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I liked many of the picks we had this year but I think one of my favorites and more under the radar is Dantzler. I think he's going to be an absolute stud. He faced top competition every year, I think he allowed 1 (maybe 2) TDs in his coverage in 2 years of starting, he shut down Jamarr Chase this past year (who I think was the best WR in college football). I think Dantzler allowed 2 catches for 15 yards in his coverage vs. LSU this year.

Like if you're not allowing hardly any TDs as a CB in 2 years in the SEC, shutting down the best WR in college football and allowing 2 catches against the top offense and QB in college football, that spells shutdown CB if you ask me.

I think Dantzler was an absolute steal in round 3 and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if its Dantzler and Gladney starting on the outside and Hughes in the slot at some point this year.
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Pondering Her Percy wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:51 am I liked many of the picks we had this year but I think one of my favorites and more under the radar is Dantzler. I think he's going to be an absolute stud. He faced top competition every year, I think he allowed 1 (maybe 2) TDs in his coverage in 2 years of starting, he shut down Jamarr Chase this past year (who I think was the best WR in college football). I think Dantzler allowed 2 catches for 15 yards in his coverage vs. LSU this year.

Like if you're not allowing hardly any TDs as a CB in 2 years in the SEC, shutting down the best WR in college football and allowing 2 catches against the top offense and QB in college football, that spells shutdown CB if you ask me.

I think Dantzler was an absolute steal in round 3 and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if its Dantzler and Gladney starting on the outside and Hughes in the slot at some point this year.
IIRC he allowed just the one TD, but more than the 2 catches. I like him.
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Pondering Her Percy wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:51 am I liked many of the picks we had this year but I think one of my favorites and more under the radar is Dantzler. I think he's going to be an absolute stud. He faced top competition every year, I think he allowed 1 (maybe 2) TDs in his coverage in 2 years of starting, he shut down Jamarr Chase this past year (who I think was the best WR in college football). I think Dantzler allowed 2 catches for 15 yards in his coverage vs. LSU this year.

Like if you're not allowing hardly any TDs as a CB in 2 years in the SEC, shutting down the best WR in college football and allowing 2 catches against the top offense and QB in college football, that spells shutdown CB if you ask me.

I think Dantzler was an absolute steal in round 3 and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if its Dantzler and Gladney starting on the outside and Hughes in the slot at some point this year.
His production against top talent is definitely what makes him intriguing. I think it's clear he fell to the 3rd because his measurables are pretty terrible. Speed, vert, weight, arm length, etc. all well below average. The only thing he really has going for him is his height.

Now obviously there is a difference between being a track star and being able to perform on the field. And he's been able to hang with just about everyone on the field so that's certainly promising. Some guys just show up on game day, hopefully Dantzler is that guy. He reminds me a bit of Dre Kirkpatrick and I think he could have a similar career. Hopefully he pans out better but that's who pops out to me in terms of similar size.

I think you're right in that he'll likely eventually end up outside and Hughes will be in the slot. It's a little annoying we spent a 1st round pick on a slot corner but it is what it is.
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S197 wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:07 pm
Pondering Her Percy wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:51 am I liked many of the picks we had this year but I think one of my favorites and more under the radar is Dantzler. I think he's going to be an absolute stud. He faced top competition every year, I think he allowed 1 (maybe 2) TDs in his coverage in 2 years of starting, he shut down Jamarr Chase this past year (who I think was the best WR in college football). I think Dantzler allowed 2 catches for 15 yards in his coverage vs. LSU this year.

Like if you're not allowing hardly any TDs as a CB in 2 years in the SEC, shutting down the best WR in college football and allowing 2 catches against the top offense and QB in college football, that spells shutdown CB if you ask me.

I think Dantzler was an absolute steal in round 3 and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if its Dantzler and Gladney starting on the outside and Hughes in the slot at some point this year.
His production against top talent is definitely what makes him intriguing. I think it's clear he fell to the 3rd because his measurables are pretty terrible. Speed, vert, weight, arm length, etc. all well below average. The only thing he really has going for him is his height.

Now obviously there is a difference between being a track star and being able to perform on the field. And he's been able to hang with just about everyone on the field so that's certainly promising. Some guys just show up on game day, hopefully Dantzler is that guy. He reminds me a bit of Dre Kirkpatrick and I think he could have a similar career. Hopefully he pans out better but that's who pops out to me in terms of similar size.

