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#35 Joe Bachie/LB/6’2 231 lbs
The Good:
- High motor
- Diagnoses plays quickly and precisely
- Works through junk effectively to find the ball carrier
- Very consistent tackler in the box
- Patient when diagnosing, rarely over pursues
- May not have the athleticism to play in coverage but does a good job following quarterback’s eyes to make plays on the football
The Bad:
- Lacks natural athleticism to be a sideline to sideline linebacker
- Stiff movement in hips area
- Needs to add strength to defeat more physical blockers
- Lacks short area quickness/burst
- Athletic limitations may be a real issue
- Range is very limited
- Failed PED test last season
Bio:
- 2019: 72 tackles, 9.