King Dog
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Nice work
Did you guys see DJ Fluker?
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chrispy
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Seems ready to compete....
toffee
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Looking pretty good.
nwHawk
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That beast is cut from a different cloth!
Hawkinaz
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I wouldn’t be against bringing him in as a no risk try out but mt expectations are low not a great fit in the Hawks OL can he play guard? Could be brought in to compete with Haynes @ RG
toffee
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Good locker room influence.
Frozenropers
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I would be open to bringing him in for a camp invite so he could compete for a guard spot.
toffee
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You may be onto something lol
Aircrew
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If his urine sample didn't melt the cup, I'd be all about bringing him in at guard.
seatownlowdown
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37" arms... ridiculous. he'll get a tryout from somebody
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I wonder how different the skillset is between run stuffing vs run blocking. Isn’t it pretty much just sumo deashi?
toffee
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I am curious too, can someone educate us please?
Hawkinaz
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IMO it’s not that different. Starting with youth football thru high school it’s common for players to play both ways. Back in the day I played OL/DL. I used to see it as a 1 on 1 confrontation the DL trying to beat his opponent to be in a position to stop the ball carrier when playing OL making sure the guy you are blocking doesn’t beat you. If everybody on offense did their job perfectly they would score a TD on every play. No need to pancake your opponent ( even though it’s cool to do) just get in his way.
I think more falls on if the said player is motivated enough to do it with Fluker as a 0/1 tech just occupy blocks and keep O line off of the LBs. Look for old Raven games when they had Haloti Ngata he is my favorite DT. As a true NT probably either Casey Hampton or Vince Wilfork.
I think more falls on if the said player is motivated enough to do it with Fluker as a 0/1 tech just occupy blocks and keep O line off of the LBs. Look for old Raven games when they had Haloti Ngata he is my favorite DT. As a true NT probably either Casey Hampton or Vince Wilfork.
toffee
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Some said Fluker has heavy feet, not quick and couldn't move well enough. In case of NT, his heavy feet wouldn't be as much a problem? Lol, I really don't know what I am talking about.
Terpdragon
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I seem to remember another D.J. Fluker that used to play. Is this guy his son?
I think it's the same guy! He is looking crazy cut right now
SoulfishHawk
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Love seeing someone work hard and get some results. He was a good team guy when he was here. This team could use a good guard, he was that.
He's only 32, that's not old by stretch for an O Lineman. Plenty are still productive in their late 30's.
He's only 32, that's not old by stretch for an O Lineman. Plenty are still productive in their late 30's.
Hawkinaz
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Depends on if the DC wants a penetrating NT or just occupy blocks and keep the LBs clean. If it’s the latter I would give it a try in that case you don’t care if the NT even makes a tackle you would be using your LBs as play makers. If the offense feels they have to use 3 offensive linemen to move the NT as a defense you have won the battle any decent NT will command at least a double team.
