Not exactly lighting the world on fire with 20 though, is he? Looks like he is projected all over the place by different scouts and maybe he will do better playing a different position. My bet is it won't be at left tackle though. My completely uneducated guess is 7th round with someone taking a chance on what they saw his first year or two playing.
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No way he is a LT, moving him out there wasn't good for Gates, as he was a dam good LG his rFR year. My guess is he is a mid-round pick (5th-ish) and has a solid NFL career on the interior.
Nice strength. Stronger than me.
So was it your speed, agility and vision that held you back as a RB?
Gates was a RT his rFR year.
I agree he isn't a tackle in the NFL BUT the NFL loves versatile linemen who they can pick in the bottom half of the draft. So having moved him there may be a blessing for him. At the combine they are going to see a versatile linemen with good athleticism who has played both tackle spots but projects as a guard. They'll also see a guy with a frame who can pretty easily add 20 lbs of muscle in the weight room. IN A PINCH though with limited roster spots, his time at LT may keep him on the active roster. I think Gates is going to surprise some naysayers.
Funny you can't delete a thread but you like to delete people's message count (and then antagonize). Classic
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I am wondering if you are also a fan of the genius that was Mitch Hedberg? Your line reminded me of a funny line he once said.
You are right, he did a good job over at RT. I still think he is better suited on the interior.
I think the long arms that are part of the tackle profile can make high bench press reps somewhat difficult (and maybe irrelevant). I had a teammate in college who weighed about 160 and could bench 350. And he had some stubby ass short arms. It's physics. I'm sure it's all taken into account. And also... Tony Mandarich - 39 reps.
What are you talking about? I can delete this thread, but chose not to because I am owning up to a mistake I made and not hiding behind the fact that I am a mod and can make this go away.
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Given the combine results and buzz that Gates is a 3rd or 4th rounder, just continues Nebraska's recent trend of guys who didn't do a lot in college but found a spot in the Pros. They leave Nebraska and do well in the NFL. Underachieve here. Not anymore, I hope. GBR
Shaquem Griffin did 20 with a prosthetic arm, which matches Gates and many others. Any team could use Griffin and his heart.
Not to mention his pass rush and closing speed.
Special teams beast, at a minimum. All-Pro OLB? Who knows?
