Winovich was the most fun player to watch at the Big House last year. Full of personality... and talent.This guy fucking rocks. Insane motor, nice complement of moves, and student of the game. Will definitely thrive in NE under BB. Fell because of perceived physical shortcomings but he was a 3* out of hs that was all big 10 (I think).
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-chase-winovich-is-a-better-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-than-rashan-garyWinovich’s play style is going to see every cliche in the book thrown his way, but he’s far more than just a high motor. At the combine in Indy, Winovich put up a 4.59 40-yard dash, 6.94 3-cone and 4.11 short shuttle at 256 pounds. All of those are elite figures and he ranked top-five among all defensive linemen in each drill. Here’s the full list of players besides Winovich who have run 4.65 or better in the 40 with a sub 7.0 3-cone at 250+ pounds at the combine this century:
Brian Urlacher (2000)
DeMarcus Ware (2005)
Mark Anderson (2006)
Cliff Avril (2008)
Connor Barwin (2009)
Jason Worilds (2010)
Jerry Hughes (2010)
Justin Houston (2011)
Jordan Willis (2017)
Harold Landry (2018)
Leighton Vander Esch (2018)
That’s some pretty darn good company. Every player that’s gotten through their rookie contract on that list has been a resounding success. Jordan Willis has been the least productive of the bunch but is only heading into his third season in the NFL.
With production and athletic comps putting Winovich in elite company, it’s worth asking what are the knocks keeping the Michigan defender from getting more hype? It could be that some simply didn’t realize how absurdly athletic Winovich really is. His nfl.com draft profile listed his NFL comparison as Markus Golden, a man who is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum athletically after running a 4.90 40-yard dash and a 7.39 three-cone at the NFL combine in 2015. The profile even says he could be limited by his physical traits and explosiveness despite having the third-best 10-yard split of any defensive lineman at the combine (1.57). The bottom line is Winovich, a defensive lineman with already refined hand usage, incredible on-field production, and elite athleticism. When evaluating the Michigan draft-eligible defensive linemen, this is the one worthy of a first-round pick.
That and seemingly extraneous punctuation marks. N'keal was a good pick but wait'll you see the guy with a stray umlaut that they're targeting in the sixth round!I think they killed day 2. To be honest I liked Wino more than Rashan Gary. Wino is all the scrappy, hard-working, and football IQ traits put in a highly athletic body. He’s a little undersized but he overcomes that with his hand usage. He is a good pass rusher. Getting him a round later than he was expected to go is a win.
Wynn, Winovich... it’s obviously the new market inefficiency.
Funny you should mention him. I have him in my predict the Pats draft. Thor Nystrom, I cant make this shit up, is high on him.That and seemingly extraneous punctuation marks. N'keal was a good pick but wait'll you see the guy with a stray umlaut that they're targeting in the sixth round!
Winovich: "I like to think of myself as a junkyard dog."
First team All-B1G. And also two-time second team All-American!This guy fucking rocks... Fell because of perceived physical shortcomings but he was a 3* out of hs that was all big 10 (I think).
I thought it was originally just a comment on name similarities. Then, an actual comparison between the two started.I think he is nothing like Nink - he has elite speed and quickness - question is leverage and strength. More of a TJ watt type
Hopefully he's like pre-WWF Dog.Winovich: "I like to think of myself as a junkyard dog."
So his nickname is Thump?
Amen.I love being the team that, beyond just getting their call, players are ecstatic when they find out we’re drafting them. “Massachusetts! Patriots!”
"Oh, man, I was hoping to play in the actual NFL."Amen.
What a difference from the reaction that there would have been circa 1990.
Is that only for games or do practices count too?Chase Winovich explains his motivation for why he constantly plays hard:
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Too bad it wasn't for a Klondike bar.Chase Winovich explains his motivation for why he constantly plays hard:
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Good for him.
However it’s sad that something like this exists in the US (Lunch debt). Kids shouldn’t have to go broke just to have a meal.
But then the school has to cut athletic, music, etc programs to balance their budget. Food/shelter is obviously a higher priority ...They don't. Did you read the link you posted? He's paying off the school system's debt for subsidizing meals for kids. The schools "owed" the debt, not the kids. This isn't little Timmy owing his elementary school $14. It's not "sad" this exists, it's a good thing. Now the school system doesn't have to pay that money. The "lunch debt" is what is allowing needy kids to eat.
Not everyone has heard your words of good cheer.They don't. Did you read the link you posted? He's paying off the school system's debt for subsidizing meals for kids. The schools "owed" the debt, not the kids. This isn't little Timmy owing his elementary school $14. It's not "sad" this exists, it's a good thing. Now the school system doesn't have to pay that money. The "lunch debt" is what is allowing needy kids to eat.
Yes, but unless you can figure out a way to produce free food, then a system that allows the kids to eat is a system that is doing good work. I just wanted to make sure it was understood that if he hadn't paid, it wasn't like the school was coming after families directly for this. It's part of their budget.But then the school has to cut athletic, music, etc programs to balance their budget. Food/shelter is obviously a higher priority ...
HumbugAre there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?
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