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Originally Posted by Mike
Exactly my point. My statement was made somewhat tongue in cheek. If he had come from any school other than UT, nobody would give a flip about him. I have watched every snap this season and my recollections are that he plays slow and he plays high and has not been effective.
As sorry as this sounds, he is not better than TJ, Zgonia, Robinson, Nading....
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I have watched every snap as well. I shave a lot of games on DVR, and I have seen Okam play.....but honestly, I don't think he has stood out in a good or bad way. He almost made a nice play in the backfield last week, but he hasnt been pushed around any more than our other DTs. UT has nothing to do with any fascination. It was widely accepted among scouts that Okams talent level is very high.....the question is his motor. Some say that has to do with a change in schemes at UT. Anyway, coaches will tell you that it usually takes 3 years for a DL to develop. I can tell you that Glenn Dorsey didnt stand out in any games I watched this year as well. I have not watched every KC snap....My disclaimer....I can't speak for everyone, but for me, my reasons are simple.
1. I am on a 3 year plan
2. He needs some experience. Sorry, but I have seen Zgonia pushed around so much, it tires me. He is a great locker room presence, but he has slipped a lot this year.
3. He does need to earn pt....I concede this point; however, there is a point you begin replacing veterans with youth as the season concludes. I think this is what most are asking.....See what he can do on the field. After all, there is a difference from the practice field and the playing field.
12-12-2008, 12:06 AM
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