Why the Corey Liuget Hype?

[coloradomedic]

I've seen the hype for Corey Liuget grow as the offseason has progressed. Can someone explain to me why everyone is so high on this one dimensional D tackle? I understand that he's a beast against the run, but the guy has no pass rush skills whatsoever. Someone help me out here.

[johnlimburg]

Because he is good.

[coloradomedic]

Because he is good.

Against the run, yes. Against the pass, no.

[THEdraftnik]

Just because he doesnt have stats have you assumed he is one dimensional tackle?

The fact is, he was unblockable this season and on nearly every play he pushed his lineman back 3 or 4 yards yards into the pocket.

That is providing a pass rush, just not on the stat sheet.

[coloradomedic]

I've seen quite a few of his games. He's strong, and he's quick off of the ball, but he doesn't finish to the QB. I'm not asking because his stats are low, I'm asking because I don't see much of a pass rush out of him unless he's playing very inferior competition, which he won't be in the NFL.

[THEdraftnik]

I've seen quite a few of his games. He's strong, and he's quick off of the ball, but he doesn't finish to the QB. I'm not asking because his stats are low, I'm asking because I don't see much of a pass rush out of him unless he's playing very inferior competition, which he won't be in the NFL.

Just because he doesnt finish doesnt mean he is a bad pass rusher.

You dont have to get the sack to provide pass rush.

In fact, a pressure is every bit as good as a sack.

[the0rangecrush]

Just because he doesnt finish doesnt mean he is a bad pass rusher.

You dont have to get the sack to provide pass rush.

In fact, a pressure is every bit as good as a sack.

I'll take a sack every time, that could be the difference from a FG or a punt.

[THEdraftnik]

I'll take a sack every time, that could be the difference from a FG or a punt.

A pressure and no pressure could be the difference between an interception and 30 yard touchdown pass.

Sacks are nice, but consistant pressure will win everytime.

[coloradomedic]

Just because he doesnt finish doesnt mean he is a bad pass rusher.

You dont have to get the sack to provide pass rush.

In fact, a pressure is every bit as good as a sack.

No, it really isn't. A sack is a negative play every time. Pressure may lead to a negative play every now and then, but's it's nowhere near as destructive to an offense as a sack is.

[the0rangecrush]

A pressure and no pressure could be the difference between an interception and 30 yard touchdown pass.

Sacks are nice, but consistant pressure will win everytime.

Untrue, a sack could lead to a fumble, a DT tackling a QB to the ground forces an errant throw that could also be a pick. At bare minimum it's a negative play, pressure can lead to the QB throwing the ball away or even completing a tough pass. Sacks are better than pressure and that's a fact.

[johnlimburg]

Yeh sacks are nice but if you listen to 1043thefan with mark schlereth an OG and Alfred Williams a DE they both worked in the trenches and they are always talking about sacks are drive killers which they are but consistant pressure is what will help win ball games.

[-Rod-]

In fact, a pressure is every bit as good as a sack.

No and it's not even close. QBs throw TDs under pressure.

[THEdraftnik]

No and it's not even close. QBs throw TDs under pressure.

They also throw interceptions far more often.

[johnlimburg]

They also throw interceptions far more often.

This is true. Sacks are better but pressures help

[-Rod-]

They also throw interceptions far more often.

But the play is not over. Anything can happen. It's not as good as a sack. The sack ends the play. When the play is alive the QB might find a blown coverage, might get away from the pressure, scramble or complete a pass.