OLB Prospect: Melvin Ingram, South Carolina
by Crackback on Jan 12, 2012 12:19 AM EST
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10 sacks, 15 TFLs, 48 tackles, 2 INTs
Ingram is 6-2, 275, and is an athletic specimen.
He's got a squat build and a powerful frame, but its his insane athleticism that jumps off the screen when you watch him play. The clip above is against Auburn, probably his best game of the year (3.5 sacks). You'll see him stand up in a 3-4 OLB spot, with his hand in the ground as a 4-3 DE, and on the inside at DT. He sort of comes out of his stance lazily at times, but don't confuse that with a lack of burst. Once he sees the ball he's absolutely explosive, and he covers lots of ground in a flash. Ingram is powerful enough to stand up OTs at the point of attack and athletic enough to blow by them at will. And the ability of a man his size to change direction the way that he does is uncanny. We not only see him dominate as a pass rusher in a myriad of ways, but we also see him stack up blockers at the point of attack, scrape down the line for tackles, offer good pursuit over long distances, and nicely drop into coverage on several occasions.
I love the way he dropped into coverage and picked off the rock on that fake FG (3:26). 275 lbs men aren't supposed to be able to cover all that ground like that. But I also saw him impressively stand up a tackle and split between him and a doubling pulling guard to make a tackle for loss (first play), use a wicked spin move for a sack from the DT spot (0:57), flash off a shallow zone drop for a near sack (1:55), toss aside a LT enroute to a sack (2:28)and blow by a OT like he was standing still for a near game-ending sack (7:41).
This guy is the real deal. A nice, versatile tool for Rex to play with. He's a 3-down guy that can play the run and set the edge as a 3-4 OLB, or rush the passer in a various of ways. He's already got a nice set of pass rushing tools: an explosive burst, a good spin move, a nice dip an rip... I'd like to see his hands get more violent and a better get off (that standing up and read and react and just out-athleting everybody isn't gonna fly in the NFL), but he's got the tools and physical ability to be dominant. I think Rex could do some things with this guy. He's got a ton of versatility and would allow a guy like Rex to really get creative.
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He is a great pass rusher, but...
He runs about a 4.8 40 time. That is really, really bad. Maybe if the Jets had good speed on one side, or if David Harris was fast, I can see him being a great pick, but we don’t have speed anywhere in our linebacking core. Having a speedy, explosive guy who could get containment on the outside would be really nice. It could have prevented Darren McFadden from breaking his huge run on us, along with countless other plays throughout the season. I like Nick Perry who runs a 4.50. He’s fast, is a violent speed rusher who has a good repertoire of moves, and goes to USC which has become known in recent years for producing great linebackers (Ray Mauluga, Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews…).
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 12, 2012 12:37 AM EST reply actions
Lets wait til the combine before we start declaring guy’s speed based on estimations. They’re always wrong.
You can see it on tape too
he has good pursuit and when he wants the QB he can accelerate very quickly, but to be an all around, 3 down linebacker in a 34 defense, you should be able to move sideline to sideline with the same sort of burst and speed. Would love to hear your thoughts on Perry.
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 12, 2012 12:49 AM EST up reply actions
Really? Name a 3-down 34 OLB that runs a 4.5 or better. They are few and far between my friend. I don’t care much for long speed in pass rushers. Gimme a guy with a good 10 yd split, good change of direction, and violent hands.
Usually there’s a trade off when you go hunting for speed. If he’s fast, he’s probably light in the pants and weak at the point of attack. I don’t think we need speed on the edges. I’d much rather some speed at one of the ILB spots and at both safety positions.
I really like Perry too, btw. He’s probably going to be considered the number one 34 OLB prospect soon and everybody will know all about him (if they don’t already). I haven’t heard too many people really talking about Ingram and I think he’s in the same class as the other top OLB prospects.
Yeah I definitely think Perry could be the big gainer this offseason.
And don’t get me wrong. If we were to take Melvin Ingram in the first, it certainly would not be the worst thing in the world. His athleticism is amazing for a guy his size and we see how athleticism helped young guys like Pierre-Paul and Clay Matthews really come into their own in the league.
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 12, 2012 7:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pierre-Paul-6’6 270 pounds ran a 4.64 40 and broad jumped at 9’07. Pierre Paul is a physical freak and was considered very raw. I really think that it was more the team that he was on and being taught by one of the games best d line’s in the league that have made him special.. IMO Ingram isn’t comparable for a few different reasons, but he didn’t really appear to be Pierre Paul athletic in the clip.
