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CoachO, Dec 14, 2015
While this article is a good read, it’s also an oversimplification of what is going on here. With all due respect to Mr. Bentley this is a propaganda piece in order to promote his camp.
If it were as simple as fixing the stance then most high school coaches could and would recognize it and voila problem fixed.
This has as much to do with preparation and just knowing what you are supposed to do on every play. Watch him break the huddle and notice his body language walking to the LOS. He has virtually zero confidence and it shows. I’ve beaten this to death in here, but until he figures out how to prepare as a professional player and stops thinking all he has to do is rely on his athleticism, all the “technique” work isn’t gonna matter.
Pre snap recognition is non existent. And that is 100% a lack of preparation. Taking the things they work on during the week on the practice field and not utilizing it on Sunday is the problem. When he doesn’t know what to do, he takes a false step, which causes him to be out of position, which usually leads to a holding penalty or just flat getting beat. Or he is slow off the ball which causes the “technique” issues.
CoachO, Dec 9, 2015 Last edited: Dec 9, 2015
I can see your point about having too many issues to concentrate on. But at the same time I come back to it being more mental than physical. He just isn’t comfortable enough in his assignment which causes him to either hesitate or flat out do the wrong thing.
I think it’s him not being mature enough to dedicate himself to do what it takes to “prepare as a professional” I understand that the veterans of the unit (Barnes, Reynolds and Saffold) have tried to take him aside and help show him how to watch film. How to prepare. And he just wasn’t all that interested in putting in the time.
A few weeks ago, I read something where he (Robinson) acknowledged that it has been an adjustment for him. He admitted that he’s always been able to get by on his physical skills and the struggles he was having were more from “off field” issues. I took this to mean “in the classroom”.
At some point the responsibility has to fall on the player. If that light bulb doesn’t come on soon, he won’t be in the league very long. On the other hand, assuming it clicks for him, he can and should be a very good LT for a decade.
CoachO, Dec 9, 2015
For all the flack Boudreau gets in this forum, there isn’t a coach on this team who is more detail oriented. He is constantly coaching these guys on technique. Be it hand placement, footwork or just correcting “who” they are supposed to block on any given play. So yes, they coach these guys on technique and fundamentals constantly.
From what I’ve been told, the issue is work ethic. Greg Robinson has never had to learn how to be better because he has always been so physically better than those he lined up agaist, that the “mental side” of his game was unnecessary. He played in a system at auburn that had four running plays and one protection in pass pro.
Getting him in the film room and actually retaining the things they ask of him have been the biggest challenges.
I was told just the other day that there were at least three separate instances in the Cardinals game where he failed to recognize a blitz that came from the outside. After it was specifically made a point of emphasis during the week in both the film room and on the practice field. All three plays resulted in Foles running for his life and throwing the ball away.
The technique issues he has are more from not knowing what he is supposed to do on any given play which causes him to either hesitate at the snap or in the case of not recognizing the blitz, taking a false step inside and not being able to recover in time to handle HIS assignment.
Now with all that being said, I feel the need to say that we as fans tend to focus on individuals and how we think they are performing. Of all the units on any football team, the OLINE is all about cohesion. It’s not as much about the individuals as it is the sum of the parts. And with all the injuries there just isn’t going to be much cohesion and consistency. Robinson has lined up next to FIVE different guys who have taken their turn at LG in 12 weeks. That is bound to be an issue for a guy who is still trying to figure it out.
AgamemnonDidn’t CoachO maintain that Robinson wouldn’t watch film or study or work properly? That the vets couldn’t get him to do the proper work? This should be an improvement for him.
Agamemnonmy feeling is that this will be an unpredictable draft. would that be accurate?
Yes.
