Why you should R.E.L.A.X. about Taco Charlton

[Stash]

I like your list I could probably make one twice as long with first-round busts.

This is such a difficult year for me to evaluate people because I have so many things I'm evaluating at one time the offensive line, the defensive line, the linebackers, the defense backs the wide receivers it's just the never ending list
Oh and lest we forget the Glorious coordinators and head coach
So Taco I'm just going to relax as you say and evaluate him on another day and hope for the best

I just wish the Excusemakers would shut up about him.

There's an old saying that says "if you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all".

And right now, there's nothing nice to say about Taco Charlton. He's doing little to nothing.

If people had any sense, they wouldn't be saying anything, much less starting threads trying to chastise people about it.

 

[reddyuta]

Tacos main problem is his bull rush doesnt quite work yet,he needs a lot of work physically.

 

[Verdict]

The trade off is that a DE costs more than say a 4-3 LB; therefore when you hit on a DE in the draft that produces early, then your pick was more valuable than hitting on a 4-3 LB.

That's very true. The question isn't just about WHETHER he pans out but WHEN. It's an inexact science for sure.

But if Taco doesn't hit during his rookie contract and pay enough dividends to justify his draft pick status DURING his rookie contract term then the only thing we gained for the pick even if he hits is that we get the first attempt to negotiate a contract with him when his second contract comes up.

 

[Verdict]

Tacos main problem is his bull rush doesnt quite work yet,he needs a lot of work physically.

His main problem is he isn't very good. At least right now.

 

[jjktkk]

I just wish the Excusemakers would shut up about him.

LOL, weren't you just clamoring to me about "free speech" on here?

There's an old saying that says "if you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all".

And right now, there's nothing nice to say about Taco Charlton. He's doing little to nothing.

If people had any sense, they wouldn't be saying anything, much less starting threads trying to chastise people about it.

Where on this thread is someone chastising you? Unless I missed something, isn't the OP is just telling people to be patient with Taco, who we both can agree has been a disappointment so far?

 

[Stash]

LOL, weren't you just clamoring to me about "free speech" on here?

You'll have to quote me on that. It's likely more fabrication from you.

Where on this thread is someone chastising you? Unless I missed something, isn't the OP is just telling people to be patient with Taco, who we both can agree has been a disappointment so far?

Is spelling relax out to people supposed to be complimentary? No. So I guess you missed that.

Yes, we can agree he's been a disappointment thus far. Therefore, it's stupid to be telling people to relax about their disappointment.

 

[Zekeats]

He is getting 36% cumulatively and doing nothing.

NYG - 46%
DEN - 43%
ARI - 25%
RAMS - 32%
GB - 13%
SF - 58%
WAS - 37%

Take out GB, his percentage rises to 42%. Four tackles, one assist and a pass defensed. That is not good in anyone's book

Who are you going to bench? Give him all of Mayowa's 40%?

Sorry, with the kind of production he is posting when he has played, it is almost ridiculous to consider giving him 75% of the snaps give his lack of production.

Bottomline is that when he is out there, he needs to make plays.

Seize opportunities. Earn it.

Getting 3 downs here and 2 downs here and 4 more there isn't the best way to see what a players made of. Some if not most players play better being in the game for long stretches. I would 100% be ok with taking away snaps from Mayowa the JAG. He doesn't impact the game any more than Taco could.

 

[Hayseed]

Most players have at least one trait that jumps out at you. Speed, strength, size/speed ratio, hands. Truth is, Taco at this time really doesnt have any stand out trait. Thus the reason for his struggles. I guess if you had to find ONE it would be length. Problem is length doesnt mean much if you dont have at LEAST one of the other attributes to go along with it. REALLY hope Im wrong but I dont even see him as a future Greg Ellis type,.. Never did. I instead see him topping out as a decent run defending LEFT defensive end capable of ending up with around 4 sacks per year at best. Basically a Jag.

 

[Alexander]

Tacos main problem is his bull rush doesnt quite work yet,he needs a lot of work physically.

The bull rush doesn't work. His little spin and pirouette doesn't work.

 

[CowboyRoy]

(Good Read Lets Hope Taco Figures it all out).

