Arizona St. LB Vontaze Burfict Mini-Scouting Report

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Discussion' started by adammwilson, Jan 23, 2012.

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    Round: 2nd

    Positive: Tackling

    Negative: Wrap up

    Run: Above Average

    Pass Rush: Average

    Coverage: Average

    Instincts: Average

    Other Spots: OLB

    Fights through blocks well

    Athletic

    Good hitter

    Had problems with personal fouls

    Stepped on guys neck on purpose

    Good in space

    Gets stronger as game goes on

    Will over pursue

    Could sneak into 1st

    Needs a good organization and mentor.
     
  2. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    clearly by the photo choice and overall ranking you dont like him very much.

    hes a monster, legit could be freaking insane but easily the best MLB since willis, not quite the athlete but very close to being the football player.

    he can wrap up pretty well, and hes a crushing hitter that turns wrap ups into the opposing player getting buried. hes one of the more violent closers ive seen too, QBs get scared when hes barreling down on them because hes so relentless.

    easily a first round talent, id say top 10....but hes got a 4th round brain.

    personally i think all the bat crap craziness he brings to the table are all qualities i want in a MLB, he blows up guards, is excellent in traffic, and is just intimidating to look at from across the LOS. i love him, thats all
     
  3. bigsexyy81

    bigsexyy81 Muffin Top

    Well said, K Train.
     
  4. I do like him I just am not a risk taker. LOL I posted the pic cus I thought it was funny. haha

    I like him and I think if he didn't have the on field problems he would have a mid 1st round grade from me. I do like him.
     
  5. TheSnowman

    TheSnowman #1 Trap Star

    Can be a monster in a 34, especially if you put him next to a smarter, more controlled ILB
     
  6. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    id only draft him to a 34 team personally, and hes be so pretty next to timmons
     
  7. why?
     
  8. I'd love him as a Giant............
     
  9. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    i mean he could play middle in a 43 but i think its a total waste of his strongest skills, fighting off blocks, working in traffic...ect. If im drafting a 43 MLB its kuechley, he made be limited athletically but hes damn near the equivilant of esp when it comes to football smarts.
     
  10. agreed but he is a good consolation prize. I think he can play OLB as well.
     
  11. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    imo it would just be a waste

    the bengals played maualuga at OLB his rookie year, that was a waste, and now hes their MLB and while that maximizes his talent in a 43, hed still be better off in a 34 imo
     
  12. cover the spread

    cover the spread beastin'

    I want.

    Mayo, Spikes and Burfict would be insane :icon_eek:
     
  13. cover the spread

    cover the spread beastin'

    I see Hightower as a better fit for the Steelers. Better football IQ.
     
  14. markaz

    markaz Resident Cards Fan Staff Member

    Saw this dude play in three games this year and you really can't appreciate what a disruptive one-man force he is. When the ball snaps he's like an uncaged animal looking to kill the first thing in his sights. Teams would game plan their offense to move away from him. But then he's take out the two lead blockers and blows the play up. Then he'd take off his helmet, beat his chest and get flagged.
    Any team needing a linebacker would be nuts not to take him. Instant impact. And for his brain-dead antics, it's just part of the package. A mentor.......right.
     
  15. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    hes more versatile in that he can play DE on passing downs or OLB in a pinch but taze and timmons would compliment each other perfectly. harrison, woodley, timmons, burfict....just a boner of a LB corps
     
  16. TexanDynasty

    TexanDynasty Rookie

    He is immature, but u gotta believe NFL coaches can help him focus that fire he has in his gameplay & leadership skills. Then we're talking about another Ray Lewis.
     
  17. TheSnowman

    TheSnowman #1 Trap Star

    Honestly, and obviously given proper development, I don't disagree with that comparison.