AgamemnonPeople think finding a franchise QB or having a dominating defense is the magic formula for winning. The magic formula for winning is having more strengths than the other guy. That and running more balls than your opponent. 😉
AgamemnonTry this. I draft 2cd round DTs. In this year’s draft they equal 1st round picks. I resign Fairley. I have Donald and Brockers. That is 5 1st round DTs. Quinn and Coples equals 2 1st round DEs. Floyd, Ogletree, and Barron are 3 1st round LBs. Now, the Rams have virtually 10 1st round picks on their front 7. Even Fisher might be satisfied. 😉
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Once again Fisher loads up the defense. If we only had a kicker, it would be FGs to win. 😉
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2016 draft prospects that will be better pros than college playersBy Chad Reuter
Draft analyst
Published: March 17, 2016 at 01:10 p.m.
Updated: March 17, 2016 at 05:01 p.m.You might have heard the saying “the eye in the sky doesn’t lie,” which means that game film puts a player’s (or team’s) strengths and weaknesses on display for all to see. But while film doesn’t lie, it certainly doesn’t reveal the entire truth about a prospect’s potential as an NFL player.
Some very good players become even better as they mature physically and mentally, like NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt (who was very good at Wisconsin, but no one expected this kind of dominance). Others have to share playing time with other talented players on their depth chart, as future Hall of Famer Tom Brady did with super-recruit Drew Henson at Michigan.
Film doesn’t always aid general managers and coaches in making an evaluation when they’re trying to determine whether a player is better off at a different position than the one he played in college. Differences between college and pro schemes also make accurate projections difficult. Stars at a lower level of competition really aren’t tested as they will be as a professional players, so watching their film can be quite misleading.
There are times when teams must look past the tape and look at the traits a player possesses.
The following 2016 NFL Draft prospects have the traits to be even better in the NFL than they were in college. They can succeed for their new teams early in their careers.
Leonard Floyd, OLB, GeorgiaFloyd’s sack totals from the previous three seasons (6.5 in 2013, 6 in 2014, 4.5 in 2015) would not lead one to believe that he is an elite pass-rush prospect. However, reviewing his role in the Bulldogs’ defense shows a versatility that should be intriguing to NFL teams. His coaches moved him inside in order to take advantage of his athleticism and strength, even though he was playing at a trim 6-foot-5, 240 pounds last season. If he’s given a chance to use his natural bend and length on the edge, as he was earlier in his career, by a team that regularly utilizes stand-up pass rushers (e.g. Bears, Colts, Jets), his production should greatly increase. Floyd was well on his way to a good showing Wednesday at Georgia’s pro day, but, unfortunately, he couldn’t complete his workout because he was suffering from food poisoning. He also didn’t finish his workout at the NFL Scouting Combine due to a hamstring injury. However, if any team chooses not to select him based on the fact that he didn’t finish those two workouts, they will be missing out on a player who has the potential to be very good.
2016 NFL DRAFTTracker: Players | Positions | By grade
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Brooks 4.0: Broncos land QB of future
Jeremiah 4.0: Bears find QB of future
Zierlein 3.0: Bosa falls to Bucs
Davis 2.0: Titans boost defense
Reuter 4.0: Four-round projectionVadal Alexander, OG, LSU
When Kelechi Osemele came out of Iowa State in 2012, many scouts and media members thought he was too plodding to be an above-average NFL starter. He recently signed a five-year deal worth up to $60 million with the Raiders. There are similar questions about Alexander and his ability to be an elite tackle prospect, even though he earned All-American notice for the Tigers last season. Scheme fit is crucial for offensive line prospects, so not every team will give him a starting-level grade. But his play at guard earlier in his career makes me believe that, as a second- or third-round pick for a team like the Cardinals, Ravens or Steelers, Alexander will excel as a powerful road grader like Osemele.
Peyton Barber, RB, AuburnBarber received a lot of attention after stating at the NFL Scouting Combine last month that his mother’s homelessness was a factor in his decision to turn pro as an underclassman. He would have received more of a national spotlight for his running last fall if the Tigers had achieved more success in the SEC (2-6 conference record). He gained 1,017 yards on the ground with 13 touchdowns in 2015. Barber showed only average speed (40-yard dash of 4.64 seconds) at the combine, so he probably won’t be drafted until the mid-to-late rounds. But he reminds me of two-time Pro Bowl RB Alfred Morris, who wasn’t drafted until the sixth round, with his sturdy build (5-11, 228), impressive lean and strong motor.
