Sack man DE Elvis Dumervil

[Bronco LB 59]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2160239

Updated: Sep. 13, 2005, 2:59 PM ET
Dumervil making hit records at Louisville
By Joe Starkey
Special to ESPN.com


It seemed as though every time Louisville defensive end Elvis Dumervil picked up the phone, his father was on the other end, ragging him about how Miami (Ohio) quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had flicked Elvis liked a mosquito and thrown a touchdown pass in the 2003 GMAC Bowl.

The replay must have run a million times.

"I let him have it for weeks," said Frank Gachelin, Dumervil's father. "I'd say, 'Hey, you're in the highlights again.' This year, I said, 'You gotta make your own highlights instead of being in someone else's.'"

In the season opener against Kentucky, Dumervil made enough highlights to spawn a feature-length film. Not only did he roll up a Big East- and school-record six sacks, but he also had two forced fumbles, one recovered fumble, 12 total tackles and very nearly a touchdown (a 33-yard fumble return was wiped out on a replay ruling).

"I was aiming for three sacks," Dumervil said, "and it got out of control."

Elvis' greatest hits figure to play regularly this season on the college football circuit, where Louisville (1-0) is favored to win the Big East title. The Cardinals, who had a bye this past weekend, host Oregon State (2-0) in their home opener Saturday.

A 255-pound senior, Dumervil isn't quite 6 feet tall but has a mammoth wingspan, running-back legs and a healthy hatred for quarterbacks.

"The only one I really like is mine, Brian Brohm," he said.

Dumervil also has a highly unusual background, having grown up in Miami as one of nine brothers (some half-brothers). Their father was a Marine who said he would sometimes wake his sons at 5 a.m. to go running. Four of the boys went on to play Division I college football.

Dumervil's mother (she and Frank Gachelin split several years ago) was a big Elvis Presley fan, which accounts for the kid's catchy first name -- though he prefers to go by his nickname, "Kool."

"He's so laid-back, you can't help but call him Kool," Louisville defensive tackle Montavious Stanley said.

Asked whether he is familiar with Presley's music, Dumervil says, "I knew you were going to ask about that," and leaves the distinct impression that he's not a big fan.

"Elvis Presley did great things; I'm just a football player."

Dumervil's musical tastes run more along the lines of the rap group G-Unit, which Louisville's defensive line has taken to calling itself.

The King or G-Unit? Hard choice. How about we alternate between the two in telling the Elvis Dumervil story:

Hound Dog
Yeah, he's quiet off the field, but Dumervil goes Mr. Hyde once he buckles the chin strap.

"You'll see guys in practice line up and see him over them, and they're like, 'Oh, no, I've got to block that guy?'" Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said.

Dumervil insists he is 6 feet. Stanley isn't so sure.

"Depends what kind of shoes he has on that day," Stanley said.

Does it matter? Dumervil set a Jackson (Miami) High School record with 78 career sacks and racked up 10 more last season, his first as a Cardinals starter.

Then came the Kentucky game, when, by his count, Dumervil went through three separate Wildcats tackles.

"First thing, he's very quick off the ball, and he has the arms of a 6-6 guy," Petrino said. "He knows the moves he wants to use, and he plays with a great motor. I wish the whole team could play with that kind of motor."

Salute U
Dumervil's dad said he was a training officer -- a personal trainer of sorts -- in the Marines from 1979 to 1987.

"When they got too fat, they'd send 'em to me," Frank Gachelin said.

Gachelin encouraged his children to play football, but they had to meet several criteria, including good grades, in order to retain the privilege. His wife, Maggie, kept the kids in line.

"She's my XO -- a military term for executive officer," Gachelin said. "That's your right-hand man."

Dumervil's older brothers include James Dumervil and half-brother Louis Gachelin, both of whom played on the defensive line at Syracuse (James later transferred to Tennessee State); and half-brother Curry Burns, a safety who played at Louisville and later for the New York Giants before he was cut a few weeks ago.

