Is Nathan Shepherd Poised for a Breakout Season?

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  1. NCJetsfan

    NCJetsfan Well-Known Member

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    This is another excellent article on Jet X. Again, there is excellent use of videos to support the author's claims of where Shepherd made great plays and where he missed. I recommend it. It may be that Mac actually hit on a pick outside the 1st round.

     
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    HomeoftheJets Well-Known Member

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    Shepherd's a decent player who can generate pressure from the inside, but at 26 soon to be 27, he may have already hit his ceiling. Also, my Magic 8 Ball isn't very optimistic. :(

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  3. Good guy & a good rotational DT. Still my most disliked selection of the Mac era bc he was the very first pick made after drafting Sam
     
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    He was unblockable against the Giants last year. Honestly haven't seen one of our defensive lineman dominate the LOS like that since Sheldon Richardson's rookie year. And then he crawled back into his hole.

    Cool PFF stats - he has two career sacks (both last year) and 26 career tackles.

    I think he's poised to add another sack and another 4-5 TFL. That'd be a dope season for Sam's rookie running mate.
     
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    Mogriffjr Well-Known Member

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    Well this is the reason why Shepard was drafted in the 3rd...he flashed in college but last year he finally showed why he was picked in that round.

    I'd love for him to become this pass rush demon but I'd be shocked if he had anything more then what he did last year
     
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    LogeSection2RowJ Well-Known Member

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    I’m pleasantly pleased this is a thread, and also shocked that it is a thread.
     
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    I was excited when they drafted him. He looked much better last year than the first few years. He can definitely be a surprise player this year.
     
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    Please let it be so
     
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    Wish we had this optimism with the receivers.
     
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    K'OB 2021 TGG Fantasy Football Champ

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    I hope so, he seems like a nice guy and his hard work to get here was a good story, shame about the peds incidence but forgive and forget and all of that jazz.
     
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  11. Hes this generation’s Alan Harper/James Reed
     
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    Jonathan_Vilma Well-Known Member

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    That tweet can be referenced every time someone tries to use PFF as any sort of meaningful metric.
     
  13. LogeSection2RowJ

    LogeSection2RowJ Well-Known Member

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    I do. I think the QB helps make the receiver more than the other way around. See Peyton Manning’s Colt receivers.

    Of course the receivers have to bring SOME talent and health to the table. Also consider that if I am not overly optimistic today of all days, I never will be. :p:p
     
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  14. think its 51/49 in QB’s favor. A QB has to read the whole field,get said WR properly aligned,make the proper read & deliver a catchable ball often w anticipation & within tight spaces.

    That said,weve seen subpar to average WRs hold offense’s & QBs back. If they cant make the proper read,cant get to spots,separate,catch or threaten at least 2 levels of the field it can make things very hard for a passing game even w excellent pass pro up front.

    QBs want to know who theyre going to in certain situations ideally on a multi season basis. WRs want the same comfort level & cohesion w a QB.
     
  15. CotcheryFan

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    I really wanted an OL, Edge, or skill position player with this pick. Orlando Brown comes to mind.
     
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    Who needs premium positions when you can draft older interior defensive linemen from small schools?
     
  17. Royal Tee

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    I think he'll be a solid edge setter, sub package player but the inconsistent play is worrisome
     
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    Shepherd and Fatukasi are great second string guys. They are key to what we do on defense. I think he will have a solid season.
     
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    That scrub still on the team? Never hear his name called. Another busted Maccagnan pick. Man he was horrible and that last draft he took Q Williams and Pollite. Thanks again Charlie Casserly and Ron Wolf.
     
  20. ouchy

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    I don't know if he will break out this season but we could use him to. Q. will likely be doubled most of the game so someone needs to step up and beat their man with some consistency.
     

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