Meet Dre Moore
Defensive tackle Maryland, 6-4, 305 Round 4, 115th pick
Highlights/stats
2007’s six sacks were the most by a Terp since Shawne Merriman’s 81/2 in 2004. … Had a career-high 10 tackles and two sacks Oct. 20 against Virginia while lined up against Branden Albert, who went 15th overall to the Chiefs.
THE VERDICT
Moore is still a raw talent, having begun playing varsity football only in his senior year of high school. He is a rare athlete for his position, a quality that means Moore is probably better-suited to play the more critical under tackle position. Jovan Haye currently starts there, but the Bucs want increased competition and an improved pass rush from the interior of the line.
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excellent pick!
Posted by: aaron | April 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM
All I keep hearing is that he has taken plays off. Does that mean he has stamina issues or he can be lazy? In any case, bringing him in to be a rotational inside lineman the first few years will be interesting.
Posted by: Krutch | April 28, 2008 at 11:29 AM
good pick for a position of need.
Posted by: Kurt | April 29, 2008 at 11:10 AM
The thing I love about taking defensive linemen is that it doesn't necessarily spell doom for our current players. Larry Coyer's heavy rotation means everyone gets to play, so the more the merrier, I say. The rotation here should also negate the stamina issues, if they're warranted. I read that he attributes it to the scheme, saying his assignment was often to read and react rather try to penetrate. Either way, I don't think it'll be too much of an issue here.
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Posted by: Quentin | April 29, 2008 at 05:48 PM