I am still holding to the belief that Upshaw is going to be better and if he makes it to 16 there shouldn’t be any reason beside Andrew Luck dropping to us that we don’t pick Upshaw. At 6’2 and 265 lbs and all of the Lamarr Woodely comparisons make him a must pick at 16 if he drops. Upshaw is probably going to have one of the better 3 cone drill times as well… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2NGJD_naF0
Watch at the 44 second mark until 1 min 15 seconds… He can turn with great burst at 6’2 and 265 pounds….. IDK if he is available the versatility, ability to get by the O Linemen, sound tackling, and ability to cover imo make him the best or second best 3-4 OLB’s in the draft
by Buddy James on Jan 12, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
2nd best being possibly behind USC’s Nick Perry. But I still think the player with the best odds of being able to play a 3-4 OLB is Upshaw
by Buddy James on Jan 12, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, listen. Nobody on here loves Upshaw more than me.
I’ve watched every game of his season at least twice and love to examine his style of play. I think he could be perfect for the type of defense the Jets run, but Nick Perry could be more essential to the success of the defense. His speed just brings something new to the table and could supply a pass rush like a true 34 OLB, unlike Calvin Pace. If we could bulk up Maybin and teach him to defend the run, having Perry and Maybin starting across from each other with David Harris would be amazing. Dream scenario.
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 12, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yea but Perry is coming out of USC not as an LB but as a DE
IMO Upshaw would have an easier time playing OLB with his hand in the dirt every now and then. Maybe Perry has more upside, but Upshaw seems to be the safer pick and I am sure can start out of the gate for us. I don’t think that we are in project mode….. Although to be fair, I haven’t had the opportunities to watch Perry as much. You really think Perry will be better than Upshaw?
sure he could..
the only team that I would worry about taking him would be the Bills….But they also need to improve the O Line.. Maybe the Eagles but I think they’d take the guy out of BC rather than Upshaw
One of those 2 teams will take him
reports are all that Galey has been moaning about is a lack of pass rush. He will go at 10.
But they also need to improve the O Line..
The Bills could legitimately take an OT if one of Reiff/Martin are available, but last year we gave up the least sacks and had the league leading rusher prior to him breaking his leg so I think it might be overblown.
That said, we do desperately need a pass-rushing OLB. I’m just not sure that Upshaw fits the bill (no pun intended). I think he’ll be a solid 3-4 OLB, but he’s never jumped out (in my opinion) as a pass rushing force like a Clay Matthews or Aldon Smith or Terrell Suggs kind of guy. I think 10 (Bills pick) might be a little high for him.
Da'Jon McKnight - WR, Nick Toon - WR, Marvin McNutt - WR, Dan Persa - QB, Russell Wilson - QB, Whitney Mercilus - DE, Melvin Ingram - DE/OLB, Jared Crick - 3/4 or 4/3 DE, Alshon Jeffery - WR, Michael Floyd - WR, Ryan Tannehill - QB
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 13, 2012 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else that you see as a better pass rushing threat?
He’s no Von Miller, but I could see him eventually averaging 9-10 sacks a year… Starting out maybe 6 or 7. How’s your ILB position looking?
Nick Barnett – Kelvin Sheppard (3rd round LSU last year)
(Kirk Morrison, + draft pick?) for depth.
It’s solid. It’s not a liability but it’s not all-pro either.
Da'Jon McKnight - WR, Nick Toon - WR, Marvin McNutt - WR, Dan Persa - QB, Russell Wilson - QB, Whitney Mercilus - DE, Melvin Ingram - DE/OLB, Jared Crick - 3/4 or 4/3 DE, Alshon Jeffery - WR, Michael Floyd - WR, Ryan Tannehill - QB
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 14, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Round Crack, where do you think he'll fall?
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Todd McShay has him tagged as the 15th best prospect in the draft.
It’s probably higher than he should be, but he is a great talent. If he has a good combine and pro day and shows that he is faster than his reported 40 time says, he could easily move into top 25 pick contention.
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 12, 2012 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
he shows some good things in the above film , but he looks like he over commits and gets run out of the play sometimes
not sure if his height to weight ratio is to my liking , could do with dropping 15 – 20 lbs to help his 40
if its for you it won't pass you
Yeah, he’s got soe technique issues it seems. He seems to rely on his instincts and athleticism to win his battles. Which is a good thing because those traits are off the charts. His technique can be honed with coaching. E.g. I found it frustrating when you’d really see his burst when he was lined up inside at DT, he’d really fire off the ball; but out on the edge he’d come out of his stance slow (basically standing straight up and looking for the ball, kinda like a ILB would), read the play then react. I think that if he used his burst on the edge when pass rushing he’d be very hard to handle bc he would gain leverage, yet still have the size, strength and ability direction to manipulate blockers at his will.
