Indycat Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 David PollackDE | (6'2", 265, 4.79) | GEORGIA(DE) David Pollack - GEORGIAStrengths: A dominant and disruptive collegiate player. Epitomizes a playmaker. His instincts are exceptional. He does a terrific job of sniffing out plays and getting to the ball. He never quits on a play. His motor is relentless. He is a powerful tackler that makes a lot of big plays as a pass rusher and in pursuit of the ball carrier. Is one of the rare playmakers that always seems to be in on the big play. Has excellent short-area power. Will get into bigger OT's pads and knock them back. Does a great job with his hands. He is quick, agile, powerful and explosive. Is relentless as a pass rusher and should be successful in that facet in the NFL. Has excellent anticipation and initial quickness. Shows good initial upfield burst and plays with consistent leverage. He shows the ability to change directions quickly. Has a great motor and never quits when rushing the passer. Has initial quickness and closing burst of an elite edge rusher. Has a powerful upper body and a wide-array of pass rush moves. Is an explosive tackler that will jar the ball loose when he gets a clean hit on the QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indycat Posted April 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 StrengthsDavid has all the tools to be an excellent DE at the next level. He knows how to play the run and the pass. He has all the pass rushing moves down -- along with the speed, quickness and burst off the line. He is a leader and makes the players around him better. He has this knack for the big play at the right time when his team needs it the most. He is a good teammate and will be a core player for the team that drafts him. Needs to ImproveWell, if I have to be picky, David is a little undersized for his position by NFL standards. Because of that, he will be labeled as not having any upside to his game, or he goes hard on every down, or he gives 110% on every play, or he is an over-achiever. All of these are statements by scouts who are afraid that because of David’s height and lack of body type to get bigger, he will have problems at the next level. They are wrong! Bottom LineYou see, David is exactly the type of player that I consider as a businessman selecting in the draft as a no-brainer pick. David will always strive to be the best and will succeed because it’s not in him not to. He is not as tall as you would like him to be and he is not as big as you would like him to be, but he can play the game of football with the best of them. David has top ten talent, but as soon as the juniors start to come out and he goes to the combine, scouts and coaches might start to downgrade him because he is not the perfect type. This happens all the time and that’s why you see Pro Bowl players picked out of every round. It is one thing to miss on a Tom Brady. It is understandable -- after all, he was a back up in college. Overlooking a talented 4th quarter player like David is just ridiculous. Just look at the film and watch the bowl games. You will see a player that has an amazing ability to kick his game up a notch right at the correct time in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey93285 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I was hoping for Marcus Spears, but this guy seems to have alot of heart and desire. I didn't get to see alot of him in college, but Some of those plays in his highlight film were UNBELIEVEABLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 who ra! im psyched to see him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Yeah he should be a character here, very emotional and excitable on the field and off. I hope he's not another Justin Smith, not necessarily a bad thing at #17 at all, but can get to the QB more often.Bengals just got a little faster on defense once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPappaw Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!One down six + more to go!!!!!WE now have new energy in the Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatbengal Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I like the pick! Glad it wasn't a QB or a RB! Looks like we're moving in the right direction. GO BENGALS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 First question I have about him, is if he is big enough or capable of taking on RT's in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTbOy Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I was hoping for Marcus Spears, but this guy seems to have alot of heart and desire. I didn't get to see alot of him in college, but Some of those plays in his highlight film were UNBELIEVEABLE. Did u see some of the things he did, I thought for a moment we had Davis, but was glad to get Pollack or Clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 According to his profile on NFL.com he's well decorated D player who is mainly a pass rushing lineman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey93285 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 First question I have about him, is if he is big enough or capable of taking on RT's in the NFL.Kiper said he has short arms, so that was my question also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Nice. This kid is one goofy piece of work but he's gonna be very good. No complaints. I can't wait to hear Marvin give a hint about how they're going to use this guy. My guess is that Justin Smith will get moved to the LDE spot to make room. Turn 'em loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 First question I have about him, is if he is big enough or capable of taking on RT's in the NFL. on 1360 homer they are saying he will be moved to a outside line backer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hugg Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Yes, Marvin just said plain as day in his press conference that we drafted him as an outside linebacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 There are a ton of teams that were pissed we got Pollack, esp. Seattle. We finnally have are 10 sack a yr guy!DI you hear Mort saying we were the WIld Card for the SB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningpoint Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 and we cut hardy i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfan33 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Not bad at all! I'd rather him at DE though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTbOy Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Yes, Marvin just said plain as day in his press conference that we drafted him as an outside linebacker. Does that mean they plan to play a little 3-4 this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalskyspy Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I'm thrilled we got a big personality, big energy guy. Just makes it more exciting!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Yes, Marvin just said plain as day in his press conference that we drafted him as an outside linebacker. Does that mean they plan to play a little 3-4 this year Doesn't every 4-3 team play some 3-4 (and visa versa)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey42 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Great pick! Looks like he has a lot of emotion on the field and goes full speed all the time. Had some great highlights.Yes, I heard Mort say that we could "end New England's reign in the AFC." :player: WHO DEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTbOy Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Yes, Marvin just said plain as day in his press conference that we drafted him as an outside linebacker. Does that mean they plan to play a little 3-4 this year Doesn't every 4-3 team play some 3-4 (and visa versa)? New England is the only team that I see that can do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningpoint Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 btw on espn.com pollack is winning a poll between who will have the best nfl career between him spears ware, and james. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I see the Ravens line up from 3 to 5 on the line routinely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPappaw Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 First question I have about him, is if he is big enough or capable of taking on RT's in the NFL. The Bengals are going to play Pollack at OLB -- a half position more outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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