Cowboys workout DeForest Buckner, coming in for visit

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Drew Boylhart (The Huddle Report) PARAPHRASED

DeForest Buckner DE Oregon

STRENGTHS
DeForest plays mostly in a 2-gap system. He has the size to impact in any style of defensive front, which is a good thing. He reminds me a lot of former Kansas City Chiefs DL Tyson Jackson who was the 3rd overall selection in the 2009 draft. Deforest has a lot of potential. He has the long arms and legs you look for in a pass rusher, and the size to play more than one position on the defensive line. Deforest plays hard on every snap and looks like he has a very good work ethic. When allowed to shoot the gap, he can be disruptive. Deforest should be a solid defensive lineman for the next level and given the time with better coaching he could turn himself into a more productive defensive lineman also.

CONCERNS
Deforest has very immature defensive lineman skills right now. He struggles to consistently get off blocks. And, he's easily pushed off balance when shooting the gap, because his footwork is so poor. He must improve his leg strength to increase his balance, and he must improve his hand strength to shed blockers. His football IQ is lacking in identifying screens to his side, and understanding down and distance tendencies of his opponents.When Deforest is used on stunts, he's uncoordinated. His arms move faster than his feet, which will cause him problems with quick NFL OLmen. Deforest is not double teamed very much. But, when it happens, he's sometimes blown 5yds off the LOS. He has talent and size, but he has a long way to go.

TALENT BOARD ROUND: 2
I like Deforest’s potential to improve, but in the first round I’m expecting a more complete player. Some team may choose to draft him earlier than I suggest,but selecting him later in the draft would be very smart. Remember Michael Strahan didn’t get selected until the 2nd round. But, Michael dominated double teams and dominated his position. Deforest does not dominate his position, and he doesn't require a double teams to take him out of a play.
 
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Still trying to wrap my head around this one.



I must be missing something. The game above was against the closest proximity he will face in terms of an NFL-caliber offensive line and attack. His impact in this game was hardly earth shattering.

In fact, a lot of times, if they needed short yards, they doubled him and there was practically nothing he could do about it.
 
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marchetta said:
DeForest plays mostly in a 2-gap system. He has the size to impact in any style of defensive front, which is a good thing. He reminds me a lot of former Kansas City Chiefs DL Tyson Jackson who was the 3rd overall selection in the 2009 draft.
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Someone go ask Scott Pioli if he thinks this was a good idea in retrospect.
 
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So he hates the trees AND he has bad footwork to boot. Hippies and Dancers everywhere cringe at the thought.
 
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