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Redskins email report: Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz lauds Gettis | Washington Examiner
From article:
Here's one thing to digest: In this week's email report, Ferentz said Gettis "played as well as anyone on our offensive line and that includes Riley [Reiff, a first-round pick]. Riley has a different physique and a different stature, but Adam played at a real high level. No one asked about him in August and by November everyone was asking about him. People paid attention."
Gettis' issue is that he's undersized at just around 290 pounds. But Iowa uses a zone blocking system, just like the Redskins. The size shows up more over the course of a season when the wear and tear of facing defenders 20 pounds heavier takes a toll.
But Ferentz said Gettis compensates well with strength and technique. Draft analyst Russ Lande said the same thing in last week's email report. Actually, Lande said he wouldn't be surprised if Gettis quickly challenged for a starting job.
On Jordan Bernstine:
As for ex-Hawkeye Jordan Bernstine, a seventh-round pick and defensive back, Ferentz singled out one play from his junior season that he says shows his ability. But Bernstine only played one year of safety, his spot in the NFL.
"It’s a matter of playing more and learning all the nuances and getting experience and gaining confidence," Ferentz said. "He’s a perfect late-round guy because he has everything you hope for. Now, can he catch on as quickly as needed?"
From article:
Here's one thing to digest: In this week's email report, Ferentz said Gettis "played as well as anyone on our offensive line and that includes Riley [Reiff, a first-round pick]. Riley has a different physique and a different stature, but Adam played at a real high level. No one asked about him in August and by November everyone was asking about him. People paid attention."
Gettis' issue is that he's undersized at just around 290 pounds. But Iowa uses a zone blocking system, just like the Redskins. The size shows up more over the course of a season when the wear and tear of facing defenders 20 pounds heavier takes a toll.
But Ferentz said Gettis compensates well with strength and technique. Draft analyst Russ Lande said the same thing in last week's email report. Actually, Lande said he wouldn't be surprised if Gettis quickly challenged for a starting job.
On Jordan Bernstine:
As for ex-Hawkeye Jordan Bernstine, a seventh-round pick and defensive back, Ferentz singled out one play from his junior season that he says shows his ability. But Bernstine only played one year of safety, his spot in the NFL.
"It’s a matter of playing more and learning all the nuances and getting experience and gaining confidence," Ferentz said. "He’s a perfect late-round guy because he has everything you hope for. Now, can he catch on as quickly as needed?"
