Any idea why the team isn't going after Igor Olshansky? I mean he's young, seems to be strong against the run (doesn't appear to be a great pass rusher though), just a thought now that we have cap room.
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2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 79 | Key
Alert: None
Comment: Olshansky is a physical freak with tremendous size and a body builders' frame. He is tall with long arms and big, powerful hands. His strength is rare and he carries very little extra fat on his powerful frame. He presses massive offensive tackles off his body with ease and is a very good player against the run. He stays square to the line of scrimmage and is very difficult to move off the point. His leverage and hand usage continue to improve, but moving this man backwards is a serious chore. Olshansky is very tough and works hard on and off the field. When he hits the ball carrier, he inflicts serious punishment and is very capable of jarring the ball loose on contact. He isn't an elite pass-rusher and needs to add more moves to his arsenal, but he still can bull rush most opponents into the pocket. He isn't the most fluid athlete, but does run well in a straight line. Due to his flexibility issues, his pass-rush skills suffer. He also could stand to be quicker off the line and consistently get off the ball with better pad level. Olshansky is still relatively young and is an ascending player. While his pass-rush and recognition skills need to be honed, he is an excellent fit as a 3-4 defensive end.
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03-02-2009, 07:56 PM
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