Suspicious Minds
A classic 'tweener, Dumervil will have to work extra hard to impress NFL scouts. He is not projected as a first-round pick, but that could change with a couple more six-sack games.

Dumervil turned down scholarship offers from Florida and Syracuse because he felt Louisville (then coached by John L. Smith) would provide the fastest opportunity to play.

He also wanted to line up at defensive end, not linebacker. He won't be so picky in the pros -- if he gets there.

"If they want me to be a kicker, I'll be a kicker," Dumervil said. "I'll be a long-snapper."

Footprints
Dumervil likens himself to the Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney because Freeney was considered undersized coming out of Syracuse, where his teammates included James Dumervil and Louis Gachelin.

Part of Elvis' "passion for pass-rushing" includes studying tape of the masters, such as Freeney and Jevon Kearse. But his first favorite was Derrick Thomas, whose sacking exploits for the Kansas City Chiefs before his death in 2000 inspired Dumervil to wear No. 58.

"He just destroyed people," Dumervil said.

The tape work is all part of the player's daily routine.

"After practice, I'll go home, eat and study [for classes]," he said. "Then I watch film to get the edge. Coach Petrino talks about visualizing. I like to visualize."

Don't Be Cruel
Dumervil claims he doesn't talk trash to opposing linemen.

"I don't even look them in the eye," he said. "Coach Petrino says, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick,' so we don't do much trash talking here at Louisville. We try to play the game the way it's supposed to be played."

If he is moved to speak, Dumervil will say something polite to the quarterback.

"I gotta love you; that's why I want to spend time with you," Dumervil said, mimicking himself. "And I'll be seeing you again soon."

Joe Starkey covers the Big East for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/BroncoLB56/ElvisDumervil.jpg

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

He had a great game against Kentucky. Not sure his skills translate to the NFL. Would probably end up as a MLB.

[DBroncos4life]

He has two sacks this game. He just missed on the third and had to leave the game because he landed wrong. He gets off the snap so fast, its crazy. The ball gets snapped and he is around the tackle before he gets out of his stants.

[DBroncos4life]

He had a great game against Kentucky. Not sure his skills translate to the NFL. Would probably end up as a MLB.


They just lined him up over the guard and he blew by the guard and the full back to pick up his third sack and his second forced fumble. This guy is scary.

[Ballhawk]

Will be a great OLB in the 3-4

[DBroncos4life]

Will be a great OLB in the 3-4


I still think he could play end full time. He's a Dwight Freeney type player all the way.

[Ballhawk]

I still think he could play end full time. He's a Dwight Freeney type player all the way.

Could, depends on his frame. He has a great first step theats for sure.

[DBroncos4life]

Could, depends on his frame. He has a great first step theats for sure.


He's just a bit smaller then Freeney, but they say his wing span is much bigger for his size. I don't know I have doubts when I hear about sack guys in college but after watching him line up everywhere this game and setting a new college record for most sacks in a two game span I think the guy is crazy good. I would go out on a limb and say hes this years Ware.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

He's just a bit smaller then Freeney, but they say his wing span is much bigger for his size. I don't know I have doubts when I hear about sack guys in college but after watching him line up everywhere this game and setting a new college record for most sacks in a two game span I think the guy is crazy good. I would go out on a limb and say hes this years Ware.

He is really only 5'10". Great college player but it will be tough to make an impact in NFL at that size

[DBroncos4life]

He is really only 5'10". Great college player but it will be tough to make an impact in NFL at that size


Well he claims to be taller then that, but even if he is shorter he still is faster off the ball then pretty much anyone I can remember. He plays everywhere. Over the guard, at the end, OLB position and I saw him lined up against WRs. I would be shocked if he falls because he is veiwed as too short.

