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<blockquote data-quote="Boomergump" data-source="post: 213033" data-attributes="member: 639"><p>Good find 'Ballin. There is some stuff in that write up that I agree with and stuff that I challenge. Describing White as slow makes me giggle. In any case, his electronically timed numbers are there now, so the 40 time (whatever it is worth) is published. By that metric he was very competitive with the rest of the draftable field. However, I will add that I think he is faster than his 40 time once he is in motion. Remember Deion Sanders? He had really good 40 times, BUT, he was also effectively the fastest corner to ever play, suggesting his 40 times don't tell the whole story. This is mostly because his type of speed doesn't neccessarily show up in the 40 time. Knowing a player's top speed is important too, not just how well they start (which is a major factor in a 40 time). I am NOT TRYING TO SAY that DJ is as fast as Deion. I am saying I believe his top speed is very good.</p><p></p><p>The part I agree with is DJ's struggles playing zone defense. He has consistently been really good pressing his man and turning and running when he has too. In fact, I would say complementing his ability to play man defense contradicts the complaints about his speed. How can a slow footed DB excel like this without benefit of cushion? Nobody (especially 180 pounders) consistently jams receivers that well. Sometimes I think these guys writing this stuff up just have to have something to say. In any case, not playing well in zone is an issue that can be rectified through practice and education. The NFL has a ton more practice time and players don't have classes. If he can cover alone in space, he can learn to play zone well.</p><p></p><p>DJ plays very physical for his size and he is a good tackler. However, there is no denying, he is a little light in the pants. In my mind, that is his weakest attribute that lowers his draft status. They comment about his low tackling in the write up. Well, of course he tackles low, he has to, giving away size like that against some of the bigger kids. I glad he did because he got guys on the ground.</p><p></p><p>I am not a draft guru, but I would concur that middle rounds sounds about right. I know some don't agree with me, but I say DJ White sticks on an NFL roster and has a decent career.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boomergump, post: 213033, member: 639"] Good find 'Ballin. There is some stuff in that write up that I agree with and stuff that I challenge. Describing White as slow makes me giggle. In any case, his electronically timed numbers are there now, so the 40 time (whatever it is worth) is published. By that metric he was very competitive with the rest of the draftable field. However, I will add that I think he is faster than his 40 time once he is in motion. Remember Deion Sanders? He had really good 40 times, BUT, he was also effectively the fastest corner to ever play, suggesting his 40 times don't tell the whole story. This is mostly because his type of speed doesn't neccessarily show up in the 40 time. Knowing a player's top speed is important too, not just how well they start (which is a major factor in a 40 time). I am NOT TRYING TO SAY that DJ is as fast as Deion. I am saying I believe his top speed is very good. The part I agree with is DJ's struggles playing zone defense. He has consistently been really good pressing his man and turning and running when he has too. In fact, I would say complementing his ability to play man defense contradicts the complaints about his speed. How can a slow footed DB excel like this without benefit of cushion? Nobody (especially 180 pounders) consistently jams receivers that well. Sometimes I think these guys writing this stuff up just have to have something to say. In any case, not playing well in zone is an issue that can be rectified through practice and education. The NFL has a ton more practice time and players don't have classes. If he can cover alone in space, he can learn to play zone well. DJ plays very physical for his size and he is a good tackler. However, there is no denying, he is a little light in the pants. In my mind, that is his weakest attribute that lowers his draft status. They comment about his low tackling in the write up. Well, of course he tackles low, he has to, giving away size like that against some of the bigger kids. I glad he did because he got guys on the ground. I am not a draft guru, but I would concur that middle rounds sounds about right. I know some don't agree with me, but I say DJ White sticks on an NFL roster and has a decent career. [/QUOTE]
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