PFF: Kamal Hadden grades as the 4th best P5 CB

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Maybe so. He isn’t much of a tackler, but he has had some good moments s of late. Looking at the PFF grades, you can see how good the defensive line is and how much easier they are making the lives of the rest of the defense. Pierce, Eason, and Baron have consistently graded very highly. If you can win with four, defense is easy.
 
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CNCVol88 said:
Literally just took one reply to try and take away the season Hadden is having.

We have some absolutely miserable fans.
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Although I do basically agree with you, I also gave a like to the post you were taking exception to. Seems to me they were agreeing they had to give Hadden some grudging admiration or tip of the hat, that he had worked to win back some respect. Right?
 
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CNCVol88 said:
Literally just took one reply to try and take away the season Hadden is having.

We have some absolutely miserable fans.
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In fairness, it’s been against subpar competition and he was awful in the FL game. He has played horrendously since he has been here, and there is nothing wrong with tempering expectation. That said, I think in a way the post you are referencing implies his chances were lessened when we weren’t getting pressure on the QB, which they are. I still think there is great improvement in Hadden, because even the subpar teams threw all over him in the past, and that isn’t happening. He is also noticeably committing to the tackle and making tackles. Seems to know where the ball is at to make any interception and not dropping the ball when he has an easy opportunity. If he can keep this up against quality opponents, which I hope he does, he will get to thumb his nose at us all, along with the entire defense and staff. I’m rooting for Hadden as he was a prized transfer and he is just a kid who has been playing his butt off lately. We seem to be what have you done for me lately as a fan base, and that should go both ways. Meaning, he deserves his praise.

I also like Martinez. He has produced some big time corners and would like to see him stick around. Of course, much of that is based on performance. Just seems like Heupel’s loyalty and overall continuity is paying off in most areas.

I’m hoping to see Joe have a big game soon as well. He played so well against Vandy and Clemson last year. I think he may have found his wheels last game after not running through the defensive player to gain 2 yards and keep an important drive alive against A&M. Something lit a fire in him.

I’d like to see Keyton find his game again as well. Kid flashed NFL potential last year. He’s been patient. I want to see him succeed.

Go Vols!!!
 
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loosecannon said:
Maybe so. He isn’t much of a tackler, but he has had some good moments s of late. Looking at the PFF grades, you can see how good the defensive line is and how much easier they are making the lives of the rest of the defense. Pierce, Eason, and Baron have consistently graded very highly. If you can win with four, defense is easy.
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Miserable and pathetic
 
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loosecannon said:
Maybe so. He isn’t much of a tackler, but he has had some good moments s of late. Looking at the PFF grades, you can see how good the defensive line is and how much easier they are making the lives of the rest of the defense. Pierce, Eason, and Baron have consistently graded very highly. If you can win with four, defense is easy.
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I had the same conversation with somebody this week. Being able to generate pass rush with 4 is the key to being good on defensively. We've had a few over the years that were good players, but this feels like the first time in a bit where we're 6-7 deep with average to above average SEC bodies. I think our stability and ability to bring back so many core guys and then have a guy like Pearce pop from recruitment has been a perfect storm to bring in good production.
 
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loosecannon said:
Maybe so. He isn’t much of a tackler, but he has had some good moments s of late. Looking at the PFF grades, you can see how good the defensive line is and how much easier they are making the lives of the rest of the defense. Pierce, Eason, and Baron have consistently graded very highly. If you can win with four, defense is easy.
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He gets graded on every play regardless what the D line is doing. Why do people on here who claim to be Tn. fans always try to justify their negative narratives?
 
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orangebloodgmc said:
Although I do basically agree with you, I also gave a like to the post you were taking exception to. Seems to me they were agreeing they had to give Hadden some grudging admiration or tip of the hat, that he had worked to win back some respect. Right?
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Correct. Was trying to convey that he has been playing well and that the rest of the defense is giving him and the other DBs a chance. When we had to send one and two extra defenders to get pressure, it leaves a lot of holes in the back end. We have to play a lot more zone and the defensive backs had a lot of confusion. When we have been able to rush four and could get pressure, the coverages have been more straightforward and we have more help. The DBs can play man with help. That’s what I was getting at.
 
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loosecannon said:
You missed the entire point
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I already knew the point! Of course pressure makes it easier on the DB’s, my 15 year old grandson knows that. The thread was about Hadden and his Pro grade. Instead of acknowledging his accomplishments you had to to add some shade. Every cornerback in the country has a D line.
 
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orangebloodgmc said:
Although I do basically agree with you, I also gave a like to the post you were taking exception to. Seems to me they were agreeing they had to give Hadden some grudging admiration or tip of the hat, that he had worked to win back some respect. Right?
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Yeah..but one less than perfect play by KH..and we all know the "I TOLD YOU SO" fellows will be out in full force.
 
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aRmo said:
Im still angry about that missed tackle @ Florida. But im coming around on him. Not ready to forgive just yet.
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I thing the FLA game was a wake up call for Hadden because everyone knows that terrible tackle was devastating to the game.

BUT I also believe the DLine has stepped up since FLA and banks has turned up the rush pressure on QBs since and he has called for less soft coverage in secondary as a result of the QB being pressured more.

All of this has made the whole D look better.

Just my personal observations/opinion.
 
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I've dogged him on here. I'm not a football expert and I guess he actually plays well, if this is to be believed.

But on the plays where he looks like a bum, he REALLY looks like a bum.
 
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It is way past time to forget about the Florida Game. Folks need to sit there quietly and not boo the kid when the starting line ups are announced as well. Sheeesh these guys are not perfect. I was mad about the poor tackle at Florida but I have gotten past it. Lets go to Bama and get the W!
 
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