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Compare and contrast:
Chandler Jones
Ht 6-5
Wt 266
Arms 35.5
40 4.87
10 split 1.63
Bench 22
3 Cone 7.07
Vert 35
Margus Hunt
Ht 6-8
Wt 277
Arms 33.75
40 4.6
10 split 1.62
Bench 38
3 Cone 7.07
Vert 35
Devin Taylor
Ht 6-7
Wt 266
Arms 36
40 4.72
10 split 1.60
Bench 14
3 Cone 6.89
Vert 35
What we cannot know is:
1. Whether BB sees the need to draft a DE
2. How either Hunt or Taylor interview in relation to Chandler Jones
3. BB's view of the respective college programs
However, leaving those things aside, the similarities between all three are intriguing to say the least. Devin Taylor is the most athletic of the three (just), particularly in space whilst Hunt has the best power/speed combination. Where Chandler Jones wins is his consistency, both Hunt and Taylor tend to try and win with their athleticism whereas Jones is the (much) better technician. But having said that, both Hunt and Taylor have the same or better athletic upside that could be excitingly unlocked with the right coaching.
Watching all three back to back was a really interesting exercise. I would give Chandler Jones the edge on the others but not by any great margin. Hunt's strength gives him the edge over Taylor who is a little too lean. But, Taylor's athleticism really stands out at times and he makes plays with those long arms - I found myself more excited watching Taylor than the other two interestingly.
I'm starting to wonder whether Margus Hunt might not be a contender for our first pick this year - physically and athletically he ticks a lot of boxes. I'm also now much more comfortable if Devin Taylor becomes our pick at some stage. I should have studied him earlier.
Chandler Jones
Ht 6-5
Wt 266
Arms 35.5
40 4.87
10 split 1.63
Bench 22
3 Cone 7.07
Vert 35
Margus Hunt
Ht 6-8
Wt 277
Arms 33.75
40 4.6
10 split 1.62
Bench 38
3 Cone 7.07
Vert 35
Devin Taylor
Ht 6-7
Wt 266
Arms 36
40 4.72
10 split 1.60
Bench 14
3 Cone 6.89
Vert 35
What we cannot know is:
1. Whether BB sees the need to draft a DE
2. How either Hunt or Taylor interview in relation to Chandler Jones
3. BB's view of the respective college programs
However, leaving those things aside, the similarities between all three are intriguing to say the least. Devin Taylor is the most athletic of the three (just), particularly in space whilst Hunt has the best power/speed combination. Where Chandler Jones wins is his consistency, both Hunt and Taylor tend to try and win with their athleticism whereas Jones is the (much) better technician. But having said that, both Hunt and Taylor have the same or better athletic upside that could be excitingly unlocked with the right coaching.
Watching all three back to back was a really interesting exercise. I would give Chandler Jones the edge on the others but not by any great margin. Hunt's strength gives him the edge over Taylor who is a little too lean. But, Taylor's athleticism really stands out at times and he makes plays with those long arms - I found myself more excited watching Taylor than the other two interestingly.
I'm starting to wonder whether Margus Hunt might not be a contender for our first pick this year - physically and athletically he ticks a lot of boxes. I'm also now much more comfortable if Devin Taylor becomes our pick at some stage. I should have studied him earlier.