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4MR Draft Profiles – Jackson Carman

NFL Draft

Jackson Carman (OT #79)

6’6 317 lbs

21 y/o Junior Clemson University

(Credits: www.tigernet.com)

Games watched: MIA ‘20, ND ‘20 (both games)

 

Summary:

Jackson Carman is a 5-star recruit out of Fairfield, Ohio. He elected to
attend Clemson University in January of 2018 after turning down offers
from Alabama, Ohio State, and several other D-1 programs.
Carman saw action in 13 games as a true freshman, including some
snaps in the national championship against Alabama.
In 2019, Carman was named preseason third-team All-ACC. Carman
started in 15 games, including a critical matchup against the eventual 2nd
overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, where he neutralized Chase Young.
This performance saw Carman named to the AP 2019 All-Bowl team.
For the 2020 season, Carman took over starting duties at left tackle,
where he played in 12 games for the Tigers. He was named Second-team

All-American by CBS Sports, Second-team All-Conference by the
Associated Press, and Second-team All-ACC.
Carman announced that he would forego his senior year at Clemson and
declared for the 2021 NFL Draft on January 7th. He finished his collegiate
career at Clemson with 1,934 total snaps and 27 consecutive starts since
2019.

Strengths:

● Elite athleticism for his size
● Outstanding technique when executing a single-arm strike in pass sets
● Routinely finishes in the run game. Nastiness shows up every rep.
● Immaculate ability to execute blocks in space; extremely effective in the
screen game and outside runs.
● Power is not an issue. Strength and ability to anchor pops on tape.
● Plays with adequate leverage and shows the ability to get under people.

Weaknesses:

● Relies too heavily on his striking power.
● Edges with above-average counter moves give him problems.
● Feet get stuck in the dirt; he gets caught lunging more than you would like
to see.
● Needs to improve his feet. Has the ability to do so.
● Needs to improve his motor. Has a few reps where he does not play hard
until the whistle.

Conclusion:

Jackson Carman is talented enough to be a consistent starter at either
tackle or guard in the NFL.
If there is one word to describe Jackson, it is “NASTY.” There is simply not
another offensive lineman in the country who plays with the physicality
and violence that you see in Jackson’s game.
Nastiness, consistency, desire to get better, and a massive frame are
traits that every NFL team needs.

Jackson spent most of his career protecting the blindside of whom many
believe to be a generational talent in Trevor Lawrence. Not only did he
hold his own in that role, but he also anchored a rushing attack that
featured Travis Etienne, one of the nation’s top backs.
When you cut on the tape, #79 flashes right away.
His need for refinement in his technique may cause him to be a day two
pick. However, he has all the tools to dominate at the pro level. Versatility
is paramount these days, and Jackson Carman can play on either side of
the line.

Overall Grade: 6.0 (Day-1 Solid Starter)

 

 

 

Filed Under: NFL Draft

4MR Draft Profiles – Walker Little

NFL Draft

Walker Little (OL #72)
6’7″ 309 lbs

21 y/o Junior Stanford University

(ESPN.com)

Summary:

Walker Little was a 5-star recruit out of Bellaire Texas who started Varsity since
his freshman year. After choosing Stanford over 33 other D1 programs he got his
first start in Stanford’s 3rd game of 2017.

He was the first true freshman to start at left tackle in 17 years. During that
season, he received the Stanford Football Freshman of the Year award.
After a productive 2018 season at left tackle, he received first-team All Pac 12
honors. One notable achievement for Little was the Stanford University Athletics
Block “S” Award which speaks to his production on the field and high character
off the field.

Although he received Quentin Nelson-like buzz from scouts around the NFL he
opted to return to Stanford for his Junior year. Unfortunately, he suffered a

season-ending knee injury against Northwestern. He opted out of the 2020
collegiate season and declared himself for the NFL Draft on September 10th,
2020.

 

Strengths:

● Looks the part. Outstanding size and length for the position.
● NFL DNA.
● Elite Footwork and lateral ability for his stature.
● NFL ready pass set fundamentals
● Strong hands and punch.
● Great awareness to pick up stunts and blitzes.
● Willingness to be physical in the run game.
● Anchored one of the best run games in the nation

 

Weaknesses:

● Hasn’t consistently shown the ability to finish on 2nd and 3rd levels
● Has struggled against athletic edge rushers
● Routinely loses reps against rushers who have strong club and rip moves.
● Not as nasty as he could be. Flashes the ability to play the whistle but doesn’t do
it consistently

 

 

Conclusion:

Little has all the tools to be a perennial pro-bowler in the NFL. Has the ideal
athleticism and feet to be elite in pass sets. Play strength is also a plus.
Though he gained ample first-round buzz early, a season-ending injury in 2019,
coupled with a COVID-19 opt out in 2020 has left a lot of questions out there about his
draft stock.
A bad game against Notre has made scouts question if he can be a day one
starter in the pros. With durability being a glaring concern, it will be interesting to
see where he lands in the draft. With good health, Walker Little can be an
effective left tackle in the NFL.

