'm happy to add young blood.  Spector is the obvious candidate for replacement.   

He was really bad in coverage all year. He’ll need to improve a lot in that area to even be a good starting LB, let alone replacing a former All Pro.

[PromoTheRobot]

53 minutes ago, DapperCam said:

He was really bad in coverage all year. He’ll need to improve a lot in that area to even be a good starting LB, let alone replacing a former All Pro.

Note how many interceptions Dolac had in 2024: 5.

Edited yesterday at 05:50 PM by PromoTheRobot

[Mr. WEO]

1 hour ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Says he had an 8.83 RAS score which is pretty good

 

 

 

didn't this guy post him as a 9.0 yesterday? why would his score drop

[Buffalo716]

Based on where most off ball linebackers go in today's draft.. and with how many there are

 

With his competition level and size he's still squarely in the 6-7th range but still probably closer to 7th or UDFA 

 

very good athlete and football player who mite have some limitations in the league that keeps him a core special teamer 

 

There's really only one Matt Milano flying around the NFL at 225 being an all pro .. and Shaun does not hit with the intensity or will to destroy that Milano does

 

That said I am a tough evaluator and I'm trying hard to stay away from wny bias and someone I've watched for a long time 

 

He fits better at the will for the NFL level but needs to work on some fluidity .. I have him squarely as a special teams player with upside at the will

Edited 22 hours ago by Buffalo716

[PromoTheRobot]

5 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Based on where most off ball linebackers go in today's draft.. and with how many there are

 

With his competition level and size he's still squarely in the 6-7th range but still probably closer to 7th or UDFA 

 

very good athlete and football player who mite have some limitations in the league that keeps him a core special teamer 

 

There's really only one Matt Milano flying around the NFL at 225 being an all pro .. and Shaun does not hit with the intensity or will to destroy that Milano does

 

That said I am a tough evaluator and I'm trying hard to stay away from wny bias and someone I've watched for a long time 

 

He fits better at the will for the NFL level but needs to work on some fluidity .. I have him squarely as a special teams player with upside at the will

 

How does Dolac compare to Andreesen? What's Buffalo Joe's future role?

[Dr. Who]

5 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Based on where most off ball linebackers go in today's draft.. and with how many there are

 

With his competition level and size he's still squarely in the 6-7th range but still probably closer to 7th or UDFA 

 

very good athlete and football player who mite have some limitations in the league that keeps him a core special teamer 

 

There's really only one Matt Milano flying around the NFL at 225 being an all pro .. and Shaun does not hit with the intensity or will to destroy that Milano does

 

That said I am a tough evaluator and I'm trying hard to stay away from wny bias and someone I've watched for a long time 

 

He fits better at the will for the NFL level but needs to work on some fluidity .. I have him squarely as a special teams player with upside at the will

Damn, Sean will want him in the fourth.

[Buffalo716]

6 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

How does Dolac compare to Andreesen? What's Buffalo Joe's future role?

I think he is a better football player who is 20-25 pounds lighter 

 

Andreeson has a great frame built more Sam or Mike

 

Dolac is squarely a weak side linebacker with versatility enough for a 43 or 34... Which will help but he needs to get out into a spot to succeed

 

That said I give him a 5.9 grade with his versatility for special teams play and ability to grow at will

 

Slightly higher than andreeson 

[gonzo1105]

7 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:

 

didn't this guy post him as a 9.0 yesterday? why would his score drop

I don’t think they had his 20 yard and 10 yard split 

[Mr. WEO]

9 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

I don’t think they had his 20 yard and 10 yard split 

 

the first one did and they (2.85 and 1.58) were actually slower than the second set of numbers (2.69 and 1.53) that dropped his score---and dropped him 81 spots on the "all time".

 

It's all fugazi anyway, these scores...