Stop your smarter than that. He’s 6’5 335lbs he’s a giant run stuffer you know damn well those guys don’t play every snap.
2020 Round 4A pick is Leki Fotu DT
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Stop your smarter than that. He’s 6’5 335lbs he’s a giant run stuffer you know damn well those guys don’t play every snap.
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Holy #&%@...is that Scott Mitchell the old Lions QB in the video?
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Pre-Draft Analysis
Fotu is a massive interior run-stuffer with the ability to clog up the middle when he plays with sound technique. His pad level is inconsistent, and he gives ground at times. He's a limited pass-rusher who tends to stall out https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/teamsand doesn't show the ability to regularly win with his hands. -- Steve Muench
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/teams
Fotu is a massive interior run-stuffer with the ability to clog up the middle when he plays with sound technique. His pad level is inconsistent, and he gives ground at times. He's a limited pass-rusher who tends to stall out https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/teamsand doesn't show the ability to regularly win with his hands. -- Steve Muench
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/teams
I certainly thought that was him. He had the brow sweat going on at the end of that analysis.
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Here is more from Tony Pauline...he had him as his 106th ranked prospect:
Leki Fotu, DT
Positives: Athletic, wide-bodied defensive lineman who impacts the game when focused on the task at hand. Possesses a quick first step, plays with proper pad level and keeps his feet moving. Powerful, knocks blockers off the line and collapses the pocket. Possesses a nasty attitude and runs down opponents in the open field. Easily changes direction and pursues to the action with agility. Impossible to move off the point at times. Puts his shoulders down and drives through tackles.
Negatives: Easily knocked off balance by the initial block. Runs hot and cold. Streaky and disappears for stretches.
Analysis: Fotu has shown himself to be a game-impacting defensive lineman when he’s running on all cylinders. He possesses outstanding physical skills, but he must significantly improve the intensity of his approach and play to his level of ability on every snap.
Leki Fotu, DT
Positives: Athletic, wide-bodied defensive lineman who impacts the game when focused on the task at hand. Possesses a quick first step, plays with proper pad level and keeps his feet moving. Powerful, knocks blockers off the line and collapses the pocket. Possesses a nasty attitude and runs down opponents in the open field. Easily changes direction and pursues to the action with agility. Impossible to move off the point at times. Puts his shoulders down and drives through tackles.
Negatives: Easily knocked off balance by the initial block. Runs hot and cold. Streaky and disappears for stretches.
Analysis: Fotu has shown himself to be a game-impacting defensive lineman when he’s running on all cylinders. He possesses outstanding physical skills, but he must significantly improve the intensity of his approach and play to his level of ability on every snap.
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No way! A fourth round prospect lacks consensus opinion. NO FREAKING WAY!
Why does everyone have to win all the time???? How about, we all agree this player lacks that consensus view, and respect the fact that people have differing opinions?
I know, I know, thats not what Americans do....
I wish we grabbed Kinlaw in the 4th
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We got your back, Harry!
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No consensus but he looks worthy of a 4th round pick. We'll see how he turns out. IMO, I'm happy with the choice, but what do I know.
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Oh no! Tony Pauline! Totally irresponsible! A dude that watched a lot of PAC-12 (not even “a lot of Utah” lol) says so!
Ouchie-Z-Clown
I'm better than Mulli!
It’s rather shocking and so sad how many of them have lost sibs and parents in their youth.
Ouchie-Z-Clown
I'm better than Mulli!
Lol. You attack Harry and your counter is a passing comment by Matt Miller (really?) about a hot motor and no mention of his motor AT ALL by baldinger. I think your response to Harry is irresponsible, poor, and largely unfounded as it’s based on conjecture about his achievements.
all that said, I have no opinion on the kid. Looking forward to hoping he stops the run.
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Using 1/3 of our picks on defensive tackles after using 1/6 of our picks on Simmons suggests that VJ will use his DT's to stop the inside run and C Jones and Simmons pinching fro either side to rush the QB and protect th perimeter.
I also think SK recognized that we were getting chewed up inside during the course of most games and wanted to put a stop to this. Thus the emphasis on D-linemen. If nothing else, we needed more warm bodies.
I also think SK recognized that we were getting chewed up inside during the course of most games and wanted to put a stop to this. Thus the emphasis on D-linemen. If nothing else, we needed more warm bodies.
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First I’d appreciate it if you used my words if you’re going to attack what I said. I never said he was lazy. I did say he takes off plays and provided one possible explanation, being frustrated. I did say there was an apparent motivation issue. Again I don’t know the reason. You missed the point of why I quoted Tony. You said, “start spreading stuff.” I didn’t “start” stuff, I posted what I believe to be an accurate representation of the player. I began my post by saying others saw him differently. All these attitude evaluations are subjective. Bad habits can be overcome, look at PP & TM. Time will tell who’s eval is correct. As to being a captain I do value that and have reported it at times, but in some cases it’s a popularity indicator. In this case I don’t know. As to PAC 12 & All American honors they certainly indicate a positive level of talent. I do think what Tony said is relevant. Fotu might have first round ability but he wasn’t being taken in round 1. As to the calf injury I that’s why I mention the number for 2 seasons. It happened prior to his senior year and he didn’t miss a game. It likely did impact his play, but the prior year he was still more of a rotation player though he did start every game.
You’ll notice I ended my post with “sorry” because I knew people would be disappointed. I also knew many would disagree with me. I guess that’s why there’s not just one mock draft that everyone accepts; difference of opinion. Mine came in a post, not a stone tablet. If I’m proven wrong, it won’t be the first time and it will be here in print. I get them tossed at me from time to time. I do think this is the first time my ethics were questioned.
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A hot and cold motor? So in other words he’s a defensive tackle?
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Trey Wingo really missed an opportunity there!
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Like the picks of both Lawrence and Fotu. DL is a position of need. I do respect Harry's opinions, he sure knows a lot more than most of us do on player evaluations. Just hope that Fotu proves him wrong.
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Because that’s boring.
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