[Drek]

Thought we might want to bring this thread back up, now that he's a Bronco. The article is a decent read. :)

[Requiem]

Elvis measured in at 5'11 - 3/4 I think, let's just say with cleats and a helmet over 6'0. ;)

People keep saying he could play OLB for us, inside yes, but otherwise no. I think he'll be a nice situational pass-rusher for us. Not comparing him to Lang, but his game with us will probably echo that. Nick/situational pass-rush. At anycase, he's a guy who I wouldn't doubt putting up good sack numbers this year as a rookie. He has something to prove and that's always good going into the NFL.

I predict he'll get 5 or 6 sacks for us this year. :D

[broncohaven]

Anyone else catch Shanahan mentioning that Elvis can play outside at DE or inside even as a nose tackle. Is the 3-4 coming? Tawk amongst yuhselves.

[Ballhawk]

Anyone else catch Shanahan mentioning that Elvis can play outside at DE or inside even as a nose tackle. Is the 3-4 coming? Tawk amongst yuhselves.

I started thread on us gong to a 3-4and got ripped apart by my fellow Maners. I was in fear that torches and pickforks would appearoutsidemywindow...

I would be morethan happy to find and bump that thread :D

[footstepsfrom#27]

I'm warming up to this pick. Looking at his college production is just mind numbing. Add the 23 tackles for loss and the 11 fumbles he caused last year to 20 sacks and this dude made a game impacting play an astounding 54 times. There are DE's taken high in the draft who didn't make that many tackles in an entire season, let alone plays that impacted the game. Maybe he really is Dwight Freeney...

[footstepsfrom#27]

Anyone else catch Shanahan mentioning that Elvis can play outside at DE or inside even as a nose tackle. Is the 3-4 coming? Tawk amongst yuhselves.
If this were 1976, he'd be Rubin Carter...same height/weight and bench press...now he's considered to small to play every down in the line. I can't see him at DT, but as an inside LB? Why not? Wonder if he could cover anyone...?

[Drek]

If this were 1976, he'd be Rubin Carter...same height/weight and bench press...now he's considered to small to play every down in the line. I can't see him at DT, but as an inside LB? Why not? Wonder if he could cover anyone...? Supposedly not real great coverage or run stopping skills, not great agility in space either.

He's a pass rusher. A all day tough, long armed, don't quit pass rusher. I have no problems just letting him play RDE on passing downs and special teams to start, we'll see where he goes from there.

[DB-Freak]

He is really only 5'10". Great college player but it will be tough to make an impact in NFL at that size
I'm not really worried about his height.

I'm just worried about his strength. Not sure how he is gonna hold up against these OL's in the NFL.

[-Slap-]

I started thread on us going to a 3-4 and got ripped apart by my fellow Maners. I was in fear that torches and pickforks would appear outside my window...

I would be more than happy to find and bump that thread :D
Physically, he's the spitting image of former Patriots nose tackle Ray "Sugar Bear" Hamilton. I don't know if he would have the girth necessary to play that position now 30 years later.

[Drek]

I'm not really worried about his height.

I'm just worried about his strength. Not sure how he is gonna hold up against these OL's in the NFL.
He's supposed to be real strong for his size (he's 5'11" and change by the way) and backed it up with 30 bench reps at the combine. Now shorter guys tend to have an advantage there, shorter arms means less range of motion, but Dumervil and other sources claim he has about a 6'8" wingspan. Most guys with that kind of wingspan can't bench ****, he did more reps than a lot of DTs.

I've been thinking about something with Dumervil. I dug up a few interview shortly after we picked him. He was expecting to run a 4.5 to 4.6 40, but ended with a 4.75 and didn't get to run at his pro day or do the rest of the combine drills, since his group did 40's first and he tweaked his hammy during one of his runs. No one has gotten to see Dumervil's more DE relevant combine numbers, like short shuttle, long shuttle, broad jump, etc.. I think we might be surprised at the player who shows up come the regular season.

[footstepsfrom#27]

I'm not really worried about his height.

