IMO he is the prototype DT for the scheme. I think he is still the defensive steal of that draft if he can stay healthly and have a full off season to prepare going into 2019.He's a nice DT. Nothing more, nothing less.
I do not expect him to make the jump like Lawrence did. Different kinds of players. I don't think Collins possesses the raw talent that Lawrence has.
It could be said that Maliek is a victim of his versatility to play both tackle positions.When Collins was a rookie, I thought he'd end up being an elite DT. Now i'm not so sure. He flashes brilliance, but so infrequently. Maybe being a full-time 3T will help?
When Collins was a rookie, I thought he'd end up being an elite DT. Now i'm not so sure. He flashes brilliance, but so infrequently. Maybe being a full-time 3T will help?
This will be year 4 for Maliek.IMO Maliek is like Tank. The only thing that has really been able to slow the growth of the kid is injuries. I am expecting a break out season this year. Thoughts?
IMO he is the prototype DT for the scheme. I think he is still the defensive steal of that draft if he can stay healthly and have a full off season to prepare going into 2019.
Yea I realized that after I created the thread. Couldnt make a change. Tank year 4 Maliek year 4 was the comparison I was going for.This will be year 4 for Maliek.
IMO Maliek is like Tank. The only thing that has really been able to slow the growth of the kid is injuries. I am expecting a break out season this year. Thoughts?
Tank was just a guy until he wasnt a couple of seasons ago.I really see no similarities other then some injuries. Tank is a beast and Collins is a JAG.
Tank was just a guy until he wasnt a couple of seasons ago.
Maliek had 5 sacks from the DT position as a rookie.Not really. Tank had 8 sacks in his 2nd year and he didnt even play the entire year. People like to say he came out of nowhere, but it simply isnt the case.
Maliek had 5 sacks from the DT position as a rookie.
Hence the Tank comparison.I remember. At that point everyone was talking about how great he was going to be. Not much since. And yes, some was due to injury. After 4 years you know what you have. Tank is a beast and Collins isnt.