Anthony Hitchens LB

[cmoney23]

In my draft mag he was projected 4/5 rounder.

I live in Iowa, big Michigan fan. Big b1g fan. I'm telling you. Lb's from iowa can PLAY FOOTBALL!! And they do in the NFL. I like the pick...

 

[iceberg]

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[RS12]

When he could have been picked up later, it was stupid to draft him at this point. It is a matter of getting the most value at every pick.

Hello.

 

[honyock]

Seattle was set to take him, 9ers liked him too.

Couple of hack teams that don't know how to draft.

 

[CIWhitefish]

If the 49ers or Seattle would've picked this guy everybody would be on their jock saying how great a find he was for them. Dallas picks him and he's a reach, give me a break. Kid is tough and can play who cares where he was drafted.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Didn't know much about the player but I'm really liking the pick based on what I've watched/read since it.

 

[iceberg]

If the 49ers or Seattle would've picked this guy everybody would be on their jock saying how great a find he was for them. Dallas picks him and he's a reach, give me a break. Kid is tough and can play who cares where he was drafted.

95% of my ignore list

 

[Aliencowboy]

Seriously, have you watched any tape?
Iowa vs LSU, Nebraska.
You might notice #44- he looks like a player.

Lov these guys that come on pasting scouting reports and ignore the 7th round prospect ranking because that part is wrong. They reached for need.

You have stars in your eyes.

95% of my ignore list

Watch Iowa vs. LSU, Nebraska
and tell me where you see this player with what you're sa.
You might notice #44 by accident.

Just a quick look at the guys positives will tell you exactly why the Cowboys took him:

"Possessing a compact, athletic frame, Hitchens displays an explosive first step, good balance through contact and agility to redirect quickly in space. Highly physical defender who delivers a pop on contact to fight off blockers, as well as good lateral agility to avoid them. He's also a good fundamental tackler and an effective blitzer who exploits creases in the line and closes quickly in space."

He is exactly the type of LB needed for Marinelli's system.

And speaking for myself, he has some of the traits that I want to get on the defense, like being highly physical and tough.

I don't know how anyone can be upset about taking this guy in the 4th round... unless you just get so caught up in where some mock draft guy at a computer thought he would be drafted.

 

[RS12]

Seriously, have you watched any tape?
Iowa vs LSU, Nebraska.
You might notice #44- he looks like a player.

Lov these guys that come on pasting scouting reports and ignore the 7th round prospect ranking because that part is wrong. They reached for need.

You have stars in your eyes.




Watch Iowa vs. LSU, Nebraska
and tell me where you see this player with what you're sa.
You might notice #44 by accident.

Dont worry. You arent on my ignore list.

 

[AsthmaField]

Seriously, have you watched any tape?
Iowa vs LSU, Nebraska.
You might notice #44- he looks like a player.

Lov these guys that come on pasting scouting reports and ignore the 7th round prospect ranking because that part is wrong. They reached for need.

You have stars in your eyes.




Watch Iowa vs. LSU, Nebraska
and tell me where you see this player with what you're sa.
You might notice #44 by accident.

I didn't say he was a great prospect or that he will be a good or bad player... just that you can understand why Marinelli would want him on his defense. Good lateral agility, physical, compact athletic frame, closes quickly. If he is a good player of not, I don't know... but he has traits Marinelli likes.

That's what I was saying.

Geez bro... what did Hitchens take your girl from you or something?

I mean, really you can go find some low-lights of his and post a bad game of his, but what I do know is that he was Iowa's Defensive MVP last season and that Marinelli and the pro scouts in Dallas signed off on the guy.

 

[AbeBeta]

When he could have been picked up later, it was stupid to draft him at this point. It is a matter of getting the most value at every pick.

If you believe rankings by people who don't actually work for NFL teams then yes

 

[xwalker]

I didn't say he was a great prospect or that he will be a good or bad player... just that you can understand why Marinelli would want him on his defense. Good lateral agility, physical, compact athletic frame, closes quickly. If he is a good player of not, I don't know... but he has traits Marinelli likes.

That's what I was saying.

Geez bro... what did Hitchens take your girl from you or something?

I mean, really you can go find some low-lights of his and post a bad game of his, but what I do know is that he was Iowa's Defensive MVP last season and that Marinelli and the pro scouts in Dallas signed off on the guy.

I've watched all of his snaps in 4 games. I really like him now.

 

[gmoney112]

I've watched all of his snaps in 4 games. I really like him now.

Do you think he's a candidate for the Will spot? Admittedly, I haven't seen any of his tape but Marinelli did use a guy in Chicago that I think would be pretty similar to what I've read, in Lance Briggs.

People think we need pure speed at Will, but Briggs was dominant for years in this scheme and he had similar attributes to Hitchens.

 

[texbumthelife]

Honestly, I know he doesn't have the combine or workout stats, but watching him play reminds me a lot of Shazier.

 

[Macnalty]

Do you think he's a candidate for the Will spot? Admittedly, I haven't seen any of his tape but Marinelli did use a guy in Chicago that I think would be pretty similar to what I've read, in Lance Briggs.

People think we need pure speed at Will, but Briggs was dominant for years in this scheme and he had similar attributes to Hitchens.

Eberflus said he will play middle in an interview earlier today. He was all bubbly about him in fact.

 

[iceberg]

Seriously, have you watched any tape?
Iowa vs LSU, Nebraska.
You might notice #44- he looks like a player.

Lov these guys that come on pasting scouting reports and ignore the 7th round prospect ranking because that part is wrong. They reached for need.

You have stars in your eyes.




Watch Iowa vs. LSU, Nebraska
and tell me where you see this player with what you're sa.
You might notice #44 by accident.

No, gave VCR to goodwill in 1990 something

 

[xwalker]

Do you think he's a candidate for the Will spot? Admittedly, I haven't seen any of his tape but Marinelli did use a guy in Chicago that I think would be pretty similar to what I've read, in Lance Briggs.

People think we need pure speed at Will, but Briggs was dominant for years in this scheme and he had similar attributes to Hitchens.

I think he could play all 3 spots, but will probably be the backup MLB as a rookie.

 

[starfrombirth]

I've watched all of his snaps in 4 games. I really like him now.

where did you go? I couldn't get a lot from the video posted above.

 

[xwalker]

where did you go? I couldn't get a lot from the video posted above.

Pull up the videos of Christian Kirksey and watch #31.

 

[rkell87]

Has led Iowa the last 2 years, sounds like our back up MLB, caught everybody by surprise but in Willy McClay doing his thing I trust

If this guy comes in and helps our defense then who cares what round he is drafted. This guy has a knack for timely big plays, so let's see what he can do first before saying he sucks. I believe in Marinelli and Will

it's not will and marinelli it's the special teams coach and jerry said as much