I'm thinking Audalis Thomas
Which is a good thing. Mix this guy in with Westerman and Maybin and Pace and we have a nice blend to choose from in 2013.
Exactly what I was thinking. With his size and athleticism, Rex could not only switch in and out of fronts from play to play, but switch in pre-snap. Ingram probably can’t get away with lining up at DT on next level, but he can definitley interchange between OLB and DE, and maybe he can give a look from the ILB spot too.
My only reservation...
While this guy may add diversity, which is good, we really need speed. If they are comfortable that they can develop a guy like Maybin, for example, to also take on some coverage, then Ingram becomes more interesting (more so later to replace Pace). But Maybin hasn’t been more than a one trick pony to date.
So I would be really interested to see who is best at OLB in coverage with rush. Maybe it is this guy, but I’m just getting tricked by the height weight measurables.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 12, 2012 7:46 AM EST up reply actions
Honestly, I don’t want my OLB dropping into coverage. Maybe into flats, but thats about it. I want OLBs that can get after the passer and set the edge in the run game. Coverage means little, if anything, imo.
Yeah, I jumped to my own comment before reading everything else you said above
I hear the point about pure rushing OLB. And in theory i can not disagree as you are stating a well understood standard for 3-4 OLBs. But I am altering my thinking based upon salary situations… Pace is kinda locked up and slow at $7 to $9 or so. Harris is locked up, productive, but not the quickest at $10 mill or so. Pace is locked up, slow and under productive (so-so IMO) at about $5.9. So in that situation, I would be in favor of a faster OLB that can take part in coverage to allow a little more diversity in usage (even as diverse as an Audalis Thomas type is).
Ultimately, I think TE/RB coverage has been more deplorable than lack of pass rush, so thats my lean. I can back it with stats, its just my lean.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 12, 2012 8:10 AM EST up reply actions
Geez
Scott Pace is locked up, slow and under productive (so-so IMO) at about $5.9.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 12, 2012 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
Actually I thought we were pretty good against RBs this year.
But yeah, TEs are our achilles heel. Hopefully an improved safety group helps with that.
by Crackback on Jan 12, 2012 9:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Whats' your toughts for a top safety in round one
Would you go with Barron if available over an OLB?
U gotta go with the experts with safeties.
I can’t get a bead on them. But you’ll never catch me recommending a draft based upon supposed positional need. I’m a strict BPA guy. I believe this league is about match-ups and if u can grab a guy that creates match-up probs, then u have a leg up, imo.
So for me its BPA all the way.
by Crackback on Jan 12, 2012 2:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Safety in round 1 is a tough call
They are often considered to be slower CBs or small LBs. With that said, its hard to consider them top talent across all positions. Its kinda like OGs; if they were bigger or better, than they would play LT, which is a 1st round talent.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 13, 2012 5:31 AM EST up reply actions
CB I would love your thoughts on 2 saftey prospects.
I haven’t really found much tape on them one is Christian Thompson and Donovan Richard from SC State love the measurables and projected 40s. I know about the projected 40s yet, when it comes to db’s you can never have enough speed even if they run 4.5s thats better than what the Jets have now. Richard has played some LB so he could play down in the box with no problem
by JETSFAN IN SC on Jan 12, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
I wish I could, but safeties are tough to gauge.
Most of the tape us novices see are TV cut-ups, and the safeties handle most of their business off-screen. So its hard to know where they are pre-snap, what their assignments are, and how they read plays.
If u watch a game live u can the gist of a guy (eg I fell in love with Robert Sands, WVU a year or two ago), but if not its really hard to get a feel, imo. Unfortunately, I can’t say I saw those guys u brought up.
The best bet is to look for a consensus amongst the scouting sites u like if u haven’t seen a guy play. But nothing beats the eye-ball test, imo.
by Crackback on Jan 12, 2012 10:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
if your doing requests crack , i'd like to hear what you think on a few guys.
Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
Jake Bequette, DE/OLB, Arkansas
Shea McClellin, DE/OLB , Boise State
i would like to hear any thoughts you might have on these guy . they are mostly 3rd round or later guys.
if its for you it won't pass you
Ha, I'll check these guys out and if I like anybody I'll throw something up. is that a deal?
