Yesterday, 02:01 PM
(06-14-2025, 10:38 PM)DYT_Bengal Wrote: Was Pratt slow? I thought he was a converted safety who excelled in pass coverage. Knight is much more of a mike/thumper type, though I heard someone critique him on his pass coverage abilities even though he made some big plays. We still have Logan Wilson, but it kind of sucks we lost one more of the players who made big plays during the superbowl run.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UaelglRZPE
Pratt sure looked slow to me last season. I cannot remember the exact RB, but last year we went against a speedy back and he was tearing
the middle of our Defense up and most notably embarrassing Pratt who was noticeably slow in this game. As Wedge said, Logan Wilson is the
former Safety that converted to LB and that is one of the reasons when he is healthy he is a very good cover backer.
Knight can cover too which is awesome. Barrett Carter is also really good in coverage. I like the LB additions a ton.
(Yesterday, 12:28 AM)XsandOs Wrote: Nate; I actually view the comparison as a compliment to Knight. Although he is graded higher than Pratt was, and only 0.1 points below Campbell who went in the first round.
The advantage that Knight has is his experience as a true LB in college - Pratt had only one year of starting LB experience in college, with the rest as safety. Knight can start immediately whereas Pratt started in the middle of his rookie year.
Knight and Slaton are the main reasons why I feel our run D will be significantly improved. If he gives us 4-5 sacks as well, this would be a huge pick.
The Ravens games will be a good test for him. Luckily, they are in the latter part of the season. If he can limit Henry and contain Jackson, we have a winner on our hands.
Cool, good points XsandOs. Like I said, I guess you could compare their college tape a bit and see a bit of the same player, but as far as how
Pratt has played the last few years Knight's strengths seem to be Pratt's weaknesses. Knight takes great angles and wraps up when tackling
something I have been very frustrated with Pratt with the last few years. Wish Pratt the best though.
(Yesterday, 12:00 PM)XsandOs Wrote: There is a highlight of Knight covering the Vanderbilt slot/TE (Stowers) on a dig. He covers him 20 yards deep and across the field and knocks down the pass.
I think I remember seeing that highlight of Knight. He can cover a lot of ground fast and is faster on the field than his forty time would indicate.
Kind of similar to Burfict in this way who's forty was crazy slow, but on the field he was all over the place and instinctual.
