Why I Liked Sanders

[Harry]

This covers much of it

Stats, measurables misleading for Cardinals 3rd-round pick Myjai Sanders

When the Arizona Cardinals selected Cincinnati edge defender Myjai Sanders with the 100th overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft, many people wondered why. On the surface, he was an edge rusher who only had 2.5 sacks in 2021 and weighed only 228 lbs. He…

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[Krangodnzr]

Guys who get tons of pressures, tend to get sacks over time. I'd still rather a guy who gets 5 sacks and 20 pressures than a guy who gets 10 sacks and 5 pressures.

Anyone remember Bert Berry's numbers from 2008? He had like 7 sacks that year, but only like 7 pressures. Sure he got sacks when he was in position, but he didn't consistently pressure the QB.

 

[gmabel830]

I thought this was a thread to celebrate Wendy... leaving disappointed.

 

[MadCardDisease]

I remember watching the Bearcats defense just destroy UCF last year. They had so much talent on that side of the ball. That game was over before it started. They were in Keene's head all game long.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Sounds like a M. Golden type.

 

[football karma]

Sounds like a Marcus Golden type.

if the Cards got that at pick #100, its a W

 

[QuebecCard]

Sounds like a Marcus Golden type.

I Think THOMAS is a bit more MARKUS.

Thomas had 10½ sacks and 20½ tackles for loss last season for the Aztecs after moving back out to his natural edge spot following his work as an interior defensive lineman earlier in his college career. He can play both comfortably, Thomas said, but "I'm an edge rusher."

 

[az jam]

I like both Sanders and Thomas. Each might not be as good as Chandlers was but they might combine to equal his sack numbers. Additionally Golden is an excellent OLB. He is very underrated.

 

[juza76]

Sounds like a M. Golden type.

completely different players

 

[ASUCHRIS]

completely different players

Explain why.

 

[juza76]

Explain why.

I tell you ny opinion from what i saw
The only thing in common, both are a liability against the run, Golden cause is too slow and Sanders cause need to get stronger
Sanders is much more athletic, he has the first step and speed to take advantage, not a bender but despite being undersized he use well his hands disingaging from the lineman

 

[Harry]

Explain why.

In some ways they are similar. They both began their careers better at pressures than closing the deal. Golden has improved enough to hit double digit sacks. Sanders has that same potential, perhaps more, as he’s more agile than Golden. As to playing the run, both are not strong but Sanders has better focus and once the coaching staff gets ahold of him I expect him to increase his strength and effectiveness against the run. Sanders also has more willingness against the run IMO.
I also think, overall, Sanders is a better athlete. I expect Thomas to contribute as well. They won’t combine to be Jones in his prime, but keep in mind he was no longer in his prime. They both should be assets. They are both high energy players.

 

[BritCard]

I don't expect Thomas or Sanders will ever be peak Jones.

But I also don't think they stop us drafting Edge next year. I think drafting a top tier Edge is still on the Cards and that Sanders, Thomas and Gardeck become our 2, 3 and 4 guys and Golden and Kennard move on.

 

[Chopper0080]

I also like Sanders. My concern was the weight and his ability to play the run (aka Vance).

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

This covers much of it

Stats, measurables misleading for Cardinals 3rd-round pick Myjai Sanders

When the Arizona Cardinals selected Cincinnati edge defender Myjai Sanders with the 100th overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft, many people wondered why. On the surface, he was an edge rusher who only had 2.5 sacks in 2021 and weighed only 228 lbs. He…

cardswire.usatoday.com

He will be a guy to watch in camp for sure.

 

[Cardinal88]

Sounds like good energy guys. Only time will tell if they amount to solid players. I do believe that the one that picks up their responsibility faster will play more. Vance doesn’t like “athletic liabilities”. See the past two years with our #1 draft picks the last two years.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I also like Sanders. My concern was the weight and his ability to play the run (aka Vance).

Today he said he weighs 246. A guy as lanky as him should be able to add 10-15 without losing much speed.

 

[Adrian]

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