I'm just worried about his strength. Not sure how he is gonna hold up against these OL's in the NFL.
For what it's worth...and I'm not sure what any of this internet info is worth...he supposedly has BP'd 495. IF true, strength shouldn't be an issue.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

For what it's worth...and I'm not sure what any of this internet info is worth...he supposedly has BP'd 495. IF true, strength shouldn't be an issue.

On the radio this morning he said that was incorrect. Only 465. :)

[Rascal]

Didn't know where else to put this:

This explains why Rod Wright slid so far:

Dolphins DT Rodrique Wright, who surprisingly slipped to the seventh round, has a torn rotator cuff. This explains a lot. The Dolphins will give the former Texas player an MRI this week, but he'll probably miss the 2007 season if he undergoes surgery. Wright was considered a second or third round pick before the injury was known.

[DB-Freak]

He's supposed to be real strong for his size (he's 5'11" and change by the way) and backed it up with 30 bench reps at the combine. Now shorter guys tend to have an advantage there, shorter arms means less range of motion, but Dumervil and other sources claim he has about a 6'8" wingspan. Most guys with that kind of wingspan can't bench ****, he did more reps than a lot of DTs.

I've been thinking about something with Dumervil. I dug up a few interview shortly after we picked him. He was expecting to run a 4.5 to 4.6 40, but ended with a 4.75 and didn't get to run at his pro day or do the rest of the combine drills, since his group did 40's first and he tweaked his hammy during one of his runs. No one has gotten to see Dumervil's more DE relevant combine numbers, like short shuttle, long shuttle, broad jump, etc.. I think we might be surprised at the player who shows up come the regular season.
Bench means nothing compared to squats, deadlifts, and olympic lifts.

His max squat was average at best and it's really weak for a DL and guy his size.

His power clean was decent though.

[DB-Freak]

actually anyone have his most recent lift numbers. The one I got it from might be old.


Just seems like he's been concentrating on his benching.

[Drek]

http://www2.jsonline.com/packer/insider/draft/2006/biosdetail.aspx?fname=Elvis&lname=Dumervil&pos=DE

Campus: 4.68 in the 40-yard dash...495-pound bench press...Bench presses 225 pounds 29 times... 365-pound back squat...308-pound power clean...27.5-inch vertical jump...32 ¾-inch arm length...9 1/8-inch hands...Right-handed...Wears contacts...14/48 Wonderlic score.

Combine: 4.78-second 40-yard dash. ... Bench-pressed 225 pounds 30 times. ... Did not participate in the three-cone or shuttle drills or the vertical or broad jump, citing a hamstring injury.

Can't guarantee it to be reputable, but this is what I found for his combine numbers. He must have one hell of a wingspan to have 32.75" arms. However, I got to agree with DB-Freak, his squat and vertical are disapointing. Good part is it gives Tuten something to work with him on.

I like seeing quality bench reps and a high max bench out of him though because he has such long arms. Most long armed DEs, especially the knuckle draggers, tend to have ****ty benches because of the required range of motion. He's got great upper body strength, but yeah, looks like he needs to work on the lower body a lot.

[epa86b@netzero]

http://www2.jsonline.com/packer/insider/draft/2006/biosdetail.aspx?fname=Elvis&lname=Dumervil&pos=DE

Campus: 4.68 in the 40-yard dash...495-pound bench press...Bench presses 225 pounds 29 times... 365-pound back squat...308-pound power clean...27.5-inch vertical jump...32 ¾-inch arm length...9 1/8-inch hands...Right-handed...Wears contacts...14/48 Wonderlic score.

Combine: 4.78-second 40-yard dash. ... Bench-pressed 225 pounds 30 times. ... Did not participate in the three-cone or shuttle drills or the vertical or broad jump, citing a hamstring injury.

Can't guarantee it to be reputable, but this is what I found for his combine numbers. He must have one hell of a wingspan to have 32.75" arms. However, I got to agree with DB-Freak, his squat and vertical are disapointing. Good part is it gives Tuten something to work with him on.