Trevor Davis, WR, CaliforniaIf I had to pick one receiver with the potential to be a great mid-round find in the Emmanuel Sanders or Mike Wallace mold, it would be Davis. The 6-1, 188-pound Davis has flown under the radar a bit as a transfer from Hawaii to Cal. He set a career high with 40 catches last season (672 yards, two scores), but I think he could explode in the NFL if given the opportunity. He has the quickness to work the middle of the field, and his ability to snatch the ball from the air during his combine workout was impressive. Davis is expected to be on display again on Friday, as Cal will be holding its pro day.
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CFB 24/7: More draft coverageHassan Ridgeway, DT, Texas
You could say Ridgeway’s career at Texas didn’t meet expectations, but I expect him to have success in the NFL as a pass-rushing tackle in the way Geno Atkins did coming out of Georgia as a fourth-round pick for the Bengals in 2010. The 6-3, 310-pound lineman fits well as a three-technique. He can use his explosive first step to attack gaps, and he’ll be more consistent if he’s part of a strong rotation. He might not start early in his career, but opposing offensive lines will know his number.
Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio StateVannett is only one of several tight ends that could make this list. College offenses do not take advantage of the position as much as NFL offenses due to inconsistent quarterback play, run-focused offenses, etc., so I’d expect a good all-around player like this Buckeye to be more productive at the next level. He had 19 receptions in each of the last two seasons, and did not score a touchdown in 2015 after reaching paydirt five times as a junior. NFL quarterbacks will find him a valuable safety valve and red-zone target on Sundays.
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NFC exec: Jared Goff is draft’s best QB, we wish he’d fall to usBy Lance Zierlein
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: March 15, 2016 at 04:59 p.m.
Updated: March 17, 2016 at 09:12 p.m.Our analysts and writers are constantly talking to NFL and college sources about draft prospects. Lance Zierlein share some of what NFL folks are discussing in draft rooms throughout the league.
Note: NFL Network will have live coverage of Cal’s pro day, where QB Jared Goff will be the main attraction, beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, March 18.
The scoop: “I wish somebody would start some rumor to get (Jared) Goff to fall in the draft. Let’s get that small-hand talk going! We would take him tomorrow. He’s the best quarterback in this draft and it’s not as close as the media is making it sound.” — NFC executive on the Cal QB
The skinny: While this executive was clearly joking about starting a rumor (wasn’t he??), he was very strong in his affinity for the Cal signal-caller. Goff’s hand size (9 inches) was the talk of the NFL Scouting Combine because it’s on the small side for an NFL starter, but I’ve had Goff at the top of the QB pack from the outset because of the entirety of his skill set. While the general consensus in media circles is that Carson Wentz has taken over as the top QB prospect in this draft, that might not be the case in NFL circles.
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CFB 24/7: Full ‘Path to Draft’ coverageMock drafts:
Brooks 4.0: Broncos land QB of future
Jeremiah 4.0: Bears find QB of future
Zierlein 3.0: Bosa falls to Bucs
Davis 2.0: Titans boost defense
Reuter 4.0: Four-round projectionThe scoop: “He’s a good football player. I like him, but he’s not tall and he has average speed. It’s pretty rare to see cornerbacks who don’t have great size and speed get taken early. If we were looking for a cornerback with a top-10 pick, I don’t know if our GM would be willing to take him that early.” — AFC personnel executive on Florida CB Vernon Hargreaves III
The skinny: This is the prevailing mindset in NFL circles and we certainly understand the logic behind it. However, once a player is chosen and suits up for the first time, his draft position no longer matters. His talent does, though. Hargreaves is a very good football player. Did I mention my player comparison for him is Joe Haden, who has similar physical and athletic measurements? Yeah, Haden (a two-time Pro Bowler) went seventh overall in the 2010 draft and is doing just fine.
