Kevin Greene on the biggest challenge for Nick Perry

Saw that article and liked how in depth he went. Sure seems a bit trickier than "just taking his hand out of the dirt."

Those comments from Greene won't stop the screams of bust or overrated when Perry misses assignments as he learns to "capture all five eligibles".

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"If [Matthews] doesn't have a credible threat on the other side," Greene said, "then offensive coordinators say, 'Hey, let's just take this 52 out of the game and we'll be fine.' … But if you have another dog on the other corner, they have to say, '52, now he's tough, but we can't afford to always double team him, because they've got that big dog over there and he's hunting. So we've got to pick our spots when we double Clay, sometimes we have to solo him, because we've got to hit that guy with two on this series. Sometimes we have double him. Now we've got to double Clay with two and we're taking our chance one-on-one with this other big dog on the corner.'

I read Kevin Greene quotes like he's shouting at me...like I'm watching professional wrestling. BIG DOG!

I hope he fits the system and can adjust.....

Perry doesn't "fit the system", and neither do 90 % of the college guys when they first enter the NFL

They go from playing checkers to chess and that's one of the toughest parts about drafting - projecting how they will assimilate in a new environment, new scheme, new responsibilities

Kevin Greene is a great teacher; Perry will thrive under his tutelage

I think the biggest thing is that they moved CM3 to right. Now Clay's coming off the edge from the blind side and they have to worry about someone getting beat over there. If one of those DL picks hits and Perry can play half as well as Matthews did his rookie year, CM3 will have a monster POY-like season.

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Originally posted by Music City:
I think the biggest thing is that they moved CM3 to right. Now Clay's coming off the edge from the blind side

True, also meaning the Predator's looking at pass-blocking specialist left tackles. Not necessarily the best thing for Matthews' sack totals. IMO Clay will be moving all over the place.

Meh, he has garbage, garbage and a rookie to go against in the division and he's talented enough to do well. Matthews almost seems to have a harder time when the massive RTs can lock on to him because he's not a real big guy.

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Originally posted by Satori: Kevin Greene is a great teacher; Perry will thrive under his tutelage

Exactly what PFW said about Perry: "Has upfield speed to scream off the edge and the bulk and weight-room strength to handle the left side, but tape does not match workout numbers, and lack of consistency vs. the run remains a concern. Better tester than football player at this stage, but upside is immense in a fly-at-the-snap scheme and he could benefit tremendously from a veteran position coach."

http://www.profootballweekly.c...player/nick-perry-8/

There's no doubt they'll move him around. They'll also have to pick their poison. And I don't care what LT he faces- if he's one on one, I like the matchup.

I agree MC. If Worthy helps out, too, CMIII will get his shots no matter where he is.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Satori:
Perry doesn't "fit the system", and neither do 90 % of the college guys when they first enter the NFL

Not an accurate statement. Many players are drafted because they do fit the system. Perry is not one of them. Hopefully he can be molded and will thrive

I'd like to see the college that runs its "system" like an NFL franchise.

"Goodness Gracious." -John Wooden It would be like teaching trig in grade school.

Now, drafting for a position is another thing.

Anyway, IF he's got the SMARTS to take on more responsibility, physicality isn't SuperFreak's problem. If he stays healthy, I just can't wait to see him on the field under Greene's direction.

I would venture to say that very few if any college players are exposed to anything remotely near what Capers runs in the NFL. The key to me is if they can learn and the work they are willing to put in to do it.

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Originally posted by Hungry5:
Those comments from Greene won't stop the screams of bust or overrated when Perry misses assignments as he learns to "capture all five eligibles".

This won't happen if he shows he can get after the QB.

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Originally posted by The Heckler:
I would venture to say that very few if any college players are exposed to anything remotely near what Capers runs in the NFL. The key to me is if they can learn and the work they are willing to put in to do it.

This is very true. I think Nick Saban's defense at Bama is about as close to pro style 34 or pro style defense period and even then that's not even close to being as complex. I always chuckle when I read a draftnik talk about a QB translating better to the NFL because he's coming from a "pro style system"...there isn't a college system that is even close to being the simplest pro offense. There's a learning curve no matter the position. If a player as physically gifted as Nick Perry can't do what they need him to, it won't be because the transition is so tough, it's because, as you said, he wasn't able or willing to put in the time and effort to get it done.

If Kevin Greene can't light a fire under him, no one can.

I think they're going to give him lots of green lights. Make the QB confused and not the other way around.

Grave Digger, I agree with much of what you said but I beg to disagree about no NFL offense is anywhere near as simple as a college offense, apparently you did not see Denver last year, they strangely reminded me of an old Big 12 offense!

About Perry I agree wholeheartedly, if he has the work ethic, vision and hips then he will be a star. I think about Terrell Suggs his first year he was mediocre at best but he focused on his unique skill set and is now a many time probowl player!

Pcak88

That Denver offense doesn't exist anymore as an entire scheme. The closest thing to a college offense in the NFL is probably Carolina IMO. And that isn't as much a function of the scheme being good, but the fact that Newton best operates in that kind of offense. That's not to say there's anything wrong with Carolina's offense, but I seriously doubt it will ever be mistaken for a West Coast Offense.