Film study on Cowboys draft picks

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[Gambit]

I like the mental make up of this young man, I'd not bet against him carving out a role for himself either here or in the NFL in general.

 

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[darthseinfeld]

I like the mental make up of this young man, I'd not bet against him carving out a role for himself either here or in the NFL in general.

He is a better prospect than Fehoko was. Fehoko was too linier. His ability to plant and cut just wasn't there

 

[DallasEast]

Commentators, like this video creator, have been pushing the family relationship between Marist Liufau and Puka Nacua. He emphasized it by using examples like the Bosa brothers, Diggs brothers and Watts brothers. There is a difference between those relationships with Liufau and Nacua, who are cousins. Family relationships are more the exception than typical as far as transitioning from the college level to the NFL and making a pro level impact.

That said, I hope Liufau belongs in the exception category. His cousin took the opportunity of Cooper Kupp's slow return to the Los Angeles Rams starting lineup and literally exploded onto the scene during his rookie season. Nacua is a solid, all-around NFL WR. Mike Zimmer's defense gained a sure asset if Liufau can play at or above the level of his cousin in his rookie season, albeit at a totally different position.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

so he is just another Lawrence.

 

[Teeroy]

We can only hope he is another Lawrence

 

[DasTex]

so he is just another Lawrence.

And that's a bad thing?

 

[big dog cowboy]

He’s a highly intelligent linebacker with a nose for the ball and the physicality to punish running backs and receivers who dare to sneak out underneath. His hot motor will energize the Cowboys’ defense. Liufau is going to surprise those who have been questioning this draft pick. The Cowboys valued him over RB and accepting offers to trade down both. That speaks volumes about how they feel about him.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He’s a highly intelligent linebacker with a nose for the ball and the physicality to punish running backs and receivers who dare to sneak out underneath. His hot motor will energize the Cowboys’ defense. Liufau is going to surprise those who have been questioning this draft pick. The Cowboys valued him over RB and accepting offers to trade down both. That speaks volumes about how they feel about him.

3.8 tackles per game the last two years is very worrying

 

[visionary]

He’s a highly intelligent linebacker with a nose for the ball and the physicality to punish running backs and receivers who dare to sneak out underneath. His hot motor will energize the Cowboys’ defense. Liufau is going to surprise those who have been questioning this draft pick. The Cowboys valued him over RB and accepting offers to trade down both. That speaks volumes about how they feel about him.

A “highly intelligent LB” with “a great motor” playing against inferior competition gets 3.8 tackles/game but “he will surprise” against NFL competition LOL

Pretty much the definition of snake oil salesman or a blind fan

Take your pick

 

[zrinkill]

And that's a bad thing?

I like Tank ..... but considering Micah "the mouth" was getting double and triple teamed and no one else could get to the QB is troubling.

 

[big dog cowboy]

3.8 tackles per game the last two years is very worrying

A “highly intelligent LB” with “a great motor” playing against inferior competition gets 3.8 tackles/game but “he will surprise” against NFL competition LOL

It's been pretty well documented how much he was misused at ND last year.

 

[jterrell]

Saw an Athletic article that talked about this being an analytics draft.

Dallas built a massive analytics department ran by Dark Park and Will McClay is a huge supporter. So this draft being about best available athlete was readily apparent.
Also noted that analytics scorecards rated Dallas very highly for htis draft with one prominent one ranking them 4th overall for most value. The three that ranked above them were the teams with the top 3 picks.

Combined with the note about R4 reach at LB this all kind of spells out the draft. They got to R4 and had 2 "needs" left on their board. LB/RB but the LB was rated higher so went that direction.
It is the kind of decision we all make in mocks when we can't get 4 trade downs and stack up 15 draft picks.

 

[jterrell]

It's been pretty well documented how much he was misused at ND last year.

He was also just really bad at tackling. 38% tackle rate.
He is aggressive and athletic but plays too high for a backer and had terrible technique.
Dallas is betting on his overall athleticism and being able to dial in technique.
He was one of the best coverage LB in the country and I am pretty sure year 1 is all about 3rd down Mike duties and STs.

 

[jterrell]

He was also just really bad at tackling. 38% tackle rate.
He is aggressive and athletic but plays too high for a backer and had terrible technique.
Dallas is betting on his overall athleticism and being able to dial in technique.
He was one of the best coverage LB in the country and I am pretty sure year 1 is all about 3rd down Mike duties and STs.

To counterbalance this take, Louis Riddick LOVED the Marist pick.
So, there is some juice there, but those tackle numbers are firm stats not projections.