Is DeForest Buckner a DE or DT for us?

[Parcells4Life]

This article says he's one of 2 DLinemen we've brought in 3 times. Is he the next Jason Hatcher? 3-4 DE to be a monster 4-3 DT?

http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2016/04/ex-duck_deforest_buckner_targe.html

I can't see Marinelli bumping Crawford so maybe these two could play together inside. Then there's a problem with Cedric Thornton who was also brought in for that role.

There has to be a role for him somewhere or they wouldn't pay that much attention to him.

 

[ConceptCoop]

I think he's a DE on early downs and DT in passing situations. That said, do not want.

 

[JohnsKey19]

The buzz around him his awfully quiet lately. Hmmmm. If I had to put money on it, if Ramsey is off the board, Buckner will be the pick. And the board will crash.

 

[Aven8]

Ewe already have Buckner in Irving IMO. Almost the same player but Irving has just scratched the service IMO.

 

[unionjack8]

hopefully neither on this team

 

[Gaede]

Good player, not worth #4. Can see the team loving him though

 

[TheFinisher]

Base LE who kicks inside to rush on 3rd downs. He's absolutely in play at 4 IMO, team has done a ton of work on him and he's easily got the highest ceiling of any of the defensive lineman in the class.

 

[Romotil45]

I think he's a DE on early downs and DT in passing situations. That said, do not want.

Agreed he plays too high to be an every down DT. He is best suited at DE. Also I prefer Bosa.

 

[Gaede]

Base LE who kicks inside to rush on 3rd downs. He's absolutely in play at 4 IMO, team has done a ton of work on him and he's easily got the highest ceiling of any of the defensive lineman in the class.

True, he does have awesome upside

 

[DeaconMoss]

Agreed he plays too high to be an every down DT. He is best suited at DE. Also I prefer Bosa.

I was big on buckner. But after watching some tape he just doesn't seem to show up all the time. I think bosa is a better player. That drug issue though will haunt us even more now bc of dlaw.

 

[tm1119]

Buckner >> Bosa. I'm actually starting to warm up to the idea of Buckner IF Ramsey is gone and there are no trade back options.

 

[conner01]

This article says he's one of 2 DLinemen we've brought in 3 times. Is he the next Jason Hatcher? 3-4 DE to be a monster 4-3 DT?

http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2016/04/ex-duck_deforest_buckner_targe.html

I can't see Marinelli bumping Crawford so maybe these two could play together inside. Then there's a problem with Cedric Thornton who was also brought in for that role.

There has to be a role for him somewhere or they wouldn't pay that much attention to him.

You can play 4 DT's
Keep them fresh and hungry
Buckner would be better inside where he would be quicker than guards or center. On the edge Bosa would be a better option

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Base LE who kicks inside to rush on 3rd downs. He's absolutely in play at 4 IMO, team has done a ton of work on him and he's easily got the highest ceiling of any of the defensive lineman in the class.

For the record, I prefer Buckner over Bozo by a mile inside and out - his ceiling is the best in the Draft.