I’m familiar with Pead. He’s an exciting player. But I don’t think little backs are a good fit on our team. Our offense (ie QB) isn’t good enough to weaponize those kinds of guys. We’re more of a big back team, imo. I’ll definitely take another look though.
by Crackback on Jan 12, 2012 2:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
cheers crack
any imput would be great . i have researched all the above guys with the exception of Osweiler as i couldn’t find much game film on him .
i like pead a lot , he just has great moves about him . he’s like a slalom skier weaving through players , could be good cover for mcknight if he ever went down .
if its for you it won't pass you
PEAD
I like Pead also, but is he worth to have to just sit on the bench? Id rather use a pick on someone that can contribute. Late round picks normally contribute to ST. A small scat back like Pead would never see the field.
his main attribute i like is his pass blocking
he can be a 3rd down back easily in the NFL and if we are going back to the ground and pound we need to at least have the same ammout of RB’s , pead replaces LT
if its for you it won't pass you
he does
but if he is not doing a good job when staying into block then we have a guy the we can bring in to do that . and also have cover if mcknight gets hurt
if its for you it won't pass you
idk if I would be ok using a pick on a guy that will only see the field if someone gets hurt. i feel we can use the pick on someone that can play ST right away IMO
i find it hard that you think using a 5th round pick for depth is wrong
when our 2nd ducasse , our 3rd ellis and our 4th round picks powell have barely seen the field
if its for you it won't pass you
Agreed. Safeties are always off screen and subject to unknown assignments.
Thats part of the reason I feel bad for Eric Smith. Yeah, I know he is not fast enough, athletic enough, big enough, good enough hands, great at covering TEs, doubling a WR, etc. Heck, I don’t know what he is good at other than leading the team in tackles and gaining the faith (misguided as it might be) of the coaching staff. But they kept trotting him out there and they are not in the business of seeking failure.
So I am left with, well, 0 understanding of the safety position as it relates to the NYJ.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 13, 2012 5:38 AM EST up reply actions
Well… when he’s constantly the guy covering the guy that catches the ball and runs really far afterwards, its probably not a good thing.
Nah not good. But E Smith mirrors on Defense what Sanchez mirrors on offense...
Smith sucks in many ways, but does he suck on his own or do the coaches misunderstand what he can do? Is he asked to do too much? Do the coaches ask Sanchez to do too much or can he do nothing at all?
Its rhetorical. No answer needed. For the record, I think Smith and Sanchez are asked to do too much. for their skill level Smith is limited by his athelectism but is smart enough to compensate in many situations for physical limitations. Sanchez is asked to do too much too but is physically gifted enough to look good from time to time. The coaches just trust incorrectly in the human resources.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 13, 2012 7:24 AM EST up reply actions
Smith sucks in many ways, but does he suck on his own or do the coaches misunderstand what he can do?
yes he sucks on his own . and other teams coaches seems to know what to do to him , keep throwing as him and reap the rewards .
if he can’t cover then he is a liability and shouldn’t be on the field at all
if its for you it won't pass you
Sooo... in other words,
This year’s Kenrick Ellis. I just hope they give these beasts a full offseason of workouts and covering technique.
I also heard of this guy too. I hope we pick him up. Btw Crack, could you look up this guy Andrew Tiller from Syracuse and let me know what you think???
nah this isn't the Ellis
Crack does several of these guys he loves in the offseason, it was last year or two years ago he scouted out DeMarco Murray in a later round.
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i remember that
the only thing people were worried about was his numbers in college, he only avg. 4.3 yards per game. it’s funny, it’s been 7 months, and everyone has realized how silly that was at the time
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Love this kid
I actually met him face to face once, didn’t really seem all that big in street clothes. The Gamecocks stay at a hotel in town the night before games. I was there for a business meeting. I walked into the bathroom, there he stood fixing his hair, so I asked him his name and he said Melvin, I asked him what position he played he said DE. I said really, then told him that we could use him as an OLB, he smirked, and told me that he wouldn’t mind that at all. I wished him luck in his game and moved on.
In New York, we don't talk to each other in the bathroom
by CervezaVerde on Jan 12, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that's a massive etttiquette violation in the north
it can be interpreted as a sexual advance anywhere in the U.S., no matter how benign what you are saying is. Especially at event bathrooms, clubs, and airports.
I’m dead serious. Don’t talk in the bathroom. Especially at an auburn game. Men have been killed, beaten, and arrested for it.
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Just kidding. It read too funny to resist.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 12, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions
It's cool it was just like hey it's Melvin Ingram
by JETSFAN IN SC on Jan 12, 2012 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
This line made me lol and uh-oh woh!
