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at need and can win in many areas immediately Blue Wes Horton Jersey , with the potential to win in all spots eventually." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFiled under:Panthers 2019 NFL DraftPanthers post pick review: What I think of Brian BurnsNew,24commentsThe talented edge rusher out of Florida State fills a great need and can win in many areas immediately, with the potential to win in all spots eventually.EDTShareTweetShareSharePanthers post pick review: What I think of Brian BurnsGlenn Beil-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Panthers made a wise choice last night with the 16th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft in choosing to address the most glaring area of concern from last season; the pass rush. To that end, they selected Brian Burns, a super athletic and accomplished edge rusher out of Florida State. Those of you who have been on our site for the entire pre-draft process know that I don’t do much of any analysis leading up to the draft. I prefer to do my research once I know a player is going to be a member of our team, and now that Brian Burns wears the black and blue, here is what I think from reviewing some of his game film from last season.Athleticism and intangibles: EliteOur own Billy Marshall is spot on in praising Burns for his athletic measurables. He is that special kind of athlete that makes the difficult look routine, and the impossible possible. Watching him play, it is a lot like watching a defensive Cam Newton. I say that because not only are their builds similar, but their motions are fluid and instinctive. Burns never looks like he is getting winded doing anything. Several people have compared him athletically to Von Miller, and they aren’t wrong to do so, but the difference there is going to be technique. Can the Panthers instill more violence in Burns movements, and expand his move set? If they can, watch out.Block shedding/disengage: AverageThis is an area that can be improved by coaching and conditioning for Burns. When linemen successfully get their hands on him and he doesn't have a speed avenue to escape, he is somewhat defenseless. This is partly due to his relative strength and weight Brian Burns Carolina Panthers Jersey , and partly due to his need to learn better priorities in how he addresses potential blockers. This area is what sets a guy like Von Miller apart from other guys in his mold, he is the best in football in setting up a blocker for failure. If you can initiate impact and use it to stagger the guy blocking you, you can make the first move to beat him. Neutralize the blocker then pursue the ball.Pocket disruption: EliteAs Ron Rivera alluded to in their post pick press conference by calling Burns a “1.5 guy” is that he makes splash plays through causing constant discomfort to quarterbacks. Even if he doesn’t directly notch a sack, he forces quarterbacks out of a feeling of safety routinely, often leading to opportunities for others. Burns does a great job in using his speed, length, and hands to apply pressure directly or simulate it through chaos. He gets offensive tackles off their spots, forcing them into uncomfortable areas in space where he excels at winning to the inside with a formidable rip counter. Even if they do manage to get their body between him and the quarterback, the pocket collapses and it often leads to a negative play or turnover.Run support and tackling: Below averageThis has almost everything to do with his size. He simply needs to add more weight to be effective against simple running plays like power or zone runs, but he does have a huge advantage defending plays that require some sort of setup, like a counter or any kind of misdirection. There are several examples of him in college where he explodes through the weak side of the line and meets the ball carrier just as he completes the handoff, something that only the best athletes can hope to do. To that end, he seems to understand his gap assignment, which is all Luke Kuechly is going to care about, but he did on more than one occasion pursue the wrong guy on option plays leading to big gains. What I’m saying is Youth Brian Burns Jersey , he is hit and miss against the run, but could develop to hit more often.Positional flexibility: Very goodIf the Panthers are looking to run more multiple fronts and create more opportunities through subterfuge, they made an excellent selection in Burns. While not at his best in a traditional 4-3 set shaded on a tackles shoulder, he is still capable there. In any other configuration that allows him to use his speed as a first option, from a five tech out to a wide nine, i expect him to stand out immediately. Even better, his coverage skills are advanced for a defensive lineman, and would be considered formidable by even traditional linebacker standards, again, thanks to his athleticism and agility.Where he wins in the NFL right nowObvious passing situationsOne on one with no helpOdd frontsStunts that take advantage of his speedZone Blitz as a rusher or coverage manWhere he’s unlikely to win right nowTraditional 4-3 alignmentVersus zone or power run heavy teamsVersus read option as the point defenderCurrent NFL comp: Dee FordPotential NFL comp: Von Miller No test at the combine translates better to the football field better than the three cone drill."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomNFL CombinePanthers 2019 NFL DraftThe three cone drill is the NFL Combine’s most important drillNew,11commentsNo test at the combine translates better to the football field better than the three cone drill.ESTShareTweetShareShareThe three cone drill is the NFL Combine’s most important drillBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsEveryone has their favorite drill at the NFL combine, but the ones that usually are talked about the most are actually some of the least effective in evaluating many positions. The 40 yard dash, for example, is mostly just a bragging rights competition between primarily defensive backs and wide receivers. Rarely does anyone get to really just open up and sprint on the field, and who knows if they are as fast as they looked in underwear when they have all that heavy gear on.For most positions Brian Burns Carolina Panthers Jersey , the drills that test short range agility are the ones that really come into play in a game situation. The ability to quickly change direction while maintaining your balance and displaying explosiveness in your lower body are the things tested most often play to play. While some of these drills have measurable results, others do not and exist purely as tape for scouts to watch. The three cone drill provides a nice tidy time that gives scouts a rough estimate into how well an athlete can put it all together.For those not familiar with the drill, here is a short video of a few prospects performing it.As you can probably gleam from the video, this drill is universally useful. For offensive and defensive linemen, it represents a display of explosiveness and balance, particularly important for edge rushers and the tackles that must guard against them. For defensive backs, linebackers, and offensive skill players it shows their agility and burst acceleration, important for route running and getting out of breaks, as well as closing speed to defend.All of the movements you see above directly translate to the field in some way for every single position. Analysts use the term “game speed” or “functional strength” a lot when talking about how a guy works out versus how he performs, and this is the closest you will get in the combine to quantifying such a thing.So while everyone will talk about which wide receiver or running back got the closest to cracking the 4.2 barrier in the 40 yard dash, but still didn’t beat Bo Jackson’s all-time 4.13 mark, i’ll be most interested in which linemen can run in circles the fastest.