I like seeing quality bench reps and a high max bench out of him though because he has such long arms. Most long armed DEs, especially the knuckle draggers, tend to have ****ty benches because of the required range of motion. He's got great upper body strength, but yeah, looks like he needs to work on the lower body a lot.

Here is alittle more information about other DE taken. With the exception of height, Elvis' numbers are comparable to Mario.


Mario Williams
Campus: 4.73 in the 40-yard dash...450-pound bench press...320-pound squat...6% body fat...33 7/8-inch arm length...10-inch hands.
Combine: 4.69 seconds in 40-yard dash.

Tamba Hali
Campus: 4.76 in the 40-yard dash...33 3/8-inch arm length...10 ½-inch hands.

Darryl Tapp, DE
Campus: 4.71 in the 40-yards dash...415-pound bench press...660-pound back squat (team record)...321-power clean...360-pound push jerk...34.5-inch vertical jump...33 7/8-inch arm length...10 ¼-inch hands...18/42 Wonderlic score.

[Crushaholic]

Didn't know where else to put this:

This explains why Rod Wright slid so far:

Dolphins DT Rodrique Wright, who surprisingly slipped to the seventh round, has a torn rotator cuff. This explains a lot. The Dolphins will give the former Texas player an MRI this week, but he'll probably miss the 2007 season if he undergoes surgery. Wright was considered a second or third round pick before the injury was known.

Aha. So, that's the story. I was shocked Wright fell as far as he did...

[footstepsfrom#27]

Here is alittle more information about other DE taken. With the exception of height, Elvis' numbers are comparable to Mario.

Mario Williams
Campus: 4.73 in the 40-yard dash...450-pound bench press...320-pound squat...6% body fat...33 7/8-inch arm length...10-inch hands.
Combine: 4.69 seconds in 40-yard dash.
Those "back squat" numbers on Williams and Dumervil have to be wrong, or else this is a different lift than what I know as simply "the squat"...because there is no way Williams and Dumervil have higher bench press numbers than squat numbers. I got 475 up as a 200 pound safety in high school about 30 years ago before the advent of all the new training techniques. The only way these numbers are accurate is if these guys were doing the lift on one leg.

[Victor]

I want to believe in Elvis, but I keep getting visions of Kenoy Kennedy's younger brother. I forget his name, but he was a little midget that we brought in because of his non-stop "motor".

He lasted about a week, though the press loved him because he gave them a feel-good human interest story to write during training camp.

Please, please Elvis...be better than Kenoy's midget brother.

[2KBack]

I want to believe in Elvis, but I keep getting visions of Kenoy Kennedy's younger brother. I forget his name, but he was a little midget that we brought in because of his non-stop "motor".

He lasted about a week, though the press loved him because he gave them a feel-good human interest story to write during training camp.

Please, please Elvis...be better than Kenoy's midget brother.

Kennoy's brother doesn't have the kind of college production history that this guy does, for whatever that is worth.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Kennoy's brother doesn't have the kind of college production history that this guy does, for whatever that is worth.

Someone will know for sure but I think Kenoy's brother held some NCAA records, total tackles or something.

[SpringStein]

Elvis measured 5'11 5/8" and has long arms. Baby Kennedy was 5'9" - a fairly big diffrence at that size. The worrisome thing is that Elvis is at DE and Kennedy was at DT, where being short is not quite as big a deal.

[chrisp]

Its the 4th round - there's got to be a downside or a question mark to the guy. If he was prototype size he would have been off the board before we picked at #15 with those kind of numbers.

If he can just turn out to be a useful situational pass rusher then he will more than justify his selection. Remember against Pittsburgh we played 'em pretty good down-for-down but every time a 3rd and long came up they converted.

