Gregg Williams. Steve Wilks. They all Look Alike to You People Right?

The name Daniel Eukale is bouncing around the echo chamber as a former undrafted free agent the Coaches "noticed" in his second season with the Browns.

I couldn't find any numbers on this guy, and his college production was so-so.  I know that he had a problem getting his weight up over 300 lbs, which is surprising for a guy with obvious Polynesian bloodlines (oh no did I offend thumbody?)

Anyway, there's not much the kid could have done to impress anybody in non-contract drills.  They probably think he looks quicker or is stronger or something; that he worked hard in the offseason and is working hard now.

Naturally, I'm in Eukale's corner, because he's an underdawg.  There are a few analytical good signs:

Eukale started only 2 seasons in college.  After a season on the Browns' Practice Squad, he should indeed be making a big leap forward this season, if he's been dedicated.  The question is, how big a leap?

Eukale's only shot here is as the 3-technique penetrating DT (not the nose).  I guess he has a sweet first step and great mobility/athleticism, and he's 6'4" so he has good length.

As you'll see if you click on THE only scouting report I found on the guy, in college he got pushed around.  While I assume that he's bigger and stronger with better technique now, at a shade over 300 lbs it's too much to expect him to hold his ground in the NFL yet.

But if he's a real disruptive inside penetrator, maybe he could spell Sheldon Richardson on obvious passing downs.

Mary Kay Cabbott says we should keep an eye on 5th round Linebacker Mack Wilson, and she's correct.

Mary thinks he could "challenge the starters for playing time".  I can translate that:  He can elbow Kirksey aside and/or render Schobert even more expendable.

Mack Wilson is a real linebacker who was projected to go in the third or even second round.  He played Division 1, for an elite program, and that is significant for linebackers.

Genard Avery aside, I also think you should keep an eye on Sione Takitaki, who John Dorsey drafted 2 rounds before Wilson for a reason.

MKC and most of the other pundits seem tone-deaf to the fact that there's a new Defensive Sherriff in town named Steve Wilks.

Mack Wilson can cover well...and?  I don't expect coverage skills to be at a premium for the two (or fewer) linebackers Wilks will field over 80% of the time in his nickels and dimes.

Zzzinggg why do you people think Jermaine Whitehead is a fluke?  Offenses can't legally send more than five receivers downfield.  Did you know that?

And if they do send 5, that's an empty backfield.  Do you know that?

Running backs aside, most of the time, modern NFL Offenses put 3-4 receivers on the line of scrimmage, and Wilks' 5 DBs are there for them...are you with me so far?

It's wise in 2019 to field one real linebacker due to bastids like Belle, Johnson, Hunt, the Johnsons etc sometimes situationally, but for Steve Wilks? Not 2.  6 in coverage is enough.

You people are also wrong about a 4-man Defensive Line being etched in stone.

With Avery and Takitaki, Wilks can use 3 (or even 2) down linemen in some situations.  Takitaki was a Defensive End until his last year in college, and Avery is an accomplished edge pass-rusher.

-snap-snap- Mack Wilson and Takitaki and Avery should play a lot in 2019 in a Steve Wilks Defense.

No offense.  I'm still trying to figure it out myself, but you need to stop confusing Wilks with Greg Williams, ok?

Andrew Gribble did a great job of guesstimating the last few roster spots and explaining why.

He reminded me of Jhavonte Dean, who is a 6'1" CB who has excelled in camp so far, and who I told you awhile ago could mutate into a Free Safety in time.

Andrew was pretty good at projecting roster spots per position group here, but I think there will probably be a fifth safety (11 back end players) in this Wilks defense.

Now...I gotta say this, Randy:  A week or so ago, some nimrod expected the 2019 Browns to keep 6 Linebackers active.

We're in brain-transplant territory here; way beyond "wow!".

I could be wrong, but I don't expect more than 5 "official" Linebackers in an 86% nickel/dime defense...err...you GET this, right?

Avery Takitaki Wilson Taylor (oh sorry remember: Schobert is on the block and Saint Kirksey on the bubble remember?)

Taylor and Wilson are real linebackers, Takitaki is underrated in space, and Avery is an athletic freak; like I've said: A human, faster, more explosive James Harrison.

-snap-snap- Takitaki and Harrison Avery can cover in zone. This works for Steve Wilks, since for him...I mean if anybody but me has paid attention...duh they're here to attack, disrupt, and duke it out with blockers first and foremost.

You people...

Zing-zing-zing.  You won't find this stuff anywhere---oops I mean you WILL find it 24-36 hours from now all over the fkng internet ;.!$@*%#🖕 but what do I know fuck alla you okbye