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Yea a nice find by Pace. He kind of has Aaron Donald like elusiveness. I need to see him play some more snaps.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YG32G4qhF4 welcome to the NFL ronald Jones
That play (and that play only) reminded me of what Donald was doing on Thursday against Minnesota, instant penetration and destruction.
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LOTS of depth on defense. Bullard and Nichols made some plays today, and even Lynch had a sack and a pick. Good stuff from the bench role guys.
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Didn’t he have a sack just before that play too? Or another TFL?
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Great depth along the DL right now.
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He was so damn quick on that play. He nearly sacked Winston before the hand-off. Could have tackled both Barber and Winston at the same time, they were so damn close.
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Once again, certain things should not be joked about, and I am a dirtbag for it.. Even if I am joking.
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Nichols didn't get much praise during the offseason after being picked...
The man is a show stopping future starter in this league
The man is a show stopping future starter in this league
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He hit him so hard I think the running back's soul left his body for an instant.
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He looks immediately like he belongs and is 'NFL strong' which is promising and not normal so soon for a 5th round pick, Nichols has power and is already pushing linemen around and delivering big plays.
Usually that kind of immediate impact talent drops to the 5th because of character concerns but he doesn't sound like he has those at all and is apparently a good solid kid. Certainly looks like he could be another small school gem from Pace. He has flashed a lot already considering his time on the field.
These kind of pickups help so much when you are building a roster, finding someone who looks like they can produce at a high level in their first season in the 5th round is just striking gold for a General Manager.
Usually that kind of immediate impact talent drops to the 5th because of character concerns but he doesn't sound like he has those at all and is apparently a good solid kid. Certainly looks like he could be another small school gem from Pace. He has flashed a lot already considering his time on the field.
These kind of pickups help so much when you are building a roster, finding someone who looks like they can produce at a high level in their first season in the 5th round is just striking gold for a General Manager.
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Loved the pick, dude looks good...
5th Round: Bilal Nichols
Rather than go through his 2017 film, I’ll leave you with this nugget from Mike Mayock...
[video=youtube_share;TUYnJ9QaEGs]https://youtu.be/TUYnJ9QaEGs[/video]
Basically, Nichols was used primarily as a block absorber in 2017. But looking back at his 2016 time in a different role, his explosion really shined. This has the makings of being that magical late round small school hit of a pick.
Watching Nichols in Bears training camp, Nichols looks like the biggest and strongest guy in the room. Combine that size and strength with his explosive ability, and Bilal Nichols has a very high ceiling.
This is a guy that is obviously strong enough to hold up against the run with legitimate pass rush ability. Looking at his impressive combine, his broad jump, 40 yard dash, 10 yard split, and shuttle all rival the big school 1st and 2nd rounders.
Nichols actually reminds me a bit of a former Oklahoma DT...
Overall Draft Grade: A
Under the radar small school player hidden by scheme with a great combine and east/west game. Nichols could be a steal.
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Yep, I said Tommie Harris when I saw the play. The kid is impressive. Drafted in the 5th but he looks like a first round player. The kid does not look like a rotational piece, he looks like starter material.
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You trying to get banned? Because that is how you get banned. Its explicitly in the rules you can't post full articles.
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that link died, but the play should not be forgotten. We have been waiting for Bullard to display that get-off for 3 years.
[video=youtube;Vlez9HFeK3E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlez9HFeK3E[/video]
[video=youtube;Vlez9HFeK3E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlez9HFeK3E[/video]
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Since OTA he found Hicks and has been on his hip since and putting in extra work with him. they both have discused this. And for a young player that’s a perfect situation to learn from an all pro talent like Hicks without being rushed into a starting roll.