[plummershelper]

Brandon Kennedy led the Sunbelt Conference in Tackles for a loss for both a season and career and was near the top in the country for both at UNT

[2KBack]

Brandon Kennedy led the Sunbelt Conference in Tackles for a loss for both a season and career and was near the top in the country for both at UNT

What conference is that? Is it a Div-I conference?

[plummershelper]

Yup, but playing weaker competition

[Drek]

Brandon Kennedy led the Sunbelt Conference in Tackles for a loss for both a season and career and was near the top in the country for both at UNT
The problem with Booger Kennedy was that he was so damn short and had an arm length to match. Reports out of camp said he couldn't even fully wrap his arms around a guy for a tackle, at DT thats simply not acceptable.

Dumervil on the other hand has the arm length of a 6'5" guy. That helps to nullify a lot of height issues.

I personally don't think Dumervil is ever going to be an elite pass rusher. If we can come up with a solid DT rotation and begin running a more spread front though he could be a productive part of the squad.

[GonzoLays]

Dwight Freeney | OLB | Syracuse | Big East Conference
Selected by Indianapolis Colts in round 1, pick 11 (11 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'0½ 266 4.45 4.10

Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Two-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors as both a senior and junior. Big East Defensive Player of the Year last season when his numbers were 50/25.5/17.5. Set a conference record for sacks, leading the nation in that category. Also led the league in tackles for loss. Junior totals were 32/18/13 after recording just 19 tackles as a sophomore.
Explosive pass rushing specialist that may have to move off the line of scrimmage. Quick off the snap with a great first step, plays low to the ground with leverage and rarely off his feet. Gets tremendous upfield momentum going and also displays the ability to chase the action from the backside, pursuing the ballcarrier with speed. Breaks down well, quick and fluid changing direction and possesses a great burst of closing speed. Effective in either a three point stance or when stood up over tackle, can play off the line of scrimmage and efficient in the short field. Relentless, works hard and stays with the action, always trying to make something positive happen. Short, has difficulty if opponents run at him and taken out of the play by opposing tight ends. Engulfed by larger opponents and all too often must take wide angles to the action in order to avoid blockers altogether. Could be perfect as an outside linebacker in a three-four scheme and will be a productive professional if he learns to use his speed and explosion making plays in reverse as well as up the field. Late First Round.

Dumervil is about a inch shorter than Freeney and ran the forty in 4.88(?) compared to Freeney's 4.45. You never know.

[Cito Pelon]

I want to believe in Elvis, but I keep getting visions of Kenoy Kennedy's younger brother. I forget his name, but he was a little midget that we brought in because of his non-stop "motor".

He lasted about a week, though the press loved him because he gave them a feel-good human interest story to write during training camp.

Please, please Elvis...be better than Kenoy's midget brother.

I remember seeing some stuff about Elvis where he has lots of moves, sets up his moves well, quick burst to the ball. I don't have a problem with picks that know how to play football, no major injury history, like to compete.

[watermock]

Gotta play the hand your dealt. If he has the moves, it doen't matter his 40 time or how big the OT is. He's got to be crafty, but pro LOT's are certainly more crafty as well. If he can swim thru the left tackle, we might have a keeper. He's certainly not going to bull rush like Pryce.

It's so much fun being a Bronco fan. We don't have alot of ebb tides. We have them, but rarely under Shanahan. I see a team loaded with young talent. Jeeze, Walker can't whine now that he has his bling, we shouldn't have any more issues than an increasingly hostile Lelie. Damn I wish Reeves had taken Lelie in front of us...we might of taken Ed Reed.

