TL-TwoWinsAway 802 Posted April 25 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." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionArkie 279 Posted April 25 (edited) Don’t know anything about this guy, but wanted a big belly in the middle of the dline. Edited April 25 by LionArkie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sllim Pickens 588 Posted April 25 Sounds like Snacks. Hopefully he can develop into a Snacks type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Friend 269 Posted April 25 He’ll backup Danny Shelton. He’s solid. Its pronounced Pen-uh-see-nee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TL-TwoWinsAway 802 Posted April 25 High motor, high character type. Collapses the pocket and can occasionally get an edge. Louis is right: the guy certainly isn't "slow". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Friend 269 Posted April 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardlionfan 626 Posted April 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Friend 269 Posted April 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardlionfan 626 Posted April 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superduperman 238 Posted April 25 I skipped a little while in the draft to do some things, only to come back and see John Penisini lolololool omg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimbaWho 182 Posted April 26 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetDownandDirty 21 Posted May 6 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sllim Pickens 588 Posted May 6 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TL-TwoWinsAway 802 Posted May 6 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardlionfan 626 Posted May 10 I love the fact he plays until the whistle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