* * *The scoop: “It’s hard to get worked up about him because he’s not a classic edge rusher and his tape won’t knock your socks off. Good combine, but I don’t see that same explosion on tape. He’s very strong and very productive. I just don’t know what to do with him.” — NFL general manager on Oklahoma State edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah
The skinny: Ogbah posted terrific numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.63 seconds), vertical jump (35.5 inches) and broad jump (10-1), which forced some NFL evaluators to reassess what Ogbah is vs. what he could be based on his measurements. While Ogbah doesn’t appear to be beloved in scouting circles, he was ultra-productive for two consecutive seasons and will bring NFL power and hand strength to the table as soon as he sets foot on a practice field. The question is whether NFL teams will buy into the production and athletic numbers or rely on their expectations of what a pass rusher should look and play like.
Follow Lance Zierlein on Twitter @LanceZierlein.
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Fisher can’t draft if he doesn’t take a RB. 😉
I am not a needs guy, but this draft allows that. imo
It isn’t always talent vs need. Fit is somewhere between them and a valid concept itself.
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2016 NFL Draft: Team needs exceed linebacker inventory
By Frank Cooney | NFLDraftScout.com
March 17, 2016 3:57 pm ETTo satisfy a craving for quarterback-sacking edge players, NFL teams will gamble on a pair of injured underclassmen — UCLA’s Myles Jack and Notre Dame’s Jaylon Smith — among the top four outside linebackers in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Jack, still not 100 per cent after his knee surgery last September, and Smith, whose New Year’s day ACL/LCL injury may cause him to sit out 2016, are tempting for teams who marvel at their mad skills. Well, when healthy.
So despite their obvious physical issues, Jack and Smith are two big names in a class of outside linebackers that is above average. But it is less than enough for a greedy gaggle of NFL teams that want to emulate the menacing defense of the Super Bowl 50 Champion Denver Broncos.
But there are no Von Miller look-alikes on the near horizon. However, three outside linebackers are expected to be drafted in the first round and six within the first two, according to rankings by NFLDraftScout.com.’
Joining Jack as a first-round prospect are two speed demons — Ohio State’s Darron Lee and Georgia’s tall and talented Leonard Floyd. Expected to go in the second round after Smith are Ohio State’s productive Joshua Perry and Southern California’s intriguing Sua Cravens.
Traditional inside linebackers continue seem like a breed headed for extinction in the pass-happy NFL. And the college prospects appear to follow suit, with another so-so group that features Alabama’s throwback thumper, Reggie Ragland, as the only prospect ranked in the first round by NFLDraftScout.com.Here is a closer look at linebackers ranked in the top 100, and a shopping list of those NFLDraftScout.com ranks within the overall top 350:
Outside linebackers
Pos/Overall Rnk, Player, College, Hgt, Wgt, 40 Time, Proj. Rd.1/5. *Myles Jack, UCLA, 6-1, 245, 4.56, 1
Still don’t know Jack: Projecting this intriguing prospect’s ability to play in the NFL is still tricky. The world still waits to make sure this talented player is ready for football again after a knee injury in September. He declared for the draft in October and began rehabbing to be ready to work out at the Indianapolis Combine, but only benched there (19 reps, 225 pounds). At his March 15 Pro Day, Jack was impressive with a 40-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-4-inch standing broad jump, but did not run the 40 and only took part in some positions drills. An NFL coach told NFLDraftScout.com, “He was obviously not 100 percent. Not bad, but if you are thinking about him in the top five or 10, you are not comfortable yet.” Otherwise, Jack is potentially the best player/athlete in the draft. Scouts rave about him while poring over videos from two sensational seasons on both sides of the ball. His 75 tackles in 2013 are second only to the great Kenny Easley among true freshmen in Bruins history. He also broke up 11 passes, blocked a punt and scored seven touchdowns as a running back. Jack became the only player in Pac-pick-a-number history selected as offensive AND defensive freshman of the year. As a sophomore, he added 88 tackles and ran for three touchdowns on offense. In his two years he was very special at linebacker, with a magical combination of athleticism and instinct.
