***Day Three Draft Thread***
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TheFinisher
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Great Pick.
That DL room got better this weekend.
That DL room got better this weekend.
ElGatoGrande
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As a Sooner follower I applaud the pick, Tapper flashed often despite being a 4-3 type DE in a 3-4 defense,,, and it's hard to rack up sacks in the fast pace Big 12 spread offenses.
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Yeah he would do stuff like that or disappear for several games. But again playing out of position and inexperienced player. Could be a great pick.
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Watch him run down Amari Cooper from behind in the second play of the video below.
Tapper has great speed and power, if he can learn to use his hands he'll be a nice player. It does worry me that he is so raw coming out of OU though.
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ESPN Steve Muench on Tapper:
Tapper ran the fastest 40 (4.59) out of all the defensive linemen at the scouting combine and posted above-average results in every other test except the bench press. He sets the edge well against the run as he has the length to keep blockers off his frame and the quick hands to disengage once he locates the ball. Tapper is a developing pass-rusher who needs to continue to evolve as a hand fighter, but he got better during the course of his college career. He has the potential to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. -- Steve Muench
Tapper ran the fastest 40 (4.59) out of all the defensive linemen at the scouting combine and posted above-average results in every other test except the bench press. He sets the edge well against the run as he has the length to keep blockers off his frame and the quick hands to disengage once he locates the ball. Tapper is a developing pass-rusher who needs to continue to evolve as a hand fighter, but he got better during the course of his college career. He has the potential to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. -- Steve Muench
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And thats all you can ask for in the 4th.
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If you dont know that was Allen i am taking your fan card....lol. JK
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The difference between this year and prior years is that the Cowboys didn't reach for a small-school physical freak who hasn't played against higher level competition.
Tapper has proven skills.
Tapper has proven skills.
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That highlight of him running that guy down from like 10 yards behind was Larry Allen like...
endersdragon
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Sounds like prescription (pain killer maybe?) so if he can prove he had it legitimately he doesn't face a suspension.
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Larry Allen. Still love watching that play.
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Remember when Selvie came off the couch. Tapper may be young and not yet polished but, he puts the shade on Selvie. Look up Boys,
the team is improving as we watch. Get on board or become a Deadskin.
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Mammoth hands too. 11.5 inches. And arm length. Not sure how much that can help him but still interesting.
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endersdragon
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It's been a few years lol! Didn't Free do it once too?
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He has nice size. I wonder how stout is he against the run?
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Tapper reminds me of an "Anthony Spencer-type" which ain't all bad.