Jachai Polite: interesting signing.

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Jachai Polite, who was signed to Rams practice squad: “Fresh start for sure… You got to try to change for the better.”

Me, @huddle.com
We’ll see.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jachai-polite?id=3219504f-4c11-3764-b3c6-cc83363f62fb

Jachai Polite

Overview

Just one year of big-time production, but he’s an instinctive rusher with natural feel for attacking the pocket. Polite’s frightening speed to the edge on tape was missing in his pre-draft workouts as he showed up much heavier and with purported hamstring issues during all of his testing. The game tape shows an ability to rush the pocket with a fluid, diverse attack, but he might not have the grit necessary to play the run as a 3-4 outside linebacker on early downs. His troubling post-season that included bad combine interviews, bad workouts and additional weight around the midsection has substantially clouded his draft standing into the boom-or-bust category.

Strengths

* Pass-rush attack is instinctive and diverse
* Blazing get-off sets the table for success
* Fluid movement with loose hips and fast feet
* Bendy and flexible to flip his hips and trim the edge
* Able to stack rush moves on top of each other to build momentum
* Explosive burst to finish the quarterback
* Deft transition from speed rush into long-arm stab counter
* Spin move is lurking as unstoppable weapon with work
* Intimidating closing burst in pursuit of the ball
* Athletic ability to sink and shift directions to as tackler
* Pursuit speed is impressive
* Really fast when chasing the rock
* Ability to slip blocks and access edge in run game
* No fear in mixing it up at point of attack

Weaknesses

* Dropped weight for added quickness but lost some strength
* Needs to hit the weights and the steaks for NFL mass
* Might need to begin career as designated rusher only
* Ducks head into initial contact
* Not a thumper when plugging pulling guards
* Swallowed by tacklers with strong grips
* Below-average strength to shed and tackle
* Needs to add more pop in his hands
* Hands lack power to chop/swipe and deaden the edge
* Struggles to fight through redirection at the turn
* Scouts are concerned about maturity and character

• This reply was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by JackPMiller.

One thing we have that the Seahawks & Jets don’t have are the leaders on the Defense. Nothing against what they have, but Aaron Donald, Clay Matthews, & Aquib Talib are the guys will keep him in line. If he is not in line, if not, these guys will kick Polities behind. Clay Matthews, for example may have that Fabio look of the 80’s (or was it the 90’s?), but he can turn into the Hulk real quick.