Article: Bighill won't alter his approach for the NFL (1 Viewer)

[guillermo]

Start salivating:

"I don't see (cracking the Saints' roster) too much different than if I were to evaluate myself up here," Bighill said. "Just be consistent, have trust in what you're going to do on the field every snap and build trust within the coaching staff.

"It's not really about making sure you get it right, it's all about knowing where you're going and are they going to be able to stop you? They (Saints coaches) will learn I'm going to give them everything I've got. Football is my life and I take it very seriously."....

"I'd say throughout my six years here I've expanded my football knowledge immensely. The game is so much slower now, my eyes are able to see more and I can process more even before the snap. And when that happens for a player, it's a big advantage."

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Bighill won't alter his approach for the NFL - Article - TSN

Make yourselves a favor and read it!

 

[nosaints213]

I'm really excited to see this guy play. He has a lot of traits that should translate well to the NFL.

 

[insidejob]

Bighill admits facing many challenges early in his CFL career. But six years later, he feels he's better equipped now to battle for an NFL position than he was after university.

"When you're playing professional football in your rookie year, things are moving pretty fast," he said. "Everything is new, you've never seen these things before, you're used to playing (American) football and you come up here, more or less, to a completely different game.

"I'd say throughout my six years here I've expanded my football knowledge immensely. The game is so much slower now, my eyes are able to see more and I can process more even before the snap. And when that happens for a player, it's a big advantage."
Bighill doesn't see encountering any difficulties having to now revert back to American football.

"I think it'll be easier going back just because of the cerebralness you need for the CFL game," Bighill said. "With receivers moving around, running backs getting out of the backfield it (Canadian football) is the most organized chaos, that's the best way I could put it.

"In the NFL, you have one guy that can motion or you'll have three people move and set themselves but there's not a bunch of motion. When people line up you can, for the most part, get a really good clue of what they're going to do just based on their alignment."
Experience has also taught Bighill when to tangle with hulking offensive linemen, although he doesn't see much difference in the size of linemen between the leagues.
"In my mind, the average in the CFL would be around six foot four and 305-310 pounds," he said. "In the NFL, it might be six foot four and 315 pounds but I think you're going to see guys be a bit more athletic.

"But for me, being under-sized isn't a concern because I feel like I play like I'm six foot two and have the technique to take on blocks and use my instincts to put myself in good position. Sometimes there's no sense locking up with a big offensive lineman but you need to know when to come downhill and fill the gap and hold the point . . . I know how to play both."

Bighill can also shine on special teams, giving him more opportunities to impress the Saints' brass.

"Special-teams is going to be a huge part of the game," he said. "Even your starting linebackers down there are on one or two special teams.
"I think my athleticism and explosiveness are going to be a huge part of what I'm doing."

Hell yeah! Love this guy's attitude!

While he'll be a rookie in the NFL, he's a rookie with 6 years playing experience and has only missed 9 games since 2011.

Dude can obviously play and is willing to play wherever he can be of use. Love these kinds of guys and glad the Saints are keeping up with the CFL instead of only looking at college players and street FA's.

I'm liking the start to our off-season.

 

[Brees2Graham4Six!]

I really like how analytical he is for a LB. I just want smart LBs with reasonable athleticism as bad as good old Shanle was at coverage and running down plays, I don't remember as many wide open gaps. The dude was behind many plays but he was also always there. The ability to combine film study and instincts is the most important tool to me for a LB.

 

[Gekler722]

I think with Shanle, he knew what to do, he just had a harder time athletically doing it. I know plenty of people didn't like seeing him on the field but I'm willing to bet that the coaches wanted someone who understood what needed to be done as opposed to a faster guy that didn't have a clue.

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

Watched him yesterday passrushing. He had counters to counters. He was a pleasure to watch as his move-set is extensive.

Edit: wrong guy

 

[crosswatt]

I'm really excited to see what kind of contributions he can make to this defense and coverage teams.

 

[Mr. Sparkle]

Watched him yesterday passrushing. He had counters to counters. He was a pleasure to watch as his move-set is extensive.

Edit: wrong guy

Well hell, I want *that* guy, not *this* guy!