I walked into the bathroom, there he stood fixing his hair, so I asked him his name and he said Melvin, I asked him what position
Call me guttermind, but we just don’t speak in the bathroom here. I know you didn’t mean it but… woh.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 13, 2012 5:45 AM EST up reply actions
I might have broken the man code to talk to him too
But you have no idea who the person you’re meeting in the bathroom is, what their behavior is like, what their deal is, or their mood. It could be a violently mentally ill man. It could be a person looking for homosexual relations with the first person who talks to him. Even if they are a perfectly amicable person, even a football player might read what you said to him the wrong way and treat you to an ass kicking.
Verde may have been joking, but I’ll harp on it. It’s a serious issue that a lot of males treat lightly.
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nah, thats not how you break the man code
i broke the man code when i was 10 when i met mike francessa. i did not punch him in the face, i asked him for his autograph. i’d rather not talk about it…
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Crack, don't steal him from us.
I’ve been on the Ingram train for a while. Seems like a stouter Aldon Smith with less speed (still fast enough to take a fake punt to the house), but a stronger base.
Ha, wish I could steal ur division title or maybe ur QB.
My bad, Rich, if there’s some overlap in ur piece, I honestly didn’t see it (haven’t been to the Pulpit in a while).
by Crackback on Jan 12, 2012 2:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Haven't written about him.
Just quietly adoring him from afar. But seriously, he’s a 4 down player with immediate special teams value. He’s a complete package who can find a role an any type of defense.
by Richard Hill on Jan 12, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Do you think he would last till 30?
some mocks have him significantly higher…some don’t.
Yeah, he's a L1st/M2nd pick.
I think he’ll wow at the combine and be a late first. Early-to-Mid 20s. His versatility is too much for teams to ignore.
by Richard Hill on Jan 12, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
I mean that people are currently projecting him L1/M2...
…and that he’ll ultimately go in the mid 20s of the first.
by Richard Hill on Jan 12, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah,
I forgot to ask. Do you like him over Whitney Mercilus?
This guy's a beast.
I’ve wanted him since our season ended. He’s muc better than Upshaw in my opinion.
crack i'm wondering if you have your next candidate yet?
i propose that when you do a post like this , you should give us a heads up on your next target.
if its for you it won't pass you
Would be interesting to see your guys's opinion of Jerel Worthy (DT - Michigan St)
In light of the apparent lack of elite pass rushers in this draft, I think I’d rather that the Bills add one more dominant d-lineman than reach for a pass-rusher that doesn’t meet the value of the pick – giving the Bills potential lineup of Dareus-Williams-Worthy
I personally like him as a DT/DE prospect a lot more than Devon Still, and think he could legitimately go in the 10 to 20 range despite being in the 20 to 30 range in most mocks.
Da'Jon McKnight - WR, Nick Toon - WR, Marvin McNutt - WR, Dan Persa - QB, Russell Wilson - QB, Whitney Mercilus - DE, Melvin Ingram - DE/OLB, Jared Crick - 3/4 or 4/3 DE, Alshon Jeffery - WR, Michael Floyd - WR, Ryan Tannehill - QB
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 14, 2012 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
Ha, I’ll try. Yeah i’m kinda waiting on some tape on Coples to hit youtube. He stood out to me in a couple games I watched and I really like him. I know there’s some tape on him from 2010 (where he plays mostly DT), but I wanna see more cut-ups with him out at DE.
i think its a very interesting scenario if couples fall to us at 16
he has a top 10 grade and would be good value if he could fit in our system
if its for you it won't pass you
At 6"6", 285 lbs, he doesn't fit the 3-4 to well.
Possibly too big for OLB and too small against the run at DE.
by CervezaVerde on Jan 14, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
The flashes that I saw from him in live action makes me think he’d be fine on the edge. He’s got a great burst and with more space to use it, he’d be a monster to handle with all the leverage he’d create for himself.
Plus on obvious passing downs he could slide inside, a la Tuck, to provide a rush on the interior. It would be nice to have him down at DE on 3rd & long with Maybin flashing off his flank. That would be damn tough to defend.
by Crackback on Jan 14, 2012 12:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But I gotta see extended snaps. Ingram can provide a lot of the same flexibility too.
by Crackback on Jan 14, 2012 12:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I also saw a few places saying he'd be best to put on a few pounds and play 4-3 tackle
by CervezaVerde on Jan 14, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
I can definitely see him playing 43DE. Can’t really see him playing DT every down though.
by Crackback on Jan 14, 2012 1:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i also think crack should be given a title by the powers that be here at GGN
something like " GGN draft scout " and have his name displayed at the bottom with all the other great contributors on GGN
if its for you it won't pass you
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