I think you're right in that he'll likely eventually end up outside and Hughes will be in the slot. It's a little annoying we spent a 1st round pick on a slot corner but it is what it is.
If he could be a slot hybrid like Logan Ryan, that might add some value. I believe TN played Ryan on the outside in their base D, and then moved him to the slot when they went nickle or dime.
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S197 wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:07 pm
Pondering Her Percy wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:51 am I liked many of the picks we had this year but I think one of my favorites and more under the radar is Dantzler. I think he's going to be an absolute stud. He faced top competition every year, I think he allowed 1 (maybe 2) TDs in his coverage in 2 years of starting, he shut down Jamarr Chase this past year (who I think was the best WR in college football). I think Dantzler allowed 2 catches for 15 yards in his coverage vs. LSU this year.

Like if you're not allowing hardly any TDs as a CB in 2 years in the SEC, shutting down the best WR in college football and allowing 2 catches against the top offense and QB in college football, that spells shutdown CB if you ask me.

I think Dantzler was an absolute steal in round 3 and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if its Dantzler and Gladney starting on the outside and Hughes in the slot at some point this year.
His production against top talent is definitely what makes him intriguing. I think it's clear he fell to the 3rd because his measurables are pretty terrible. Speed, vert, weight, arm length, etc. all well below average. The only thing he really has going for him is his height.

Now obviously there is a difference between being a track star and being able to perform on the field. And he's been able to hang with just about everyone on the field so that's certainly promising. Some guys just show up on game day, hopefully Dantzler is that guy. He reminds me a bit of Dre Kirkpatrick and I think he could have a similar career. Hopefully he pans out better but that's who pops out to me in terms of similar size.

I think you're right in that he'll likely eventually end up outside and Hughes will be in the slot. It's a little annoying we spent a 1st round pick on a slot corner but it is what it is.
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S197 wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:21 pm Dantzler holding his own.

https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/1295 ... 48804?s=20
Just because he broke up a pass in practice does not mean he is going to hold up his own in a real game
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RandyMoss84 wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:05 pm
S197 wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:21 pm Dantzler holding his own.

https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/1295 ... 48804?s=20
Just because he broke up a pass in practice does not mean he is going to hold up his own in a real game
It's just one play, but what a play. He took on pro bowl WR Adam Thielen and pretty much made him his ####. That one play has me quite excited for Dantzler's future. :rock: :govikes: :bowdown:
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:59 am
RandyMoss84 wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:05 pm

Just because he broke up a pass in practice does not mean he is going to hold up his own in a real game
It's just one play, but what a play. He took on pro bowl WR Adam Thielen and pretty much made him his ####. That one play has me quite excited for Dantzler's future. :rock: :govikes: :bowdown:
Eric Kelly did the same thing in practice against Randy and he ended up sucking so do not get your hopes up
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RandyMoss84 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:46 am
VikingsVictorious wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:59 am
It's just one play, but what a play. He took on pro bowl WR Adam Thielen and pretty much made him his ####. That one play has me quite excited for Dantzler's future. :rock: :govikes: :bowdown:
Eric Kelly did the same thing in practice against Randy and he ended up sucking so do not get your hopes up
My hopes are very much up.
Erik Kelly made Randy his ####? Show me a link to this.
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:44 am
RandyMoss84 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:46 am

Eric Kelly did the same thing in practice against Randy and he ended up sucking so do not get your hopes up
My hopes are very much up.
Erik Kelly made Randy his ####? Show me a link to this.
I was joking :lol:
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RandyMoss84 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:05 am
VikingsVictorious wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:44 am
My hopes are very much up.
Erik Kelly made Randy his ####? Show me a link to this.
I was joking :lol:
Dantzler making more great plays in practice today. Defensive Rookie of the Year talk.
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:48 pm
RandyMoss84 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:05 am

I was joking :lol:
Dantzler making more great plays in practice today. Defensive Rookie of the Year talk.
And Offensive Rookie of the Year is? If Dantzler is not starting then he is not getting it
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RandyMoss84 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:35 pm
VikingsVictorious wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:48 pm
Dantzler making more great plays in practice today. Defensive Rookie of the Year talk.
And Offensive Rookie of the Year is? If Dantzler is not starting then he is not getting it
Not saying he is getting it, but he's looking so good in camp he's on the short list of prospects for the award.
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