[atljbo]

Thomas Dmitroff went into the FCS and drafted 2 of their big time DEs in back to back years.




[size=4]6'3 241lbs Kroy Biermann[/size]

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40 Yrd Dash: 4.75
20 Yrd Dash: 2.80
10 Yrd Dash: 1.59
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 29
Vertical Jump: 35
Broad Jump: 09'09"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.56
3-Cone Drill: 6.83

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Kroy Biermann Draft profile
BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter awarded All-America and all-Conference honors after his junior and senior campaigns. Recipient of the Buck Buchanan Award last year, given to the top defensive player in Division IAA. Senior totals included 70/18.5/16 after 78/14/11 as a junior.

POSITIVES: Disruptive small school pass rusher that projects to outside linebacker in the NFL. Plays with excellent pad level, gets leverage on opponents and quickly changes direction or immediately alters his angle of attack. Gets a good amount of momentum going up field, shows speed off the edge and fast pursuing from the backside. Plays with excellent balance, body control and rarely off his feet. Displays an array of moves working to get off blocks and chases all over the field to make positive plays. Instinctive and quickly locates the ball or diagnoses the action.

NEGATIVES: Can be a liability in run defense and exploited by large blockers. Stiff peddling in reverse and does not get depth dropping into coverage.

ANALYSIS: Bierman has been a pass rushing terror the past two seasons and offers possibilities as a rush linebacker in a 34 alignment. He must quickly accustom himself to the speed at the next level and learn to make plays in reverse yet could see action during his rookie season as a pass rush specialist.

I really like Kroy Biermann..In Kroy senior season he produced 70 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks.... That's sick... I feel like Kroy Biermann is mainly a situational guy as of now tho....... Right now Kroy Biermann looks like a LB playing DE...... If Kroy can bulk up to around 260, i think he has what it takes to be a legit starter..... Coach Hamilton is really high on Kroy.

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"Kroy knows how to play defensive line," Hamilton said Thursday. "He's got the speed so he's already got one advantage."

Biermann can be seen during organized team activities working one-on-one with Hamilton, himself a veteran pass rusher in the NFL. The two focus on the small things about playing defensive line -- like using hands to deflect holding offensive linemen.

Hamilton knows the tricks the opposition uses to slow speed rushers and he's taking every chance to warning Biermann.

"He's getting strength in the weight room," Hamilton said. "The tackles are bigger in the NFL and it's about using his hands. Offensive linemen can reach out, grab you and hold you inside (the shoulder pads). He's a speed rusher. He uses his speed as an advantage and he can use his hands to keep them from holding him."

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[size=4]6'2 266lbs Lawrence Sidbury[/size]


[size=3]40 Yrd Dash: 4.53
20 Yrd Dash: 2.63
10 Yrd Dash: 1.53
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 28
Vertical Jump: 35
Broad Jump: 10'00"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.43
3-Cone Drill: 7.46
Hand Length:35 3/8"
Arm Length: 10 3/4"[/size]


Lawrence Sidbury Draft profile
BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his junior season and named as an all American last year. Finished his senior campaign with 56/20/11.5 after 48/8.5/5 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Explosive college pass rusher with the athleticism needed to be used at several positions in the defensive front seven. Fluid, plays with great pad level, and rarely off his feet. Displays good first set step quickness, the ability to move in all directions of the field, and possesses a burst of speed. Fights with his hands to keep defenders off him, immediately alters his angle of attack and loses little momentum when he must change direction. Fast off the edge, can flatten his angle of attack, then pursue from the back side. Fights with his hands and jolts defenders with violent punch to protect himself.

NEGATIVES: Struggles getting off blocks once engaged at the point, gets caught up in the wash moving laterally, and shows hesitation to his game. Primarily asked to make plays up the field and rarely used in space.

ANALYSIS: Sidbury Jr. has shown great progress in his all-around game the past two years, and he is a pass-rushing terror who creates a lot of havoc up the field. He has the size and skill to line up in a three-point stance in a conventional alignment, or stand up over left tackle in and 3-4 defense. It may be necessary to put him in a system where he's not asked to read and react much, rather a scheme that allows him to pin his ears back and rush up the field.


