Whats up with Mike Hull?
- Thread starter Mr. Potter
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IMO, he doesn't have NFL-caliber speed for a linebacker. Yeah, he was in on a lot of tackles in his career but asking him to go sideline to sideline and handle running backs out of the backfield or tight ends on patterns may have been a bit too much. NFL game is different nowadays with all of the passing options and spread capabilities. Not sure a player with the degree of speed of Hull's is good enough to make it.
It's gonna be tough for him, but if he can become a demon on special teams he might have a shot.
Agree. He could have a long career as a special teamer. He has what it takes to be good on special teams. If he stays healthy, he could make a nice living doing that. Or, he could turn out like Zach Thomas, who didn't have the measurables the NFL looks for, but was just a good football player.
FWIW. Hull needs to find a 4-3 D team where he uses his football IQ to be a field general to stop the run game.
I think he would fit in with NY Giants.
I think he would fit in with NY Giants.
It is a shame he left early. One more year might have made a difference for him. Wasn't there a rumor that LJ direct him toward leaving early?
How can anyone say Hull isnt fast enough? He looked plenty fast to me at PSU? The NFL misses on plenty of players. It's hard to imagine that Tom Brady was a 6th round draft choice? There are tons of free agent players starting for NFL teams over the years. As long as Hull maintains his health I could envision him starting for the right team. If he was 2 inches taller Hull potential wouldn't be in question.
Hull's issues for not being drafted were solely based on his size, not lack of speed or FB IQ. He WILL make the cut with the Dolphins. You can go to the bank on that. Or, you can bet me if you doubt it!
Dione Barnes is a different story. He never lived up to his potential, and he too is undersized for an NFL DE. The difference between he and Hull is lack of FB IQ!
Dione Barnes is a different story. He never lived up to his potential, and he too is undersized for an NFL DE. The difference between he and Hull is lack of FB IQ!
