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Old 04-30-2021, 07:05 PM  
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Bolton played in all 13 games as a true freshman (22 tackles, one sack) after earning Dallas Morning News first-team all-state honors at Lone Star High School (130 tackles, 16 for loss, five interceptions). He went from promising youngster to SEC star in 2019, earning first-team all-conference honors after leading the league with 8.9 tackles per game (107 total, 7.5 for loss), intercepting two passes and breaking up eight others in 12 starts. He was named second-team Associated Press All-American, first-team All-SEC and a Butkus Award finalist in 2020, leading his defense with 95 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss (including two sacks), while breaking up five passes in 10 starts. Bolton's father, Carlos, played football at Louisiana Tech. -- by Chad Reuter

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When you think about strong, forceful inside linebackers, Bolton is the type of player you might be envisioning. He's going to fall below typical NFL starter standards from a size standpoint, but his rugged frame and forceful demeanor help make up for it. Play recognition and pursuit instincts help carry him to the football and he's a message-sending striker when he gets the runner squared up. He has functional short-area burst between the tackles but will struggle to run down the outside run if he's not close enough to the action. He will need to lean heavier on his instincts to help speed him up because of size and speed limitations. Bolton plays with good field recognition when dropping into zone and has a history of making plays on the football in coverage. He's a three-down linebacker who can make an immediate contribution on special teams and has the potential to become a future starter.
Strengths
  • Very tough with a physical edge.
  • Plays with demeanor teams look for in the middle.
  • Field-savvy with instincts to diagnose misdirection.
  • Identifies and communicates.
  • Heavy hands with good pop to take on blocks.
  • Pursues ball-carrier with patience and leverage.
  • Fluid alterations to his pursuit angles.
  • Excellent feel for attack timing downhill.
  • Meets runners with violent collisions in the hole.
  • Strikes like he's trying to send a message.
  • Great awareness and ballhawking as spot dropper.
  • Has enough man-cover talent to play on all three downs.
  • Thrived on kick- and punt-cover teams early in his career.
Weaknesses
  • Average lateral quickness traps him behind climbing blocks.
  • Inconsistent to strike and separate from blockers.
  • Needs to improve angles to elude box traffic.
  • Might need to take a few more chances as a pro.
  • Top-end speed appears below average.
  • Loses ground when pursuit flows wide.
  • Below-average lateral agility as open-field tackler.
  • Will have to play quicker to deal with NFL slashers.
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:17 AM   #256
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I wanted Basham, but I can’t hate this.

Good value at a position of need and a plan for post Hitchens.

Really hard to argue with the logic.
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:17 AM   #257
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Exactly that's who he plays like
Are you blind?

I'm trying real hard to stay positive and not tell people to climb a burning aids tree every time I'm irritated with their stupidity, but you're really testing my resolve.

So...


Thanks for weighing in!
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:17 AM   #258
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:18 AM   #259
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I watched him for years at Missouri.

I know what to expect. You clearly read a twitter post and think you do, when it's obvious you don't.

I know Mizzou fanboys are expecting the exception to the rule, but I'm not feeling that.
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:19 AM   #260
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Andy said he had a soft spot for Missouri players....I hope he's as good as ya'll be saying.
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:29 AM   #262
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Oh and this guy ****ing better put Neimann’s ass on the bench. We drafted 2 LB’s in the 2nd rd and paid Hitchens.

Zero reason that disaster should be out there unless it’s ST’s
He won't. That's the only thing most of you are going to be disappointed with.

He's going to replace Hitchens. He's going to get the Willie Gay treatment this year, especially with the ongoing COVID issues.

It's funny. I'm not over the moon on the pick but see the logic and long-term upside.

Most of you guys are like ecstatic but expect him to move in right away and take snaps from other guys.

Odd little dynamic going on.
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Some of you are too ****ing stupid to breathe. What the ****.
Do you think Willie Gay has good football instincts?
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That’s my POV.

Even if Bolton or Gay have their own flaws, don’t they have to be better than Niemann at this point for the dime? Gay should know the defense better and Bolton will catch on quick.
Like I said with Gay, you want to avoid him learning bad habits which guys will develop over time to cover up gaps in their scheme soundness.

Take him along slowly like they did with Gay and he'll be fine. They'll be fine in 2021 without him being a full-time contributor, just like they were last year with Gay.

Come 2022, he'll be ready to take over and the defense will get a younger, true upgrade at the position.
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:33 AM   #265
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Do you think Willie Gay has good football instincts?
We're not talking about Willie Gay. Him and Bolton would be an apples to oranges sort of comparison.
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Old 05-01-2021, 11:33 AM   #266
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I wanted Basham, but I can’t hate this.

Good value at a position of need and a plan for post Hitchens.

Really hard to argue with the logic.
Exactly.

It isn't flashy but it is solid. Every draft can't be sizzle, sometimes you need some steak.

This is one of the best offseason feelings since Mahomes and better than almost anything that came before.

I think this team got TOUGHER over the last 2 weeks and that's a big, big deal.
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We're not talking about Willie Gay. Him and Bolton would be an apples to oranges sort of comparison.
It's a simple question.
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It's a simple question.
No. That's why he went late 2nd a year ago.
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No. That's why he went late 2nd a year ago.
OK, fair enough.
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Exactly.

It isn't flashy but it is solid. Every draft can't be sizzle, sometimes you need some steak.

This is one of the best offseason feelings since Mahomes and better than almost anything that came before.

I think this team got TOUGHER over the last 2 weeks and that's a big, big deal.
I think Bolton is going to play more as a rookie than you're thinking.
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