TL-TwoWinsAway 970 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Listed at 6-1, 318 LBs, appears to be a run-stuffing NT type. Good strength, strong hands. According to PFF: "Utah’s John Penisini is one of PFF’s favorite pure run-stuffing nose tackles. He earned a higher run-defense grade (90.6) than more highly touted teammate Leki Fotu for the Utes last season." 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LionArkie 388 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Don’t know anything about this guy, but wanted a big belly in the middle of the dline. Edited April 25, 2020 by LionArkie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sllim Pickens 805 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Sounds like Snacks. Hopefully he can develop into a Snacks type. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Friend 386 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 He’ll backup Danny Shelton. He’s solid. Its pronounced Pen-uh-see-nee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TL-TwoWinsAway 970 Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 High motor, high character type. Collapses the pocket and can occasionally get an edge. Louis is right: the guy certainly isn't "slow". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Friend 386 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just now, TL-TwoWinsAway said: High motor, high character type. Collapses the pocket and can occasionally get an edge. Louis is right: the guy certainly isn't "slow". Not by any means. His feet never stop. He’s not a pass rusher, he’s not Suh. But he’s a NT with good feet, good awareness and good motor. I like him a lot. I see him as a career backup however, just because he won’t get the flashy numbers some like from DTs. But damn he’s solid. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diehardlionfan 858 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Not by any means. His feet never stop. He’s not a pass rusher, he’s not Suh. But he’s a NT with good feet, good awareness and good motor. I like him a lot. I see him as a career backup however, just because he won’t get the flashy numbers some like from DTs. But damn he’s solid. You mentioned it somewhere today but this pick also fits with more 3-4. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Friend 386 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, diehardlionfan said: You mentioned it somewhere today but this pick also fits with more 3-4. I’m seeing a trend with the moves they’ve been making. Penisini fits that NT role. Okwara plays that 6 technique of your WLB in the 3-4 Okie front Patriots ran under Patricia. Strong secondary players, hence #3 pick used on CB. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diehardlionfan 858 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: I’m seeing a trend with the moves they’ve been making. Penisini fits that NT role. Okwara plays that 6 technique of your WLB in the 3-4 Okie front Patriots ran under Patricia. Strong secondary players, hence #3 pick used on CB. They certainly have a number of player that can play LB. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superduperman 320 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I skipped a little while in the draft to do some things, only to come back and see John Penisini lolololool omg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SimbaWho 211 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Man... He's built like a tree stump. Can't say I know much about him but just after a few looks around the web he's the type of NT I like. Didn't know much before the selection though. Like this pick. Surprising get by Quinn and crew. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GetDownandDirty 24 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I think Shelton will need to step up his game to keep this kid from being a starter. The video on him shows his speed & brute force. He will be double teamed all day & still will be a nightmare. Big time pick in my opinion. https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/5/6/21249057/video-watch-john-penisinis-film-breakdown-utah-defensive-coordinator 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sllim Pickens 805 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, GetDownandDirty said: I think Shelton will need to step up his game to keep this kid from being a starter. The video on him shows his speed & brute force. He will be double teamed all day & still will be a nightmare. Big time pick in my opinion. https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/5/6/21249057/video-watch-john-penisinis-film-breakdown-utah-defensive-coordinator Everyone has great highlight videos. To expect a 6th round pick to push for a starting spot is hopeful at best. I hope he is good enough to make the team and can develop into that but the number of 6th round picks that start in year one or even two is so small. If he was that dominant and expected to translate so well to the NFL, he would have been a higher pick. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TL-TwoWinsAway 970 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, GetDownandDirty said: I think Shelton will need to step up his game to keep this kid from being a starter. The video on him shows his speed & brute force. He will be double teamed all day & still will be a nightmare. Big time pick in my opinion. https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/5/6/21249057/video-watch-john-penisinis-film-breakdown-utah-defensive-coordinator Great watch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diehardlionfan 858 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I love the fact he plays until the whistle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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