Tyler Lancaster

[Shanedorf]

Here's mcginn's year end write-up on Lancaster

Tyler Lancaster (25.5%): Of the 14 nose tackles that were drafted in April, only Vita Vea, the 12^th overall pick, had more traits earmarking him for a successful career in the NFL than Lancaster. Identifying and signing Lancaster as a free agent at the conclusion of the draft represented one of Brian Gutekunst’s finest personnel moves. Lancaster didn’t stand out in August and was cut. Promoted from the practice squad to the 53 after five games, he became a regular part of the rotation in Game 8 and improved as the season wore on.
It’s not a stretch to think Lancaster could be a starter next season. At 6-3 ½ and 313, Lancaster looks like another run-of-the-mill shock absorber. True, he can function well in that role. He wasn’t as hard to move as Kenny Clark but there wasn’t that much of a difference. Like Clark, he used his hands to disengage from blocks and then showed burst to the ball. His tackles per snap rate of one every 8.21 ranked second at the position. What makes Lancaster’s future bright is the speed (5.03), athleticism (9-5 broad jump) and smarts (Wonderlic of 33) that aren’t readily apparent unless his play is studied. He plays with a degree of swagger that was appealing. Lancaster’s pass rush wasn’t much (two pressures, one every 90.3 snaps). Given his tools, however, he shouldn’t be a lost cause in that department. Grade: C.

[gopackgo247]

2 minutes ago, Shanedorf said:

Here's mcginn's year end write-up on Lancaster

Tyler Lancaster (25.5%): Of the 14 nose tackles that were drafted in April, only Vita Vea, the 12^th overall pick, had more traits earmarking him for a successful career in the NFL than Lancaster. Identifying and signing Lancaster as a free agent at the conclusion of the draft represented one of Brian Gutekunst’s finest personnel moves. Lancaster didn’t stand out in August and was cut. Promoted from the practice squad to the 53 after five games, he became a regular part of the rotation in Game 8 and improved as the season wore on.
It’s not a stretch to think Lancaster could be a starter next season. At 6-3 ½ and 313, Lancaster looks like another run-of-the-mill shock absorber. True, he can function well in that role. He wasn’t as hard to move as Kenny Clark but there wasn’t that much of a difference. Like Clark, he used his hands to disengage from blocks and then showed burst to the ball. His tackles per snap rate of one every 8.21 ranked second at the position. What makes Lancaster’s future bright is the speed (5.03), athleticism (9-5 broad jump) and smarts (Wonderlic of 33) that aren’t readily apparent unless his play is studied. He plays with a degree of swagger that was appealing. Lancaster’s pass rush wasn’t much (two pressures, one every 90.3 snaps). Given his tools, however, he shouldn’t be a lost cause in that department. Grade: C.

solid rotational guy

[66fan]

I actually like our d-line rotation. Especially if Wilkerson is able to come back at full strength 

[Arthur Penske]

 

[gopackgo27]

Solid rotational guy, showed well against the run. Definitely has a place on his roster next year unless we add a handful of guys there.

[AlexGreen#20]

14 hours ago, Shanedorf said:

Here's mcginn's year end write-up on Lancaster

Tyler Lancaster (25.5%): Of the 14 nose tackles that were drafted in April, only Vita Vea, the 12^th overall pick, had more traits earmarking him for a successful career in the NFL than Lancaster. Identifying and signing Lancaster as a free agent at the conclusion of the draft represented one of Brian Gutekunst’s finest personnel moves. Lancaster didn’t stand out in August and was cut. Promoted from the practice squad to the 53 after five games, he became a regular part of the rotation in Game 8 and improved as the season wore on.
It’s not a stretch to think Lancaster could be a starter next season. At 6-3 ½ and 313, Lancaster looks like another run-of-the-mill shock absorber. True, he can function well in that role. He wasn’t as hard to move as Kenny Clark but there wasn’t that much of a difference. Like Clark, he used his hands to disengage from blocks and then showed burst to the ball. His tackles per snap rate of one every 8.21 ranked second at the position. What makes Lancaster’s future bright is the speed (5.03), athleticism (9-5 broad jump) and smarts (Wonderlic of 33) that aren’t readily apparent unless his play is studied. He plays with a degree of swagger that was appealing. Lancaster’s pass rush wasn’t much (two pressures, one every 90.3 snaps). Given his tools, however, he shouldn’t be a lost cause in that department. Grade: C.

Did Kenny Clark die?

[AlexGreen#20]

11 hours ago, Arthur Penske said:

 

This just means he got run at a lot. 

[Arthur Penske]

3 minutes ago, AlexGreen#20 said:

This just means he got run at a lot. 

Hmm how can you say that without watching all the snaps?

 

[AlexGreen#20]

1 minute ago, Arthur Penske said:

Hmm how can you say that without watching all the snaps?

 

Because if you're ever in a position to make a "stop" on 13% of run defense snaps that you're in the game, somebody is running at you. Each gap would only see 14% of runs assuming an average distribution. Even if you assume he gets a stop on 50% of his targeted runs, he would still have to have his gap run at 28% of the time. 

[ReadyToThump]

Can't ask for too much more out of an UDFA rook. Pleasantly surprised all of us and will be a solid backup/rotational player behind KC. 

[coachbuns]

On ‎12‎/‎28‎/‎2018 at 9:08 AM, squire12 said:

You want more ties?

At some point, you need more players that are capable of winning games.  currently GB has Rodgers and not really anyone else.  No player on defense really offers that.  The OL as a unit does not.  

Yeah, the team is a total disaster and there is no hope. Wow!

[Joe]

Kid's a great story. I was psyched when we signed him as a UDFA. Incredibly strong kid, good character.