[DB-Freak]

Dwight Freeney | OLB | Syracuse | Big East Conference
Selected by Indianapolis Colts in round 1, pick 11 (11 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'0½ 266 4.45 4.10

Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Two-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors as both a senior and junior. Big East Defensive Player of the Year last season when his numbers were 50/25.5/17.5. Set a conference record for sacks, leading the nation in that category. Also led the league in tackles for loss. Junior totals were 32/18/13 after recording just 19 tackles as a sophomore.
Explosive pass rushing specialist that may have to move off the line of scrimmage. Quick off the snap with a great first step, plays low to the ground with leverage and rarely off his feet. Gets tremendous upfield momentum going and also displays the ability to chase the action from the backside, pursuing the ballcarrier with speed. Breaks down well, quick and fluid changing direction and possesses a great burst of closing speed. Effective in either a three point stance or when stood up over tackle, can play off the line of scrimmage and efficient in the short field. Relentless, works hard and stays with the action, always trying to make something positive happen. Short, has difficulty if opponents run at him and taken out of the play by opposing tight ends. Engulfed by larger opponents and all too often must take wide angles to the action in order to avoid blockers altogether. Could be perfect as an outside linebacker in a three-four scheme and will be a productive professional if he learns to use his speed and explosion making plays in reverse as well as up the field. Late First Round.

Dumervil is about a inch shorter than Freeney and ran the forty in 4.88(?) compared to Freeney's 4.45. You never know.
Doubt Freeney has the wingspan that Elvis has.

[Raider Bill]

Doubt Freeney has the wingspan that Elvis has.


They're identical 32.75 inch arm length

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2002/profiles/freeney_dwight.htm

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft/prospect?contentId=5527960

Neither has the wingspan of a 6'8" guy, more like a 6'4 or 6'5 guy.


his arm length is of a guy about 6’4” or 6’5

[Drek]

Dumervil is about a inch shorter than Freeney and ran the forty in 4.88(?) compared to Freeney's 4.45. You never know.
Dumervil ran a 4.83 at the combine, a 4.65 at another workout this off-season.

40 times aren't really big factors for DEs. Squats, broad/vertical jumps, and short shuttles, things showing explosiveness, are much more important.

[BroncoBuff]

A 255-pound senior, Dumervil isn't quite 6 feet tall but has a mammoth wingspan, running-back legs and a healthy hatred for quarterbacks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/BroncoLB56/ElvisDumervil.jpg
That's encouraging ... I hadn't heard about his wingspan ...

[Popps]

Anyone else catch Shanahan mentioning that Elvis can play outside at DE or inside even as a nose tackle. Is the 3-4 coming? Tawk amongst yuhselves.

Nose Tackle?

Maybe we could try Jason Elam at MLB?

[youcandoit1687]

Nose Tackle?

Maybe we could try Jason Elam at MLB?

lol ya man, 6'0 guys ahvent played NT for years, decades, forever, ever?

[-Slap-]

Anyone else catch Shanahan mentioning that Elvis can play outside at DE or inside even as a nose tackle. Is the 3-4 coming? Tawk amongst yuhselves.
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/MBBMEGPFMPHA/Gregg_200x300_det.jpg
Kelly Gregg has been a starter
for the Ravens since 2002.

[youcandoit1687]

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/MBBMEGPFMPHA/Gregg_200x300_det.jpg
Kelly Gregg has been a starter
for the Ravens since 2002.

how tall is he? he must be really strong and big if he is 6'0 at NT

[-Slap-]

how tall is he? he must be really strong and big if he is 6'0 at NT
He's listed at six foot (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133298), but he's shorter than that. Goes about three bills.

[Arkie]

Dumervil claims he doesn't talk trash to opposing linemen.

"I don't even look them in the eye," he said. "Coach Petrino says, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick,' so we don't do much trash talking here at Louisville. We try to play the game the way it's supposed to be played."

If he is moved to speak, Dumervil will say something polite to the quarterback.

"I gotta love you; that's why I want to spend time with you," Dumervil said, mimicking himself. "And I'll be seeing you again soon."



I wish he was a little more mean. He should have at least kicked Vick's ass after this incident.

http://www.badjocks.com/images/vick-stomp.jpg

[bronco_mvp_30]

all this talk of squats, bendh etc, could mean nothing. Some guys get on the field and PLAY!

Go Elvis!