Quote to Note: “I see myself as a football player. I want the teams to decide for themselves. I feel like I can play any position. I like being off the ball as a Mike, Will, Sam. I think I could play strong safety as kind of a Kam Chancellor type of role. I feel like I could get the job done there.” — Jack, at Indy Combine, projecting his potential in the NFL when healthy.
Frankly: Full recovery from these knee surgeries is very good these days. Still, these players do not come with guarantees. While it will be a roll of the dice on Jack, the odds on a great return, in the All-Pro area, seem very good.2/12. *Darron Lee, Ohio State, 6-1, 232, 4.47, 1
Fleet afoot: A former high-school quarterback, Lee moved to defense in college and showed great promise at linebacker beginning in 2014. Lee used explosive quickness and great range to put himself in the middle of more than his share of plays. In 2014, Lee made 81 tackles, 16.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks and two interceptions. He was named Defensive MVP in the Sugar Bowl win over Alabama. Last season, Lee totaled 66 tackles, 11 TFL including 4.5 sacks. Lee further quantified his athleticism at the Combine. His 40 time of 4.47 was best among linebackers and a broad jump of 11-2 was second best overall and demonstrates tremendous explosion.
Quote to Note: “I feel linebackers are changing in the league, to be honest – a lot smaller. There aren’t really too many bigger guys. The game is getting faster and you need guys to cover. You’re starting to see that change a lot this year in the league.” — Lee, when asked if he represented a new breed of NFL linebackers.
Frankly: Lean and sometimes mean, Lee has the ability to get into a lot of plays in the pass-happy NFL, either in coverage or on blitzes. He may need to bulk up to hold up, but should be productive in the right setup. Although still learning the nuances in the front seven (“I’m still learning linebacker”), Lee’s physical abilities will yield results if he is just pointed in the right direction for a while. Big upside.3/24. *Leonard Floyd, Georgia, 6-6, 244, 4.60, 1
The Skinny on Speedy: Lean and lanky, Floyd is a speed demon who erases distance in a blur of motion. If he doesn’t get to the quarterback, his long arms and massive wingspan (80 5/8th inches) are still a barrier. A vertical jump of 39.5 inches at the Combine shows further extension. He parlays that speed (4.60 in 40 yards at Indy), length and excellent athleticism as a pass rusher and in pursuit of ball carriers anywhere on the field. It might be notable that Floyd’s progression is going the wrong way, with 6.5 sacks in 2013, 6.0 in 2014 and 3.5 last year. The nearby Atlanta Falcons had 17 staffers at Floyd’s March 16 Pro Day but were disappointed when he did not participate in all positional drills. The Falcons select No. 17 and want to evaluate his pass-rush skills. Floyd has done little to address curiosity about his strength. A pec injury kept him off the bench at Indy and he passed again at his Pro Day and set dates for private team workouts.
Quote to Note: “A big strength of my game would be my speed. A weakness would probably be me (not) having more than one pass rush move. I can work on it and come up with a new move that I can go to rather than just using speed.”
Frankly: Floyd flashed skills as a quick, limber pass rusher, but there are questions about how consistent he can be in the NFL. His natural strength is suspect, but his athletic ability and closing speed are tantalizing. Floyd should bulk up, gain strength to expect sustained effectiveness against the big boys.4/40. *Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame, 6-2, 223, 4.67, 1-2
Bad timing: Smith’s draft stock took a hit on New Year’s Day when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in the Fighting Irish’s Fiesta Bowl loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is recovering after surgery and might miss the 2016 season. Before his injury, Smith was an every-down linebacker who held up against running plays and showed great instincts covering receivers. Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly called Smith the best linebacker he ever coached. When healthy, Smith is a freakish athlete who makes plays that few in college could duplicate. Notre Dame’s top tackler since 2014 quickly separated himself as a top NFL prospect with a display of crazy closing speed that usually ended with a violent hit.
