DakotaT
9 years ago
Khyri was a reach pick, a really big reach. Ted Thompson did that with Finley too. I think the scouting department really liked his first step for pass rushing.
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nerdmann
9 years ago

Khyri was a reach pick, a really big reach. Ted Thompson did that with Finley too. I think the scouting department really liked his first step for pass rushing.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



He's one of these "high talent, low motor" guys iirc.

Wasn't even on my board.
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steveishere
9 years ago

Khyri was a reach pick, a really big reach. Ted Thompson did that with Finley too. I think the scouting department really liked his first step for pass rushing.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



I don't know that he was really a reach. He had really good tape despite low productivity. I think hes more one of those guys that the "media scouts" had to catch up on. I really doubt GB was the only team that had him in the late 3rd/4th round area.

The weird thing to me about Thornton is the things he looked good at in college are things that should have showed up in preseason but were nowhere to be found. He had a quick first step and violent hands, when he hit someone he jolted them. I have no idea why he looked so vanilla in preseason, some guys just don't have what it takes mentally or have the desire it takes and maybe he's one of them. Based on what he put on tape in preseason last year he's not going to get a chance past this year if he doesn't show up no matter where he was drafted.
uffda udfa
9 years ago
Odds are heavily stacked against him even being a marginal NFL player. He looks like Just another failed high defensive pick.

He seemed like a reach to me. Maybe two rounds ahead of where he should've gone. A project kind of a guy.

I remember watching an interview of him and thinking he reminded me of Deacon Jones for some reason. Too bad he ain't like Deacon on the field.

As for him not living up to his potential... just imagine you're from the south and that's all you know and then you get drafted to play for the Packers. You have to move to Wisconsin. Yes, some players make a seamless transition, it seems, but some just aren't going to and they'll never feel comfortable in certain places. I think Ted generally does a nice job of being mindful of things like this so maybe that has nothing to do with it and he just sucks.
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9 years ago

Odds are heavily stacked against him even being a marginal NFL player. He looks like Just another failed high defensive pick.

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa 



You consider the 85th pick a high one?
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PackerTraxx
9 years ago
This is one player that could really make a difference. I'm hoping but not holding my breath.
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Mucky Tundra
9 years ago

He's one of these "high talent, low motor" guys iirc.

Wasn't even on my board.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



"This guy flies all over the field. He can play inside, but he moves along the line of scrimmage. There's an energy, there's a motor." -- Mike Mayock



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nerdmann
9 years ago

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Khyri Thornton Draft Profile 

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 



Tends to wear down and tire late in games and effort wanes.



Here's something else that was interesting:

Has the size, brute strength and enough agility to warrant interest as a developmental, rotational five-technique in an aggressize, zone-blitzing scheme such as the Jets, Ravens or Steelers. Versatility is a plus.



The V-word.

Capers LOVES these "versatile" guys. These DBs Ted drafted are "tweeners" between S and CB. The DL Ted drafts are tweeners, Nick Perry, Datone Jones. These guys weren't even on my board. Mike Neal. It's because they just can't get enough of versatility.

Not only are they trying to save roster spots, but they like the strategy of being able to adjust personell groupings on the field without having to substitute players. Maybe they wanna swap out a CB for an extra S. Well, if they got a guy who can play both positions out there, he can just step back 5 yards before the snap. BOOM! Good to go.
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Mucky Tundra
9 years ago
I guess it's one scout word vs another. Then again, what does high motor even mean?
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