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Quote: Originally Posted by canes21

The only reason they are ever compared is because both are athletic and both played in the same rivalry. They don't play similar and were not used similar. Derwin has a lot of work to do, especially in pass coverage, if he even wants to come close to the type of player that Taylor was. Right now the only comparable part of their games is both were able to play near the line and were good in the run game and rushing the passer if needed. Taylor was also an animal in pass coverage, James tended to be a liability.

Thanks for sharing your perspective! I don't think he's THAT big of a liability in coverage for his age, but he's not as good as Taylor was at the same age. I think he's a better pass rusher than Taylor though.