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Nick Falato

@nickfalato

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calendar_today06-08-2015 03:04:51

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Muasau has a MUCH better feel in coverage than McFadden did coming out of Indiana.

McFadden was more explosive coming forward and was a good fit for Wink's defense. But to his credit, his eyes and positioning improved a lot last season.

Both players have frustrating missed

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He's not as reliable as a tackler nor adept in coverage buuuut I got Matt Milano vibes watching Muasau on film. Zero hesitation, plus instincts + explosion. Similarly sized. And Schoen knows Milano well.

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Excellent job by UCLA LB Darius Muasau to calmly process the offense in coverage as a Tampa-2 Mike

At the snap, Muasau orients toward the 3 WR side vs. Empty. The No. 3 (inner WR) goes under, leaving the math in favor of UCLA on the field side (3 over 2).

Knowing what the QB is

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One game into Darius Muasau's tape, the guy is an attentive defender in the box who gets small at the precise moments to avoid clean contact from climbing OL.

Here are some highlights from his tape against Boise State in 2023.

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Relying on efficiency without pushing the football downfield allows defenses to play top-down and limits the offense's capabilities.

If an offense fails to threaten defenses in various ways, it becomes more predictable and less effective at scoring points year over year.

In the

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But it's anomalous in a league predicated on creating explosive plays. Efficiency can only take an offense so far.

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Players who Visited the who are available as UDFAs

Chigozie Anusiem, CB Colorado St

Pheldarius Payne, DT Virginia Tech

Matthew Jones, OL, Ohio State

Pheldarius Payne is someone who we were VERY interested after our He's A Giant review.

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Just wanted to THANK YOU, every follower & Big Blue Banter listener who spent time w/ Nick Falato & me this draft szn
Almost a show a day in April. I’m proud of the work, but none of it is possible w/o the support of those listening
Now we just need the to do their part🤞

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Had fun with this Tyler Nubin film review.

The got another smart, tough, and dependable player w/ elite instincts and ball skills.

⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

youtu.be/uu5VZ_En988?si…

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Tyler Nubin on Dexter Lawrence's massive size

The new rookie safety also discussed his preparation and how it allowed him to be such a ball-hawk at Minnesota

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Joe Schoen lit up when asked about UCLA LB Darius Muasau

He then explained the competitive advantage of practicing with these players in the All-Star circuit

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Went LIVE with Dan Schneier to discuss the Giants' Day 3 haul...

TE Theo Johnson, Penn State
RB Tyrone Tracy, Purdue (former Iowa WR)
LB Darius Muasau, UCLA

Watch with the link below 👇🏾

youtube.com/live/FauMzMOZL…

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