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'17 JC DT Javier Edwards (Signed to COLORADO)
- Thread starter Buffnik
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I don't think so but he isn't a downgrade either, and we are talking about replacing a guy who I think will be on an NFL roster next season.
Am very happy that we now have a NT who should be a force for the next two years.
If he can do that, he and I need to talk.
Ripp
Woke bitch
It's hard to tell but from the video he's most likely going to have to be double-teamed. The guy is huge with power, going to take similar lineman to try and counter.
Idot Buff
Guest
I suppose it depends upon the definition of raced....
He converted fat to muscle.
Idot Buff
Guest
This
The effectiveness of our defense next year will hinge a great deal on how effective Javier can be at holding the LOS. That will be very dependent on him coming in to camp in much better shape than last year.
I'd rather he not practice that standing up maneuver, we know he's good at that.
Carrell was a JAG his first year at CU, as well. I think Javier turns into a dude in 2018.
I don't know. Javier was a weight room warrior going into this year too, but it didn't stop him from getting blown off the ball most of the time. I wonder if it's just an aggression deficit.
Dorn09
Well-Known Member
Its technique, he gets stood up especially when he is tired.
lawdogg
Club Member
That last part is especially true. I think his issue was more of a conditioning problem than it was a strength problem. The good news is he seems like a young man who is committed to doing the work he needs to do to improve, and hopefully it pays big dividends in the upcoming season.
This plus with the extra weight he had a lot of trouble getting off the ball and out of his stance. He was far to often being engaged by the center before he ever got up and ready. Because of this centers could use his weight against him.
Disappointing because if you watch his Juco tapes he was actually pretty quick at the LOS and would fire off and be in position to use his hands to shed, something we didn't see much last year.
That was a highlight tape. I'm much less interested in highlights than EVERY plat at NT. If the guy doesn't hold up, it's a plus play for the offense.
I'm not necessarily just talking about being physically strong in the weight room. I feel like these JUCO kids are viewed as Pac 12 ready in year one simply because they are older than an incoming Freshman, when the reality is, JUCOs are often on the same competition level or lower than some of the top tier high schools in the country. It takes time to adapt and I think we've seen that play out with most of our JUCO recruits the past few years. I expect Javier to be in better shape next season, but also be more comfortable in the defense, have a better relationship with teammates and coaches, and have adapted to the speed/competitiveness of the Pac 12.
Sykobuff
Well-Known Member
I feel compelled to respond to this post as the most positive thing I've read in a long time from Syko! Well done! That didn't hurt, did it?
Sykobuff
Well-Known Member
Dude, it's KILLING me....
Come on man, I have some positive posts, but CU not taking advantage of last year in all aspects really ****es me off.
Recruiting wise, I feel like we have turned into kansas state with all the juco attention and commits.
Love our db and wr recruiting, just hope there's another coaching change on defensive staff and we close strong.
Don't disagree at all, NT is a position that requires results on every play but the highlights matter in showing what a guy should be able to do. Last year Javier couldn't do those things because of his size and being out of shape. Wouldn't be any different that watching highlights on a RB creating big plays with some shake then coming in 35lbs heavy and not being able to use that shake to beat tacklers. (Not going to mention a certain 5* RB we had back in the Hawkins days.)
Javier looks very much like a guy who would be a significantly better player if he were in better shape and not hauling around a bunch of extra weight. I want him to be consistent but I would also like to see him make some plays, something we didn't see last year.
BuffLuke80
Well-Known Member
Last year he reminded me of Gilbert Brown in the SB against the Broncos. I think he was just not in shape and too heavy. Thats me though. Agree technique is part of it. He wouldnt be the first player ive seen where their technique turns to crap once they get tired. Im not just talking about players on the lines either.
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Trufflesauce
Well-Known Member
The big man really stepped it up in 2018. It was a huge transformation in a year and I wish we had him longer. Looks like he's getting married now, so congrats to him!
