Dive into the latest episode of the "Making Monsters" NFL Draft podcast as Taylor Doll unwraps potential prospects for the Chicago Bears. This time, she's teaming up with CJ Vogel, who brings his expertise from covering the Texas Longhorns at On Texas Football to the table.
Together, they dissect the talents and potential of several players expected to make their mark on NFL Sundays. Among those discussed are wide receivers Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond, defensive linemen Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton, and offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr.
Kelvin Banks Jr. has been turning heads, and Vogel has some strong opinions about the chatter regarding his position on the field. After anchoring the left tackle spot with aplomb for three years against elite competition, Vogel finds the idea of moving Banks to guard quite puzzling.
"He was war-tested from the start and passed every challenge that came his way," Vogel shares, emphasizing Banks' robust pass protection skills. "That’s his clear strength.
Sure, he might need to fine-tune a little bend at the waist as he transitions to the NFL, but we're talking about a player who allowed a mere two or three sacks across 42 games at Texas. That's rock-solid."
Alfred Collins, a formidable force at defensive tackle, is another name the Bears might consider closely. Vogel praised Collins' standout capabilities this year.
"What really struck me about Alfred was his presence as an unyielding anchor in the defensive line, not easily moved. He could shed offensive linemen with ease to disrupt plays, especially in the running game."
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