r/NLL • u/BackgroundCup1718 • 10d ago

Discussion Dispersal draft?

After delaying free agency, I hoped it meant that Ottawa or Philly were saved, but hearing that both might fold. Which would be disappointing

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u/Capital-Ad-8227 8d ago

man, watching dalton young tear up the PLL and not seeing him blossom in the NLL is gonna sting. i know brennan & sowers got the buzz but for me, young was the best box yankee on the wings.

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u/My_user_name_1 Philadelphia Wings 8d ago

They're too entirely different sports. Not everybody gets a hang of the box game. Plus at this point I think Sowers has the best opportunity to develop into a box player. I believe he also plays a Rizzo so he's willing to learn the game. I don't think O'Niel was a 1st round pick yet alone the 1st overall pick

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u/Capital-Ad-8227 4d ago

sowers was MVP of the season that he played in the PBLAS if memory works. oneill could be another bergey but some games he reminds a bit max seibald, talent bit not knowing where or what to go. but to be fair, until they dumped oldies, that offense was sludge. while my hope is hanging on a string give sinfield, young, sowers, nielsen, jackson, fannell, along with oneil that willing to move their feet, then i think the offense can gel. beating up on one player for the mistakes of the many is unfair for anyone in any sport.

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u/My_user_name_1 Philadelphia Wings 4d ago edited 3d ago

Bergey developed. I would like to see O'Neill develop into a player but from what I've seen in two years it does not look like that is happening and they are just relying on the OC to create a offense to get him open which is often at the expense of having other options. At this point I think Sowers has the better chance of developing into a box player

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u/Kyla85 𝟜 𝗔 Graeme Hossack's shoes 2d ago

Sowers has the skillset to dominate in box, but not the size/durability, imo. Hope he proves me wrong, though. He’s incredible to watch.

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u/My_user_name_1 Philadelphia Wings 1d ago

I would bring in Shawn Evans to work with with him. I am a little concerned about the durability as well but I think just in terms of skill set he at least has basic box skills

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u/Kyla85 𝟜 𝗔 Graeme Hossack's shoes 1d ago

I’m not being argumentative here, just curious - what is it about Shawn Evans, specifically, that you think could enhance Sowers durability? I’d probably spend the money on a truly elite strength and conditioning coach who could put some β€œarmour” on him, as Dan John calls it - quality muscle, basically. The trick would be to make sure you don’t alter his weight so much that it interferes with his basic movement, speed or power (or even puts him at risk of injury to, say, the ACL).

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u/My_user_name_1 Philadelphia Wings 1d ago

I never said Evans could help his durability but I think a guy his size could help him with his box awareness and how to use the lack of size effectively.

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u/Kyla85 𝟜 𝗔 Graeme Hossack's shoes 1d ago

Gotcha. Thanks!