We all know that Lawrence Sidbury has elite DE speed..Sid produced 56 tackles, 20 tackles for loss , and 11.5 sacks his senior year.. Sidbury also produced when he faced top compitition (recorded a sack against Eugene Monroe) ... I remember hearing Les Snead saying that Ray Hamilton noticed Lawrence Sidbury during the season after seeing his FCS national champion ship highlights... My guess is that Lawrence Sidbury is also a guy Ray Hamilton is high on.......











I feel like both of these guys has what it takes to be big time contributors to this team..... Both need coaching up and need to work in the weight room...... Neither is ready to be a starter right now but both can contribute now as pass rush specialists...... For Kroy to be able to reach his full potential he has to bulk up to at least around 260lbs...... These 2 FCS stars also bring the ability to play OLB in our new 3-4 packages........ With hard work these guys can develop into some really good players.....

[cnasty]

It really is only a a matter of time now.

[A-TowN.-]

We have some of the best potential DE players in the league.

[great white hope]

A-TowN.-, on Jun 5 2009, 08:56 AM, said:

We have some of the best potential DE players in the league.

thats what I'm saying. If nothing else, we have so many guys to rotate with that we can just kind of go with whoever's the hottest and/or the better matchup

[JDB2688]

If Jamaal Anderson would step it up, we would have the best depth at DE in the league.

[atljbo]

JDB2688, on Jun 5 2009, 06:44 PM, said:

If Jamaal Anderson would step it up, we would have the best depth at DE in the league.

I agree...... I feel like we can have a "POTENTIAL" Giant's type D-Line .......... Jamaal Anderson is a big part to us reaching that "Potential" ..... I really feel like Jamaal will have that breakout year this year.

[Jaymadd]

atljbo, on Jun 5 2009, 03:29 PM, said:

I agree...... I feel like we can have a "POTENTIAL" Giant's type D-Line .......... Jamaal Anderson is a big part to us reaching that "Potential" ..... I really feel like Jamaal will have that breakout year this year.

You keep saying that like you are tyring to convince yourself :P :lol:

[ki46dinah]

jaymadd1, on Jun 5 2009, 03:33 PM, said:

You keep saying that like you are tyring to convince yourself :P :lol:

eventually, you keep telling yourself a lie, you start to believe it as truth

...kinda like Michael Johnson being an elite defensive end at any level of football program

;)

[atljbo]

jaymadd1, on Jun 5 2009, 09:33 PM, said:

You keep saying that like you are tyring to convince yourself :P :lol:

Naw.... I just want it to be on the records that i said it before it happen

[hakim24]

If JA98 breaks out this year, we would have a top 5 defensive Line.

Our young guys like Jerry, Sidbury, and Biermann will have one-on-one opportunities all year long, without having any worries of double teams.

Babs or Abe will benefit because they will have more one-on-one opportunities.....


Like Chuck Smith said, JA98 is the key and if he does well, our entire Defense will be much better than what is expected

[AJ33]

hakim24, on Jun 5 2009, 07:35 PM, said:

If JA98 breaks out this year, we would have a top 5 defensive Line.

Our young guys like Jerry, Sidbury, and Biermann will have one-on-one opportunities all year long, without having any worries of double teams.

Babs or Abe will benefit because they will have more one-on-one opportunities.....


Like Chuck Smith said, JA98 is the key and if he does well, our entire Defense will be much better than what is expected

this is what BVG was talking about in the speed and explosiveness , plus rotation and depth at all positions are key. I expect several young players to breakout this yr , it wouldn't suprise me if this D team become totally devistating group players , just what it takes to win championships..........it is the era of the FALCON.......GET USED TO IT !

[Carter]

Well I am definitely excited to see how our defense performs this year. Biermann and Sidbury are only situational players in the rotation, but I believe in time they can definitely make a name for themselves.

I'm not counting on either one to step up and be a starter, but they are definitely valuable to us in rotation and passing situations.

This will be a big, very important year, for Jamaal Anderson. His future hinges on how well he steps up this season. I don't see us trying to trade him, but if he doesn't take that next step this year then I really won't be expecting him to get a good offer for his next contract from us. I really really hope that he can step it up... because him becoming who we thought he could be will do SO MUCH for this defense.