Quote to Note: “No, the nerve wasn’t stretched at all. It’s just the healing game, that’s all. It’s a process. I’ll be back 100 percent. We just don’t know when.” — Smith at the Combine, six weeks after surgery for torn left ACL and LCL.
Frankly: Before the knee injury this was a no-brainer. Now, some team must want Smith enough to spend a high draft pick and possibly let him rehab during 2016. When last seen on the field, Smith had the range, awareness and competitive drive that will make him a success in the NFL.5/49. Joshua Perry, Ohio State, 6-4, 254, 4.68, 2
Lost in the crowd: Perry was the unsung hero in Ohio State’s 2014 National Championship season. He led that team with 124 tackles, distancing himself from the runner-up by 32. Perry has remarkable read-and-react instincts and is relentless to a fault. His single-minded, torpedo-like approach sometimes runs him out of the play. Otherwise, he has textbook techniques in taking on the correct side of a blocker or knowing exactly where to shoot a gap. Perry dropped out of Senior Bowl workouts with groin injury. Limited at the Combine by a pulled hamstring, Perry managed a 40-yard time of 4.68 and a 33.5 vertical, but his best marks were natural — arms this short (-) of 34 inches and a nice wingspan of 81.5. Oh, and Perry was bald after shaving off his dreadlocks. He sat out Ohio State’s March 11 circus of a Pro Day.
Quote to Note: “I guess you want to get down to production because every team is looking for productive guys, so a guy that can make tackles but just being a bigger guy, a guy that can thump. … We played on a fast defense with some really good athletes out there but I think people kind of undersell my athleticism a little bit.” — Perry, when asked about his NFL qualities.
Frankly: Perry is a great team player who will light up opponents on the field and ignite teammates in the locker room. He will be a favorite for some NFL team in 2016, even if all he does is blow up opponents on special teams.6/57. *Sua Cravens, Southern California, 6-1, 226, 4.58, 2
Little Big Man: Cravens arrived at USC as a well-known player after three years as a Max-Prep All American and USA Today’s High School Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He graduated high school a year early to enroll at USC, which first lined him up at strong safety. Cravens’ football instincts, athleticism and awareness are reminiscent of former USC and Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu. The Trojans eventually moved Cravens closer to the line as a hybrid DB/LB, where his football IQ and heavy hands raise havoc and cause turnovers. Cravens can demolish a run, sack the quarterback, cover a receiver and pretty much whatever else he wants. Last season, he led USC with 86 tackles, 15 TFL, including 5.5 sacks, and made two interceptions. Cravens chose not to run or lift at the Combine so scouts will look him up at USC’s March 23 pro day.
Quote to Note: “At this point it doesn’t really matter where I see myself at. It all depends on the team that drafts me. I feel whether it’s safety or linebacker, I can play the position. I learned it pretty well, the linebacker position, and I feel like I can still go back and get in the back-pedal at safety. It all depends on what the team wants.” — Cravens, when asked what position he sees himself playing in the NFL.
Frankly: Never mind what position, just call him a football player, give him a uniform, sic him on the opposing offense and enjoy. Cravens comes from a gene pool that includes cousin Jordan Cameron and distant relatives Manti Te’o and David Fulcher. AgamemnonRams would like him back, but only at the right price. . . . https://t.co/UXZQMfYRr9
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) March 17, 2016
AgamemnonI am sure Fisher will do everything to improve our QB situation, including making the rest of the team better. So that, Keenum, Mannion, Foles are our starting QB, until they aren’t. Right, JT. 😉
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Mayock: Jason Taylor a good comparison for Leonard FloydBy Chase Goodbread
College Football 24/7 writer
Published: March 16, 2016 at 08:12 p.m.
