Marist Liufau already being called a potential 'draft-day steal'

[sbark]

Sounds like Dallas has so much linebacker talent that they could probably switch a few to the OL, which sounds thin in comparison.

Parsons to RB. /s

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Everyone is freaking out about Mazi and nose guard but the LB played much worse than NT last year IMO.

I am encouraged by the return of Overshown to go along with the addition of Kendricks and Liufau.

 

[beware_d-ware]

This is pretty amazing to hear coming from Mike Zimmer of all people. The dude never plays rookies.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Form the numerous videos that have been posted about Liafau during the draft process, the ONE issue I've seen with him is his tackling technique is NOT good - leads to him falling off ball carriers A LOT. But, that can actually be cleaned up. What those videos also showed though was a player that ALWAYS seems to know where to be, which (to me) is the MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT of playing LB at any level. I'm betting that's the intelligence Zimmer is constantly referring to when discussing this kid.

That's what I saw on college film. He's always heading towards the ball.

 

[Cowboys93]

Our LB corps will undoubtably lead the league in most luscious hair

 

[jrumann59]

so today he is a steal but on draft wasn't he called a reach? I am so confused

 

[big dog cowboy]

Everyone is freaking out about Mazi and nose guard but the LB played much worse than NT last year IMO.

I am encouraged by the return of Overshown to go along with the addition of Kendricks and Liufau.

Bell back to Safety where he belongs is another big step in the right direction.

 

[MikeT22]

We also have the worst fans in the league.

Don’t be so hard on yourself

 

[fivetwos]

Bell back to Safety where he belongs is another big step in the right direction.

Agreed but I’m not so sure he is fast enough. He did go undrafted also.

I’m concerned that he is a tweener that Quinn made good use of, but won’t fit in this scheme.

I don’t really know enough to be adamant about it, but it’s a legit question.

 

[MikeT22]

We hear this every year. Last year it was Deuce and Eric Scott.

”Cowboys ‘Steal’ Eric Scott Jr.: Could Rookie Push to Start?”

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...ter-rumors-starter-diggs-gilmore-camp-preview

I also remember when Nashon Wright was said to be the next Richard Sherman. Happens every year, eventually they may be right about one

 

[Rockport]

We hear this every year. Last year it was Deuce and Eric Scott.

”Cowboys ‘Steal’ Eric Scott Jr.: Could Rookie Push to Start?”

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...ter-rumors-starter-diggs-gilmore-camp-preview

I also remember when Nashon Wright was said to be the next Richard Sherman. Happens every year, eventually they may be right about one

 

[Carson]

2 years we will know if it was a good or bad pick. Where a guy was picked really doesn’t matter. All that matters is can he be an impactful player

Exactly right.

Too many people get caught up in they “it was a reach” or “they should’ve taken Marshawn Lloyd!” In a few years it doesn’t matter. Only if the guy can play

 

[blueblood70]

Form the numerous videos that have been posted about Liafau during the draft process, the ONE issue I've seen with him is his tackling technique is NOT good - leads to him falling off ball carriers A LOT. But, that can actually be cleaned up. What those videos also showed though was a player that ALWAYS seems to know where to be, which (to me) is the MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT of playing LB at any level. I'm betting that's the intelligence Zimmer is constantly referring to when discussing this kid.

It sounds a lot like Anthony Barr and maybe that's what Mike Zimmer sees in him... I mean they're looking at the intangibles they're looking at the guy not just the players will he ever be what Mike Zimmer hopes nobody knows that but they're talking in this article about what they see in him and his potential what he might be in this league that doesn't mean he will reach that potential....

 

[DCreppinBoysfan]

Will wait til September….

 

[speedkilz88]

Bell back to Safety where he belongs is another big step in the right direction.

I don't think he's guaranteed a spot as a SS looking at the depth chart.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't think he's guaranteed a spot as a SS looking at the depth chart.

Based on 2022, he does.

 

[gtb1943]

Exactly right.

Too many people get caught up in they “it was a reach” or “they should’ve taken Marshawn Lloyd!” In a few years it doesn’t matter. Only if the guy can play

I will call a pick a reach if he does not play up to his pick. I guess a steal is someone that achieves more than expected for that level of pick
Of course right now no one knows squat about this one

 

[Kingofholland]

To be honest I wasn't too thrilled with the pick with other guys out there when he was picked, but good hearing some positive things about him early on. I hope he will excel and make many of us look foolish for wanting to go another direction in that round.

 

[Bobhaze]

I like this of course but frankly until the pads come on and the hitting is for real its all smoke and mirrors

Agreed. Looking great in the meeting room and at OTAs is nice. I will withhold the anointing oil however until at least this kid has shown something in pads against top competition.

 

[Rayman70]

lets see how long lived this stays. How long will the honeymoon last with the staff and fans if he can't live up to this hype? Its really a disservice to the kid. Only in Dallas, do we hype up a mid round guy expecting all pro play and call him brilliant before he plays a down. That was zimmers words. My Lord, the kid better be good right out of the chute.