I'm also very excited to see how Peria Jerry comes out and develops as a player. He was a great pick up for us and even though I don't see him becoming one of those top tier DT's in the league, I do see him being very solid if he adds muscle weight and functional strength to go along with the natural progression he'll make.

Our front 7 is looking better and better... we just really REALLY need to draft Weatherspoon next year. He would go far in solidifying our front 7.

[Cody #53]

man..if they grow to play liek they did in college....just wow.

[DGFALCON_LOFTON]

Even if JA98 doesn't work out as expected we can go with Davis and still have a top 5 defensive line in the league!!!!!!!!!!!

[Carter]

Davis is reliable and really good in rotation, but he is not the every down DE we need Jamaal Anderson to be. We have plenty of situational players on our line... and to that end, Anderson is basically another one of them... only he's great against the run and we need him creating consistent pressure on passing downs as well.

Falcons also just signed Vance Walker, so it looks like he's showing a little something out there. :)

[DGFALCON_LOFTON]

Carter, on Jun 6 2009, 08:36 AM, said:

Well I am definitely excited to see how our defense performs this year. Biermann and Sidbury are only situational players in the rotation, but I believe in time they can definitely make a name for themselves.

I'm not counting on either one to step up and be a starter, but they are definitely valuable to us in rotation and passing situations.

This will be a big, very important year, for Jamaal Anderson. His future hinges on how well he steps up this season. I don't see us trying to trade him, but if he doesn't take that next step this year then I really won't be expecting him to get a good offer for his next contract from us. I really really hope that he can step it up... because him becoming who we thought he could be will do SO MUCH for this defense.

I'm also very excited to see how Peria Jerry comes out and develops as a player. He was a great pick up for us and even though I don't see him becoming one of those top tier DT's in the league, I do see him being very solid if he adds muscle weight and functional strength to go along with the natural progression he'll make.

Our front 7 is looking better and better... we just really REALLY need to draft Weatherspoon next year. He would go far in solidifying our front 7.

Don't forget about big ol' Vance Walker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
Height: 6-2. Weight: 304.
Projected 40 Time: 4.99.
Combine 40 Time: 5.33.
Benchx225: 29. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
11/23/08: Vance Walker's sack total is down (3) this year. He also has 8.5 TFL through 10 games. He should be able to play both the 4-3 and 3-4.

5/9/08: Vance Walker made major strides in 2007, registering 8.5 sacks in 13 games. Oh, and he's just as good at stopping the run as he is getting to the quarterback.

Carter, on Jun 6 2009, 08:36 AM, said:

Well I am definitely excited to see how our defense performs this year. Biermann and Sidbury are only situational players in the rotation, but I believe in time they can definitely make a name for themselves.

I'm not counting on either one to step up and be a starter, but they are definitely valuable to us in rotation and passing situations.

This will be a big, very important year, for Jamaal Anderson. His future hinges on how well he steps up this season. I don't see us trying to trade him, but if he doesn't take that next step this year then I really won't be expecting him to get a good offer for his next contract from us. I really really hope that he can step it up... because him becoming who we thought he could be will do SO MUCH for this defense.

I'm also very excited to see how Peria Jerry comes out and develops as a player. He was a great pick up for us and even though I don't see him becoming one of those top tier DT's in the league, I do see him being very solid if he adds muscle weight and functional strength to go along with the natural progression he'll make.

Our front 7 is looking better and better... we just really REALLY need to draft Weatherspoon next year. He would go far in solidifying our front 7.

Don't forget about big ol' Vance Walker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
Height: 6-2. Weight: 304.
Projected 40 Time: 4.99.
Combine 40 Time: 5.33.
Benchx225: 29. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
11/23/08: Vance Walker's sack total is down (3) this year. He also has 8.5 TFL through 10 games. He should be able to play both the 4-3 and 3-4.

5/9/08: Vance Walker made major strides in 2007, registering 8.5 sacks in 13 games. Oh, and he's just as good at stopping the run as he is getting to the quarterback.

[virginiafalcon]

We do have a really great DE corps now. I'll be interested to see just how they split the playing time among all of our guys, but I'm really hoping that Biermann and Sibury both get to see lots of snaps.

My one concern along the D-line is still DT, only because of depth. If Babineaux, Jerry, or Lewis were too get injured for several games, we could be in trouble. Keeping my fingers crossed that doesn't happen! ^_^