- 28,043
- 10,465
- Joined
- Jan 7, 2004
Let's do this, brotha. You want to throw out tackling numbers, that's fine. That particular statistic aside, Kuechly is the surer tackler. I don't think even the strongest Lavonte David supporter would argue against that point. Kuechly has better instincts and higher motor. I could make a case he's a better team leader defensively. David has shown lapses in judgement and concentration on the field, like the late-hit on Geno I referenced last season.
Where does David have Kuechly beat? Rangier, more athletic. Although Luke is deceptively athletic, don't let pigmentation fool you. Lavonte is better pressuring and getting after the QB. More reliable in coverage, makes plays in that regard, forcing turnovers. He's really the second-coming of Derrick Brooks to the pleasure of loyal Tampa fans.
P-Willy is an energetic player but still doesn't have the motor Kuechly possesses. Luke is better in coverage than Willis.Healthy Cush > Luke
Willis > Luke
Behind Watt Earl is the 2nd beat defensive player in the game.
Haven't seen enough of EB.
The Seattle defense is built around Earl. Esp when they drop 4 DEs in their packages and force you to make a decision againest him.
I wanted him in that draft so ******* bad man, only 6 picks away
I know you said healthy and Cush is a Bergen County guy, but he doesn't stay on the field enough to truly challenge Kuechly.
I rank Luke over ET, but I can entertain and hear out why Thomas is more valuable or better defensively than Kuechly.
Definitely had me wrong out of all the Texas DB's and safeties in particular. Believed Griffin would have the better career than ET. Some of the angles Thomas took at Texas were questionable.
EB and Byrd are not far behind ET. Byrd is every bit the ball hawk Thomas is. He's poised for an opportunistic year under Rob Ryan in NOLA. Now that he's healthy and paid.
Hawk had his best year since his rookie season. Will probably never play well enough to validate his high draft slot, fifth overall. But a sure tackler in his own right.
Post your top-10. I'd like to discuss this matter with you.
Part of me believes he wrote the article for exposure and viewership.
That '15 first-round pick could be the top selection in the entire draft. Very valuable to Cleveland's growth and ability to possibly jump the Steelers, Ravens, and Bengals in the AFC North.
