Comments on: Henry Melton: No defensive tackles are better than me http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: dirkdeez http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2202066 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:17:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2202066 Difference is between Atkins and Melton is Melton can move around on the defensive line because of his skills and size to dominate any Oline in the league while atkins does it from one position but truly Atkins is a monster but despite the difference in the injury department the best DT certainly goes to Melton. (When Healthy)

]]> By: lilrob10201 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2199381 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:55:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2199381 bengalsucker says:
Dec 21, 2012 10:13 AM
Nothing wrong with the guy feeling like he’s the best at his position. Sounds like he is definitely Top 2/3 in the league for sure. But I’d say Atkins has it wrapped as the best D Tackle in the league. Dude is a stud.
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But how come when Vick thinks he is the best at his position he always gets criticized ?

]]> By: vottorific http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2199158 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:14:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2199158 Key phrase. Contract year.

]]> By: mcmeen0576 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2199107 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:58:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2199107 What he meant to say was no defensive tackle is better at disappearing on 3rd down in the leauge as he is

]]> By: seanje http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2199079 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:36:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2199079 Lions homer here: I agree, Suh doesn’t belong in conversation, but one guy who could easily be front and center in this conversation next year is Nick Fairley. Not many guys possess the raw ability he does, including Suh.

]]> By: JackAcid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2199047 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:19:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2199047 Never heard of him. /debate

]]> By: rajbais http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2199027 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:09:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2199027 JJ Watt (3-4 DEs are 4-3 DTs), Geno Atkins, Vince Wilfork.

]]> By: ihaterogergoodell http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198995 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:50:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198995 Yeah, Watt is a DE stud with LB skills. I think Atkins is better for sure. And Wilfork is definitely a monster, but Melton has 1 less tackle and FOUR more sacks. They both have two FF for the year.

]]> By: maximusprime107 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198942 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:29:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198942 Some people just don’t know the difference between a 3-4 and a 4-3

]]> By: rushmatic http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198941 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:29:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198941 wludford says:

Melton is good. But JJ Watt is better.

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Isn’t Watt more of a DE?

]]> By: abefroman00 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198931 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:27:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198931 Nice picture. If the Bears don’t resign him, the Vikings might want those nuts.

]]> By: themackstrong http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198912 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:21:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198912 Forget talking about DE, RE…Geno Atkins if we’re talking about best DT.

]]> By: catquick http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198908 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:19:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198908 I read that as you’re better off with no defensive tackles

]]> By: wludford http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198905 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:17:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198905 Melton is good. But JJ Watt is better.

]]> By: wherezwaldo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198888 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:08:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198888 Never heard of the guy :/

]]> By: tucostacos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198790 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:35:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198790 He’s mos def in the conversation. To think this guy was recruited to Texas as a RB? I remember the Bears letting him return a kick off during his rookie pre-season.

The guy is a freakish athlete still learning his position.

]]> By: steelers4385 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198761 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:23:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198761 Suh is a beast. Not the best but way better than any d lineman on bears besides peppers. I wish ppl would stop hating on him for stupid calls. Guy is a great player and anyone thats a fan of nfl would take him if he didnt have the tude all the time

]]> By: grpatriot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198747 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:17:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198747 Wilfork, nuff said!

]]> By: bengalsucker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198735 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:13:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198735 Nothing wrong with the guy feeling like he’s the best at his position. Sounds like he is definitely Top 2/3 in the league for sure. But I’d say Atkins has it wrapped as the best D Tackle in the league. Dude is a stud.

]]> By: kingmj4891 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198733 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:12:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198733 ialwayswantedtobeabanker says:
Dec 21, 2012 10:08 AM
Melton has played very very well, but Atkins is indeed more disruptive, misses less time to injury and is basically superior to Melt.

That’s no bust on Melt — just huge ups to Atkins, considering how well Melt has played.

Also, Ngata plays the 3-4 — but he’d been just as much of a wrecking ball in any 4-3. Ngata is another monster.

And no, Detroit – Suh does not belong in this conversation.

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But Nick Fairly does belong. Guy is a beast Suh gets all the attention but Fairly is a stud out there.

]]> By: thestillcity http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198725 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:10:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198725 The Bears’ defense is tied for 18th in rushing yards per play. How can the league’s best defensive tackle be on such a mediocre rushing defense?

]]> By: jpb12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198723 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:10:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198723 Vince Wilfork is better

]]> By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198720 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:08:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198720 Melton has played very very well, but Atkins is indeed more disruptive, misses less time to injury and is basically superior to Melt.

That’s no bust on Melt — just huge ups to Atkins, considering how well Melt has played.

Also, Ngata plays the 3-4 — but he’d been just as much of a wrecking ball in any 4-3. Ngata is another monster.

And no, Detroit – Suh does not belong in this conversation.

]]> By: norseyapper http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/21/henry-melton-im-the-best-4-3-defensive-tackle-in-the-league/#comment-2198717 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:06:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1600960#comment-2198717 One of the best players you rarely hear about. His ownership of the middle of the line lets Peppers stunt with whatever moves strike his fancy and gives blitzers the lanes they need. The Bears had better step with this guy, or use the dreaded fanchise tag, or someone is going give him his payday.

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