Nick Perry ('12, 28th overall) - didn't really do jack for four seasons before breaking out in his fifth year, hitting free agency as a target for many Dallas fans, and a good start to this year
Melvin Ingram ('12, 18th overall) - did even less than Perry for three seasons, then had an even bigger breakout and currently has the look of a long-time rush threat
Whitney Mercilus ('12, 26th overall) - this was quite a year for these guys. Put up 5-7 sacks for his first three seasons but did little other than offer pass-rush flashes...before then emerging as a much more complete and threatening player
Cameron Heyward ('11, 31st overall) - looked like a useless bust for two years, then improved steadily and became a core 3-4 DE
Cameron Jordan ('11, 24th overall) - 15 starts as a rookie...1 sack. Yeah, he's been a LOT better ever since
Robert Quinn ('11. 14th overall) - nothing more than a decent rush specialist as a rookie, 5 sacks and little else...and then he leapt off the page from there
Derrick Morgan ('10, 16th overall) - hardly did a thing for two years, before then becoming a quality starter for years afterwards
Jerry Hughes ('10, 31st overall) - in three years in Indy, was basically a piece of garbage. Then he moved on to Buffalo and has been a core rusher for them ever since. The Colts didn't have patience; learn from their mistake.
Jason Pierre-Paul ('10, 15th overall) - you know how good he's been, sans home explosives, since he took the league by storm in 2011. What you might forget is that he managed only 4.5 sacks and a measly 17 tackles as a rookie
Chris Long ('08, 2nd overall) - more run-stopper than pass rusher for two seasons, disappointing from such a high pick, but then Long fully lived up to the billing after that (until his body started to break down)
Anthony Spencer ('07, 26th overall) - just a decent little piece for two seasons, then he became a rock against the run who was underrated against the pass due to getting more hurries than sacks, and then he had his full emergence in 2012...before a knee injury ruined the rest
Mario Williams ('06, 1st overall) - a true specimen, yet that only added up to 4.5 sacks in year one. It got a lot better after that.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017/10/30/16562452/why-you-should-r-e-l-a-x-about-taco-charlton

gotta love how some fans justfy ineptitude by pointing out that others have been bad too. Its not just the lack of production for Taco. Its more how pathetically bad he looks getting completely overwhelmed out there. They toss him around like a rag doll. His body language is bad. And its not like he is even getting close on plays. He is typically nowhere near the play. He is bad against the run and the pass. Gets little push, has one move that doest work, seems weak and slow. Demarcus Ware didnt have great stats, but you could see quite clearly the guy was going to be good. With Taco its completely the opposite.

 

[CowboyRoy]

And not to mention non of these guys mastered the taco Spin move at such a young age.
That dude can spin himself right into a double team better than any rookie I’ve seen...



Just kidding...he will figure it out and be fine.

Love the humor. Good stuff.

 

[Floatyworm]

He needs to get into the weight room and work....add some weight...get stronger. Seriously..Tacos w/ no meat...suck.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Tyron does that to top tier pass rushers on a regular basis.

Back in 2014 Parnell did that to Ryan Kerrigan about 10 times per game.

In all fairness, that's because Parnell in 2014 was arguably the greatest RT in the history of the NFL

 

[xwalker]

In all fairness, that's because Parnell in 2014 was arguably the greatest RT in the history of the NFL

Greatest (post) Of All Time.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Greatest (post) Of All Time.

then Y NO LIKE!?

 

[Bullet22]

And not to mention non of these guys mastered the taco Spin move at such a young age.
That dude can spin himself right into a double team better than any rookie I’ve seen...



Just kidding...he will figure it out and be fine.

He does spin inside alot...He should get better....

 

[CWR]

You'll have to quote me on that. It's likely more fabrication from you.



Is spelling relax out to people supposed to be complimentary? No. So I guess you missed that.

Yes, we can agree he's been a disappointment thus far. Therefore, it's stupid to be telling people to relax about their disappointment.

He has been disappointing thus far but I really havent had much time to marinate in the disappoinment becaue Ive been too busy watching our DL kill opposing QBs. It makes it so much easier to be patient. While Im not encouraged with the pick Im also not ruing over it either. Weve made plenty of mistakes but more often than not these guys develop into really good players. Next year I will be expecting much much more from Taco, or if he becomes neccessary this year lol.

 

[lostar2009]

More reason why this guy should have been drafted in the 2nd round.

 

[Pants]

He HAS TO get stronger....can’t hand fight at all with OL. Once they hook onto him, he’s done.....and, usually ends up on the ground. Serious balance issues.

....and we ALL know that opposing OL never hold against Dallas

 

[Verdict]

More reason why this guy should have been drafted in the 2nd round.

Or later.