 

Overall Grade: 5 (Starter within 1-2 years)

Filed Under: NFL Draft

What to Expect From Larry’s Post Game Trench Warfare Segment

Trench Warfare

Young Edges:

 Bruce Irvin has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Rams. This has opened up an unexpected opportunity for Brian Burns to make his first NFL start. Also, expect additional reps from 2nd year edge rusher Marquis Haynes who is coming off an impressive preseason, where he showed an improved ability to get to the quarterback with 4 sacks. A fast start to the season will give these two all the confidence needed to help this Carolina defense return to the top ranks of the NFL.

Between these young edge rushers and the quarterback is 6-8 300 pound right tackle Rob Havenstein, who was a 2015 2nd round pick. He should create quite the challenge for the Panthers young edge rushers seeing as though he has all the tools to be a premiere right tackle in the NFL. Glimpses of such were displayed during his rookie season where he did not allow a sack all season.

On the left side you are looking at a 12 year veteran, 4x pro bowl, and 2x all pro left tackle Andrew Whitworth. He turns 38 this December but is STILL regarded as one of the best left tackles in the league. He is the leader of that unit and will also provide a good test for young edge rushers.

It will be interesting to see how Burns and Haynes fair against the talented tackles of the Rams.

Interior Linemen:

Who could be more excited than Gerald Mccoy right now? After a long offseason of seeing a new staff brought in to his old home and being released by that same staff, to signing to his division rival, at the same time seeing his old team just give his old number away, Panther Nation can be more than certain that Gerald Mccoy is itching to prove the doubters wrong. His first opportunity is Sunday in BOA.

One could argue that Kawaan Short should be just as amped. For the first time ever, he gets to play alongside a perennial pro bowler and all pro, which should allow to exploit one on one opportunities, which he tends to dominate. Based on what we have seen thus far the two pro bowl interior defensive linemen have built quite the rapport and plan to be a wrecking force together for the 2019 season and hopefully the foreseeable future.

That leaves Dontari Poe. He was previously one of the most dominating nose tackles in the league. After a disappointing 2018 season, it is fair to say that he has plenty to prove. This may be the most talented group of men he has played with so making his fair share of impact plays seems to be attainable. He will have a great opportunity come Sunday when facing off against first year starter at center, Brian Allen. Allen has never started an NFL game so expect Poe to establish himself right away, and set the tone for four quarters.

Consistent Play:

Two players along the Panther front have embodied what it means to be consistent, and we should expect nothing less from them in Week 1. Mario Addison and Kyle Love have played their roles perfectly to the point where they don’t surprise anyone. They give you the same effort and production every year. Addison has been a constant headache for quarterbacks while registering at least 9 sacks each of the last three seasons. Kyle Love is the unsung hero of the d line. While he has never established a long term lucrative contract, he showed that he was valuable enough for the Panthers to reach out to him for another season, even when it seemed as if he’d be sitting on the free agent shelf all summer. In 2018 he made plenty of impact plays that rarely showed up on the stat sheet and that has always been his style. We should expect nothing less moving forward.

Offensive Line:

It is no secret that the Panthers are facing the league’s most dominant player Aaron Donald. Accompanied with a couple established pass rushers in Clay Matthews and Donte Fowler, it will be interesting to see if the Panthers offensive line can collectively put together an inspiring performance. The biggest question revolves around Matt Paradis and Daryl Williams. Are they truly healthy? Aaron Donald and Donte Fowler are two of the most athletic players at their respective positions, so we will know early and often if Paradis and Williams are healthy enough to answer the bill. Blocking Donald will require some assistance more often than not, however we still will get a good gauge as to how effective Paradis can be. Hopefully, he has regained the mobility that allowed him to be one of the top centers in the league in Denver. Williams and Taylor Moton have struggled in the pre season. The speed and experience that both Fowler and Matthews bring to the table should be a good test for our Tackles.

Summary:

These are the things that should intrigue Panther fans that pay close attention to the trenches. There are some obvious expectations, as well as some key matchups to follow. Catch up with me next week for a segment covering these matchups and together we can get a good idea of how Good this Panther offensive line can be.

