Thread: 10/20 games...who do you have your eye on today?

Originally Posted by Dream

Well, I think they're classic 3 technique's who can shoot the gap and get to the quarterback. There are obviously some differences, but Ellis isn't the kind of player you'd want in Bates' system. Not that you can discredit a player due to size, but his skill set doesn't seem to play up to the strengths players need as DT's in this system. If we do scrap his system and change, he'd be a nice prospect to have. I don't see him as being a great fit though. He'd do well in Tampa Bay or Indianapolis.

I think i understand what you're getting at. A better D-lineman for Bates system would be more of a 'clogger', a heavier guy, than a 'gap shooter'. . . i think. Knowing what the DT's are asked to do, that makes sense.

Well, in Bates' defense you want guys who can get into gaps and attack them as well, but can hold up at the POA as well. Ellis is a finesse guy, and I don't think he would do well here.