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They said the same about Mingo. Now he's playing for the Patriots
But he only has one tackle in five games with New England.
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They said the same about Mingo. Now he's playing for the Patriots
They said the same about Mingo. Now he's playing for the Patriots
I'll preface this by saying I've always thought the Saints/LSU aversion is a bit overrated... But I don't think it can necessarily be ignored that LSU has the most players in the NFL almost EVERY YEAR. Compounded by this article I just read about LSU's practice today with scouts from half the league (and even a Canadian team), and no representative from the Saints.... Just find it a bit odd the Saints can't travel an hour to go watch the school that puts more players in the NFL than any other school. I'm not one of the people that has been banging on about the current Saints Organization avoiding LSU players, but it is a very strange coincidence if nothing else...
"The sidelines at practice had a different look as there were plenty of NFL scouts on hand throughout the day. Tuesdays on non-conference home games under Les Miles were scheduled as days when NFL scouts could come in and several teams took advantage of the day.
LSU had two rooms full of scouts watching practice and there were well over 30 scouts in attendance. At practice, scouts from the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys were observed. Also in attendance was a scout from the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks."
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talked to a scout who was at LSU this week. Coach O ran 1s v. 1s. "Most spirited practice I've been to all fall. An incredible practice."</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/786230697681747970">October 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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They said the same about Mingo. Now he's playing for the Patriots
Most of them I understand but at what position do you see Arden Key shining?
He's listed as a 6'6" 238lb DE!!
Key just looks better than Mingo. Quicker off the snap.
Also, I'm not 100% but I think Mingo came in at just over 200lbs and left at around the size Key is now.
isn't he a sophomore?
It doesn't matter. With his frame he will likely never be able to "bulk up".
He's Barkevious Mingo II. He was taken in the first round by the Browns and has 7 sacks in 4 seasons and even the Browns sent him on his way.
People wonder why in big games against teams with big offensive lines why LSU's front 7 gets pushed around and worn down well there's your answer.
I have nothing against the kid but 250 pound DE's don't make a living in the NFL.
We need to start drafting LSU defensive backs/passrushers and players from Bama's front seven ASAP. Arden Key, Kendall Beckwith, Tre White, Tim Williams, Reuben Foster for example. All of those players will shine at the next level IMO
The Cardinals and 49ers have taken notice...Rashard Robinson 4the round pick for 49ers has been the best cornerback this year as a rookie.
Key just looks better than Mingo. Quicker off the snap.
Also, I'm not 100% but I think Mingo came in at just over 200lbs and left at around the size Key is now.
Mingo was never 200lbs at LSU or anywhere near it. Both are very similar players. Mingo had an amazing first step and closed on QB's as fast as I've ever seen. He was just too small. I'm not a big fan of those 6'6 240lb edge rushers coming out of college. They just rarely pan out.