 

-Keep Pounding -4MR Larry

Filed Under: Trench Warfare

Preparing for War With the Buffalo Panthers (Bills)

Logical With Larry

Familiar Faces

  • General Manager Brandon Beane: Mr. Beane began as an intern with the Carolina Panthers in 1998. In 2008, he was promoted to Director of Football Operations after holding various roles within the organization in previous years. He held that role for six years before transitioning to Assistant General Manager from 2015 to 2016. That experience led to a job opportunity as the General Manger of the Buffalo Bills.
  • Head Coach Sean McDermott: With most organizations, the General Manager selects the Head Coach. To no surprise, Mr. Beane selected another familiar face in Sean McDermott to be the new Head Coach of the Buffalo Bills. He was the Defensive Coordinator for the Panthers from 2011 to 2016. After boasting a top 10 defense for several years during his tenure with the team, it was a no brainer that he ended up at the top of Mr. Beane’s list.

 A Glance at the Roster

Because of the front office and staff connections with the Panthers, fans will notice some familiar faces when we kick off on Friday night. The Bills have signed several former Panthers, but some players currently with Bills are Star Lotulelei, Kurt Coleman, Dean Marlowe and Captain Munnerlyn. It should also be noted that the Bills scout similarly to the Panthers. They have drafted several players that the Panthers either met with or showed heavy interest in. Some players that The 4 Man Rush had on its most recent draft board were former Oklahoma Offensive Tackle Cody Ford,  former Houston Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver and former Buffalo University Quarterback Tyree Jackson.

What to Expect

In only his second season, Bills quarterback Josh Allen already has a reputation for having one of the biggest arms in all of football. With his top targets Zay Jones, Andre Roberts, and Cole Beasley having sub 4.4 40 speed, we should expect Allen to take some shots downfield. Curtis Samuel has made a lot of explosive plays in camp thus far, so it will be interesting see how capable the Panthers secondary is at keeping plays in front of them. The Panthers offensive line had a very underwhelming performance last week. Buffalo presents a very formidable front seven with a rare combination of size and speed at both levels. Star Lotulelei, Shaq Lawson, Jerry Hughes, and Oliver head the defensive line. The linebacker unit is headed by Tremaine Edmunds, former first round pick, who has elite speed and football instincts. This is a good test to see if the offensive line can open some running lanes and neutralize a pretty good pass rush.

Key Matchups:

  • Curtis Samuel and DJ Moore vs Tre’Davious White
  • Panthers interior offensive line vs Ed Oliver and Star Lotulelei
  • Daryl Williams, Taylor Moton and Greg Little vs Jerry Hughes and Shaq Lawson

Filed Under: Logical With Larry Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Matchup. Preview, Preseason

Game Preview: Preseason Game #1 @ Chicago Bears

Logical With Larry

New faces on defense: 

  • Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Pagano replaced Vic Fangio
  • Safety: Ha-Ha Clinton Dix replaced Adrian Amos
  • The defense is returning 10 out of 11 starters still featured in their 3-4 philosophy.

New coach, same scheme. The Carolina Panthers have seen plenty looks of this defense in practice. Seeing it executed from different players will be a great challenge for the Norv Turner designed Panthers offense. The Bears featured the league’s number one defense in 2018, so we should have a series or two to get a proper gauge as to where the Panthers are offensively.

Key Players on defense: Although edge rusher Khalil Mack is the best player on defense, the emotional leader is veteran inside linebacker Danny Trevathan. He heads an impressive inside linebacker core with 2018 1st round draft pick Roquan Smith playing alongside him. Featured behind them are a plethora of playmaking studs: Two first team All Pros and 1 second team All Pro defensive backs, safety Eddie Jackson (1st team), corner Kyle Fuller (1st team), and safety Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix (2nd team).

Other key contributors are productive veterans in defensive tackle Akeem Hicks (1 Pro Bowl), defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, edge rusher Leonard Floyd and corner Prince Amukamara.

The Return of The Monsters of the Midway: This unit has established playmakers on all three levels and continuity with 10 starters returning. It’s very easy to see why this was the league’s top unit last season.

New coordinator Chuck Pagano put an emphasis on forcing turnovers and its been said that the unit has 10+ interceptions and an astronomical amount of fumbles forced in camp thus far. This will be the biggest test for the Panthers offense not just this pre-season, but possibly all year. For the Panthers to have success this season offensively, this is a great way to start the test.

-4MR Larry

Filed Under: Logical With Larry Tagged With: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Preseason

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