Why did we take Bohanna over Tonga?

[darthseinfeld]

I really don't get it. We took Bo at 192, Tonga went at 250. How is Bo a better prospect?

Leverage in the trenches seemed to be a priority. They kept passing on short armed Togiai, a guy they have been linked too.

 

[Hardline]

I'm just happy we got a big fat man in the draft. And he doesn't look all that fat as far as a big belly goes. He's just looks like a big strong giant.

 

[cowboyec]

im just glad we got 1 finally.
with Osa...love the new additions to the DT group.
my guess on why Bohanna over Tonga...length.
and tho i like Tonga...i thought Bohanna got better pressure on the QB.

my take away from this class is how we ALL missed on marvin wilson.
we...as die hard fans and draftniks LOVED the guy....and all 32 teams passed on him...IN EVERY SINGLE ROUND.
boy was i wrong.
but i still like the guy and would have taken him.

 

[cowboyec]

and i was wrong about iowa's daviyon nixon.
i thought he'd go in the 2nd or 3rd.
boy was i wrong on that one.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

im just glad we got 1 finally.
with Osa...love the new additions to the DT group.
my guess on why Bohanna over Tonga...length.
and tho i like Tonga...i thought Bohanna got better pressure on the QB.

my take away from this class is how we ALL missed on marvin wilson.
we...as die hard fans and draftniks LOVED the guy....and all 32 teams passed on him...IN EVERY SINGLE ROUND.
boy was i wrong.
but i still like the guy and would have taken him.

I think he might still be injured and teams are cautious. Really wish Dallas would have got him as undrafted guy but will wish him well in Cleveland

 

[KingintheNorth]

He has size/length on Tonga but this kid has bottom of the league athleticism and movement skills. And I mean amongst fellow 1Tech's.

 

[kskboys]

How is he not? He played against much better competition and is a rock. Enthrall me with your genius. He was taken in the 7th round so all 32 teams were not very impressed. But you apparently are smarter than all of them.

I am glad you acknowledge my superior intelligence.

 

[BourbonBalz]

I am glad you acknowledge my superior intelligence.

Glad to make you feel good. Now, are you going to actually answer the question?

 

[kskboys]

You know damn well he wont give you a real breakdown explaining why. Lol

You know damn well you wouldn't be able to comprehend it.

 

[kskboys]

Glad to make you feel good. Now, are you going to actually answer the question?

No, I don't engage in conversations w/ those who aren't capable of adult convo. If you'd like to try again, I'd be more than happy to explain.

 

[kskboys]

Apparently Quinn and McClay want longer arms on our DL...Bohanna 34"...Tonga 31"
Osa and Gholston also had 34"

Arm length
3 years younger

Bohanna had the 4th highest run grade on PFF last year for DT’s. I believe Broaddus had mentioned there was interest so they didn’t just draft a body. Outside of McNeil, not much separation between these big guys. They liked him best. Simple as that.

Makes sense.

 

[BourbonBalz]

No, I don't engage in conversations w/ those who aren't capable of adult convo. If you'd like to try again, I'd be more than happy to explain.

Frankly I couldn’t care less. You’re the one that claimed Tonga was superior and that he should’ve been the pick. The ones actually making the picks disagree. We all can have our opinions on players, but if you’re going to make a statement like you did, at least state why. But again, I don’t really care.

 

[DanA]

Togiai: 296lbs and has 31.75" arms
Bohanna: 330lbs and 34" arms

Togiai might be stronger (don't know) but does not have the same weight to anchor, nor the length to hand fight in two gap role. I think Bohanna has a very specific role which is to line up right over the center, eat up double teams and fight in his role as a two gap nose tackle. Togiai might be a better player overall, but in this specific role, Bohanna is a better fit.

 

[stilltheguru]

I rest my case

You know damn well you wouldn't be able to comprehend it.

 

[Carter]

I was curious why we took Ball ahead of D'Ante Smith too....except that maybe he is more of a pure OT.

Because Ball has starting LT Potential: Atleast to the Draft Day Analyst guys.

Given the state of Tyron Smith and the terrible play of Steele i think it was more useful to get a true LT.

 

[Carter]

Longer arms = more tipped passes

If he can jump at 350+ lbs lol

 

[John813]

I was curious why we took Ball ahead of D'Ante Smith too....except that maybe he is more of a pure OT.

From what I've read on Ball is that he is a good football prospect with potential to be a LT in the NFL but was/is a POS as a human.The only reason he was available in day 3 was that FSU/GF incidents.

I guess Jerry is transitioning from rehabing injured prospects with upside to prospects with off the field issues again.

 

[darthseinfeld]

If he can jump at 350+ lbs lol

I think he got to 320ish, and really hope it stays that way

 

[tyke1doe]

If he can jump at 350+ lbs lol

Don't need to jump. How many passes have been tipped by a DE or DT getting his hands up?
If a quarterback is in the pocket, a lineman can tip the ball before the quarterback reaches the pinnacle of his throw.
Throws don't go straight up to the Jumbotron. LOL! They leave the quarterback's hand and arch upward. Plenty of opportunity for a lineman to tip a ball without jumping.

 

[bonafidebanter]

"We have a team full of long arms!"

_Skip Bayless

Makes me laugh every time I hear about long arms!!