Updated: March 16, 2016 at 09:52 p.m.Leonard Floyd has the first-step explosiveness, length and speed that NFL clubs prefer in pass rushers off the edge; the concern for NFL scouts on the Georgia linebacker is whether he’ll have the size and power needed to go with it at the pro level. If he does, NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock thinks former Miami Dolphins star Jason Taylor makes for a good comparison on Floyd’s potential.
The comp was actually made by former New England Patriots center Damien Woody, but it was one Mayock signed off on via Twitter. Mayock devoted a series of tweets to Floyd on Wednesday, in fact, noting the concerns about his ability to play a more physical style in the NFL.
Floyd didn’t get much of a chance to show off his skills on Wednesday at Georgia’s pro day. He contracted food poisoning, according to NFL Media senior analyst Gil Brandt, and was forced to cut his workout short. That meant he was unable to go through position drills, which typically come at the end of pro day workouts.
To be sure, he felt more Jason Taylor-like at the NFL Scouting Combine last month, where he ran a 4.60 40-yard dash, turned in a 39-5-inch vertical jump, and leaped 10-7 in the broad jump to entrench himself as one of the draft’s most athletic pass rushers.
If Floyd is able to assemble a Taylor-like NFL career, the team that drafts him will no doubt be thrilled. Taylor played 15 pro seasons, amassing 139.5 sacks, notching double-digit sacks six times.
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AgamemnonHow high do you think he would be ranked in a normal DT year?
I don’t know. Maybe one of those drafts guys on the herd has them ranked. 2cd? He looks like somebody that can play.
AgamemnonDo we try to sign Cunningham for more than one year? If he gets an offer do we match?
What about Reynolds and Zeurlein?
Are there still bargains out therein free agency? Agamemnon
Est. Cap Space (Top 51):$16,870,204
16.9 – 8.0 2016 [annual cost]
folkerts minimum? no change
8.9 – 2.8 Coples, adj = 2.3
6.6 – 1.3 Davis, adj = 0.8
5.8 = remaining usable cap. maybe this is close 😉
Over the Cap has the [Rams @ $15,576,577], but they show Davis. That is a 1.3 difference. Close enough I guess.
AgamemnonThe base at Sotrac keeps changing. So, new numbers.
Est. Cap Space (Top 51):$16,870,204
16.9 – 8.0 2016 [annual cost]
folkerts minimum? no change
8.9 – 2.3 Coples [adj.]
6.6 – Davis? 2 years / 2.9M
After subtracting the player’s salary that I get to drop when I add Davis, ~5.0 M? left. It is just hard to pin this stuff down. shrug
Agamemnonat this point i’m thinking i prefer doctson over treadwell.
A lot of people do, including me. But, I think it is close and if I take Treadwell first, there is some chance that Doctson might be there in the second.
Agamemnoni don’t think they’re good value at #15. that’s the problem for me. if they don’t go dt, they should trade down and pick a wr.
You can get a number 1 DT in the second. I doubt all 10 or 11 of them will be gone before we pick. And again, there are no franchise type DTs, there are just a bunch of really ones. imo
AgamemnonWe are not just looking for a TE, we are trying to replace Cook.
all joking aside having a rich man’s jared cook would be huge for this offense.
ha!
then again. having a great wr would do wonders too. just sucks that this draft is weak at both positions.
It isn’t really weak at WR. It is just that their are no franchise type players. Both Treadwell and Doctson are good value at #15 and Boyd and a number of others would be fine in the 2cd or 3rd round. imo
I have seen mocks with as many as 3-5 WRs in the 1st round.
AgamemnonI’m pretty sure it’s more than that, even with Coples’ signing…
How much are you setting aside for Rookie/in-Season pool?
It could be more, Mac. This stuff is incredibly difficult to get a handle on. imo
I have 8M reserved for expenses this year.
AgamemnonQuinn, Donald, Brocker, Hayes, and Sims(the guy you would pick to walk down a dark alley.). Now think, the power of peer pressure. 😉
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