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Message: <blockquote data-quote="easyk83" data-source="post: 500629" data-attributes="member: 8895">Does Hawk crash the line like Poppinga used to, no he does not. He also isn't built like a classic 6'3-6'4 255 -260 pound SLB either.  However, if you have not noticed Hawk being employed in a traditional SLB role of cleaning out lead blockers then I have to believe you're not actually watching the games. He certainly is employed to attack the LoS ahead of the WILB, leaving the WILB unmolested angles of attack. This isn't even open for debate... you are wrong here. As for footspeed both players can be summarized as follows, Bishop has great instincts initial burst and short area quickness but is very lacking in top end speed and will get burned in foot races. Hawk on the other hand tends to react slower than he should, has mediocre short area quickness but has very good speed when running in a short line. Bishop ran a 4.8+ 40 on a fast track on his pro-day(no combine 40) while Hawk ran a 4.59 at the combine. As for your remarks on Bishop's physical play, I never disputed this specifically stated that he's exceptional playing against the run and attacking the passer. However, his lack of "roving ability" certainly has created problems for our defense and presents one of the reasons why we were so dependent on the nickel defense back in 2011 owing to Bishop's poor coverage skills.</blockquote>

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