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That's pretty terrible RAS.

Slim down of PS and come again in 2023? Or immovable big boi nose all the way?

Welp, he ain't a gunner on ST, thats for sure.

Strengths/Positives
Space Eater (6’5”, 333lbs)
Special Teams Experience (Punt Return and FG/XP Team)
Nose for the ball (eight FR and FF during his career)
Quick First Step for his size
Durable, no injury issues

Weaknesses/Negatives
Below average speed/athleticism
Limited production, especially in pass rush
Decent tackler but could use some refinement
One-trick pony: Nose Tackle

NFL Comparisons: Marvin Wilson, RJ McIntosh
Bottom Line:
While Ford’s production was not ideal - all three sacks of his career came in 2019 - he has something you absolutely cannot teach: Size. the 6-5, 330 pound interior defensive lineman can be an absolute space eater in the middle. If he can show he has the NFL level conditioning, he may be a sneaky pickup for teams that need bodies (which is becoming more apparent in this COVID age football).

lulu wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 16:58

Welp, he ain't a gunner on ST, thats for sure.

Probably had a shot on the 2021 Packers though.

Big boy. Final nail in Tyler Lancasters coffin

salmar80 wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 16:57

That's pretty terrible RAS.

Slim down of PS and come again in 2023? Or immovable big boi nose all the way?

Best he can hope for is a year on the PS to get himself into football shape. Hope he is willing.

Not a bad thing to have a Psquad candidate to be activated in case of injury.

TheSkeptic wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 17:02

salmar80 wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 16:57

That's pretty terrible RAS.

Slim down of PS and come again in 2023? Or immovable big boi nose all the way?

Best he can hope for is a year on the PS to get himself into football shape. Hope he is willing.

Get him a place far away from fast food joints, ban use of car, make him ride the bike to Lambeau Field...

salmar80 wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 17:07

TheSkeptic wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 17:02

salmar80 wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 16:57

That's pretty terrible RAS.

Slim down of PS and come again in 2023? Or immovable big boi nose all the way?

Best he can hope for is a year on the PS to get himself into football shape. Hope he is willing.

Get him a place far away from fast food joints, ban use of car, make him ride the bike to Lambeau Field...

He doesn't look that out of shape. And dude played on the punt coverage team at Miami! But probably needs some conditioning.

go pak go wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 17:06

Not a bad thing to have a Psquad candidate to be activated in case of injury.

Nope, not a bad thing at all. Some become starters a year later. But I hope he isn't needed this season

Just put him on the FG unit to block three guys at once!

Ford and Slaton went to middle school together.

He's at around 340lbs right now.

meh. Athleticism that bad in a DT is a pretty sure sign of a guy who won't amount to anything other than situational role-player (if that). There may be a use for him as a pure run-stuffer but nothing here to get excited about.

paco wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 17:23

Ford and Slaton went to middle school together.

He's at around 340lbs right now.

Hah!

Can you imagine being in 7th grade and trying to run the ball against those two!

Labrev wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 18:13

meh. Athleticism that bad in a DT is a pretty sure sign of a guy who won't amount to anything other than situational role-player (if that). There may be a use for him as a pure run-stuffer but nothing here to get excited about.

I mean 7th round picks are basically practice squad candidates and lottery tickets. A rotational run stuffer, if that, is a good outcome at that point.

YoHoChecko wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 20:24

Labrev wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 18:13

meh. Athleticism that bad in a DT is a pretty sure sign of a guy who won't amount to anything other than situational role-player (if that). There may be a use for him as a pure run-stuffer but nothing here to get excited about.

I mean 7th round picks are basically practice squad candidates and lottery tickets. A rotational run stuffer, if that, is a good outcome at that point.

Right now, with who is available, I like our chances at 4th and 1 on the goal line.

As long as Kevin King isn't on the field.

YoHoChecko wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 20:24

Labrev wrote: ↑

30 Apr 2022 18:13

meh. Athleticism that bad in a DT is a pretty sure sign of a guy who won't amount to anything other than situational role-player (if that). There may be a use for him as a pure run-stuffer but nothing here to get excited about.

I mean 7th round picks are basically practice squad candidates and lottery tickets. A rotational run stuffer, if that, is a good outcome at that point.

Well, he's definitely too physically limited to be a lottery ticket, which just leaves practice squad candidate, as a guy who at best can contribute in a niche role.

So, like I said, pretty meh and nothing to get excited about.