David Pollack question

[Woods]

Originally Posted by Yakuza Rich

He showed tremendous quickness as he was one of a handful of players that ran the short shuttle in less than 4.00 seconds and the 3 cone drill in less than 7.00 seconds. And out of those players that did the same, nobody was close to his size of 265 pounds. He also ran the 40 in 4.78 seconds. His lack of height is really the only thing working against him.

Rich..................
the same was said for Dwight Freeney as well

I suscribe to Ourlads scouting service and they report,

"Pollack was impressive athletically with a 37-inch VJ and an eye-popping 3.90 SS. His 40 speed was average at 4.78. There will also be questions about his short arms (30 1/2 inches)."

Personally, I think we would be o.k. between 20-30 area in the draft. I would be curious if he could drop back in coverage as well. That would definitely help his stock.

[jksmith269]

this was written before the combine......

David Pollack
DE | (6'2", 260, 4.7)


Strengths: A dominant and disruptive collegiate player. Epitomizes a playmaker. Has excellent anticipation and initial quickness. Shows good initial upfield burst and plays with consistent leverage. Has excellent short-area power. Will get into bigger OTs pads and knock them back. Does a great job with his hands. Is strong and stout versus the run when he needs to be. He is quick, agile, powerful and explosive. He shows the ability to change directions quickly. His instincts are exceptional. He does a terrific job of sniffing out plays and getting to the ball. He never quits on a play. His motor is relentless. He is a powerful tackler that makes a lot of big plays as a pass rusher and in pursuit of the ball carrier. Is one of the rare playmakers that always seems to be in on the big play.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal height. Will have more trouble disengaging from bigger OTs at the NFL level. Could get engulfed more often at the POA. Is relentless as a pass rusher and should be successful in that facet in the NFL, but hes not explosively fast. He does not have the speed to run by OTs like Dwight Freeney (Colts) does. Also lacks height and long arms to consistently swim like Julius Peppers (Panthers).

Overview: Pollack had his breakout season as a sophomore in 2002 with 14 sacks and remained one of the elite playmaking defensive players in college football his final two seasons. Finished his junior season in 03 with 92 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and two interceptions. Made a surprise decision to return for his senior season but improved his draft value in the meantime. Pollack will never have ideal height or elite speed, but he more than makes up for it with his quickness, motor, instincts, power and relentlessness. Hes an absolute terror on the field and a mature, humble leader off the field. There isnt a more competitive or hard working player in this draft class. Pollack could play OLB in a 3-4 but he also could overcome his height limitations and become a playmaking DE in a traditional 4-3 scheme in the NFL. Either way, Pollack is a top-15 selection in the 2005 draft.

[StarHead69]

While I like Pollack, I think he needs to go to a team with two solid DE's so he can be more of a situational guy than a full-time starter.

[Shotgun Dave]

Pollack falls to us in the second round then I WOULD WET MYSELF.

It will never happen. Pollack played in the very competitive SEC and had, I think, 12 sacks. Short arms aside...he is a PLAYER. I have seen him go as high as 5th overall in some mock drafts. I personally think that if Dallas doesn't sign Howard that Pollack would be an excellent pick at #20. He will start from day 1 and anchor the DE spot for a decade.

Anyone who thinks he will be there in round 2 follows the combine and not football. Anyone that watches football knows he may be the best DE available. Maybe not, but just maybe.

I'll go on record right now as saying he'll end up as one of the 3 best DE's from this draft in a few years (assuming someone doesn't make him a LB which he would ALSO excel at). I think you could play him at safety and he would do well. He's just that kind of player.

[Sandman52]

Compares To
DWIGHT FREENEY-Indianapolis (both play with incredible instincts and desire).

Well, he certainly doesn't compare to Freeney talentwise or production-wise. Interseting to see they have him going ahead of DJ. No Jamal Brown in the 1st?

[jobberone]

I don't think Pollack has the agility to play LB. could be wrong but he appears to be an everyday DL. He does have motor and quickness. And was very productive. He is a player that I wonder about production moving to the next level. His only spot now appears to be 4-3 DE but that could change with bulk where he could move inside as well.

Right now he is a smaller and less stronger Glover. If he gets to Glover's strength and size or can play DE wll as he is then he has a place. I can't see him playing LB. Shades of Randy White but worse.

[chicago JK]

Originally Posted by Sandman52

Well, he certainly doesn't compare to Freeney talentwise or production-wise. Interseting to see they have him going ahead of DJ. No Jamal Brown in the 1st?

I am certainly not saying he is going to be better than Freeney, but I don't understand why the comparison is off base. Not comparable talentwise or production wise? Freeney was a surprise top 10 pick a few years and has certainly lived up to his draft selection. Most thought he would be a middle to late first rounder I believe. Pollack played in a better conference than Freeney and was the defensive player of the year twice. I believe he holds he SEC records for most sacks and had 41 quarterback pressures this year. His resume is stacked. Freeney blew the charts up with his 40 time but both are quick off the line but play a little bit differently.

I don't totally agree with their mock draft. It is still early and most mocks don't mean anything until we get around a week before the draft.

[MLBrandow]

Originally Posted by chicago JK

NFL draft scouts Mock..still a lot of movement to be done before the draft

that is one of the worst mocks i've seen.

[blindzebra]

Don't forget Pollack is a virgin. He and his girlfriend made a pact to wait until the wedding night.

That's the reason for that high motor.

[CosmicCowboy]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

Don't forget Pollack is a virgin. He and his girlfriend made a pact to wait until the wedding night.

That's the reason for that high motor.

LOL...not bad Blindzebra!

[RCowboyFan]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

Don't forget Pollack is a virgin. He and his girlfriend made a pact to wait until the wedding night.

That's the reason for that high motor.

Now that explains it all for me!!

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by chicago JK

I am certainly not saying he is going to be better than Freeney, but I don't understand why the comparison is off base. Not comparable talentwise or production wise? Freeney was a surprise top 10 pick a few years and has certainly lived up to his draft selection. Most thought he would be a middle to late first rounder I believe. Pollack played in a better conference than Freeney and was the defensive player of the year twice. I believe he holds he SEC records for most sacks and had 41 quarterback pressures this year. His resume is stacked. Freeney blew the charts up with his 40 time but both are quick off the line but play a little bit differently.

I don't totally agree with their mock draft. It is still early and most mocks don't mean anything until we get around a week before the draft.

Pollack has quickness but not Freeney's speed.

[K-DOGG]

I watched Pollack at the NFL Combines and he is smallish and slow. I watched him run and do drills, nothing special. Maybe a late 2nd rounder, or a little earlier to a desparate 3-4 team.

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by K-DOGG

I watched Pollack at the NFL Combines and he is smallish and slow. I watched him run and do drills, nothing special. Maybe a late 2nd rounder, or a little earlier to a desparate 3-4 team.

We'll be sorry we don't have a 2nd rounder if Pollack is there in the second round at our recently vacated spot.

But mute as he is no later than high second and most drafts still have him in the top 30.

I think he will be a solid guy. You can't discount his production and heart.

[Champsheart]

I always like Pollack as a College player.

However, I do not think he will be as succesfull at the Pro Level. He is a guy that has limited physical ability IMO, but is a hustler, which is very admirable.

Hustling on the NFL level just does not get it done though unless you have the rest of the package.

I really do not want to draft him. I just think there is to much of a gamble on Pollack.

I also do not think he would be a good 3-4 LBer.

I think he makes it as a 4-3 DE, or not at all.