Cavanaugh on Delpit

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Was listening to the Trust the Tape podcast and Jeff Cavanaugh cited some statistics regarding Delpit’s missed tackle percentages.

He mentioned Delpit missed 20% of his tackles in 2018 and 24% in 2019.

I can’t find the source of his stats but did find this PFF article from back in early Nov. 2019 just before the Bama/LSU game: “He (Delpit) has missed 13 of his 54 total tackle attempts [...]”

That equates to 24% which coincides with Cavanaugh’s number.

Either way, missing 20-24% of your tackle attempts over two seasons is HORRENDOUS.
 

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Was listening to the Trust the Tape podcast and Jeff Cavanaugh cited some statistics regarding Delpit’s missed tackle percentages.

He mentioned Delpit missed 20% of his tackles in 2018 and 24% in 2019.

I can’t find the source of his stats but did find this PFF article from back in early Nov. 2019 just before the Bama/LSU game: “He (Delpit) has missed 13 of his 54 total tackle attempts [...]”

That equates to 24% which coincides with Cavanaugh’s number.

Either way, missing 20-24% of your tackle attempts over two seasons is HORRENDOUS.

Not good, but his coverage stats are the opposite in a good way.

I'm a Delpit fan but I do get the concerns. My thing on him is he has traits you can't teach and coach and weaknesses you can. Length, athleticism, quickness and instincts aren't coachable. He'd come in day 1 and be the best coverage safety we have and be able to give us snaps as a nickel/dime CB.

He's kind of like a bigger, longer, more athletic version of Woods that can cover better.
 

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Oh and didn't the Cowboys lead the league in missed tackles last year? I am sure adding a 76% tackler will do wonders for that particular issue.
 

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Was listening to the Trust the Tape podcast and Jeff Cavanaugh cited some statistics regarding Delpit’s missed tackle percentages.

He mentioned Delpit missed 20% of his tackles in 2018 and 24% in 2019.

I can’t find the source of his stats but did find this PFF article from back in early Nov. 2019 just before the Bama/LSU game: “He (Delpit) has missed 13 of his 54 total tackle attempts [...]”

That equates to 24% which coincides with Cavanaugh’s number.

Either way, missing 20-24% of your tackle attempts over two seasons is HORRENDOUS.
Debunks the whole injury excuse
 

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The cornerback C. J. Henderson has the same affliction. Being good in coverage is only part of the job. It's the same on offense WRs and TEs have to be willing to block as well as run routes.
 

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Oh and didn't the Cowboys lead the league in missed tackles last year? I am sure adding a 76% tackler will do wonders for that particular issue.

Seriously, the last thing this defense needs is to add another poor tackler.

When we had Mo Claiborne it was like playing defense with 10 guys instead of 11.
 

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Not good, but his coverage stats are the opposite in a good way.

I'm a Delpit fan but I do get the concerns. My thing on him is he has traits you can't teach and coach and weaknesses you can. Length, athleticism, quickness and instincts aren't coachable. He'd come in day 1 and be the best coverage safety we have and be able to give us snaps as a nickel/dime CB.

He's kind of like a bigger, longer, more athletic version of Woods that can cover better.
He’s a pretty good coverage guy who is not a great tackle
If he was a CB that might be a bit more acceptable but a safety has to tackle
I’ve watch him a bunch and he is a Cover guy who can play day one but I just don’t know that he can be a great safety because of his run defense
 

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He’s a pretty good coverage guy who is not a great tackle
If he was a CB that might be a bit more acceptable but a safety has to tackle
I’ve watch him a bunch and he is a Cover guy who can play day one but I just don’t know that he can be a great safety because of his run defense

If you draft him with a plan to maximize his strengths I think he’s fine.
 

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I recognize the weakness.

I personally think he plays as a Byron Jones (rookie year) type big nickel as a rookie and is worth the pick at 17-25.
 

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I recognize the weakness.

I personally think he plays as a Byron Jones (rookie year) type big nickel as a rookie and is worth the pick at 17-25.

He’d give us the best back end FS play we’ve had in over a decade, he can man up against TEs and give us nickel/dime CB reps.

I agree the tackling issue is legit but think that is something that can be improved if he has the right head / mindset.

If so, he can do a LOT to help make this a better defense.
 
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