…or bad Robinson gif.

This is the most optimistic that I have been about the offensive line in a long-long time. Granted, the bar has been set pretty low in the last decade.

wv wrote:

That finland-war-thingy seemed quite complicated. Kinda like the spanish civil war.

The region Karelia is something that I heard my mother’s family talking about while I was growing up. I never really started taking much interest in Karelia until recently. These links include some pictures of flags and coats of arms.

http://heninen.net/flags/english.htm

http://www.conflicts.rem33.com/images/Finland/wat_is_karjala.htm

• This reply was modified 8 years, 7 months ago by canadaram.

zn wrote:

If trump wins I will not move to Canada.

However, I might move Canada.

Just to be on the safe side.

Now that’s funny!

I no longer cry myself to sleep at night. So I think I’ve settled in with Goff.

Brugler on Spruce.

NELSON SPRUCE | Colorado
6011|206 lbs|5SR Westlake Village, Calif. (Westlake) 12/5/1992 (age 23) #22
GRADE 6th-7th Round
MEASUREABLES Arm: 30 | Hand: 10 | Wingspan: 72
COMBINE 40-YD: 4.69 | 10-YD: 1.63 | 20-YD: 2.72 | BP: 12 | VJ: 35 | BJ: 09’06” | SS: 4.20 | 3C: 7.09 PRO DAY 40-YD: 4.58 | 10-YD: 1.63 | 20-YD: 2.67 | SS: 4.38 | 3C: 7.20

BACKGROUND: A three-star wide receiver recruit out of high school, Spruce committed to Colorado over offers from Washington State, Northwestern and others. After redshirting in 2011, he became a starter as a redshirt freshman in 2012, recording 44 receptions for 446 yards and three touchdowns. Spruce finished second on the team in receiving as a sophomore behind Paul Richardson, finishing with 55 catches for 650 yards and four scores. He had his most productive season as a junior in 2014 with a school-record 106 catches for 1,198 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning Second Team All-Pac 12 honors. Spruce returned in 2015 as a senior and again led the team with 89 receptions for 1,053 yards and four scores, earning Second Team All-Pac 12 honors. Spruce accepted his invitation to the 2016 East-West Shrine Game, but was unable to play due to injury.

STRENGTHS: Large suction hands and provides a large strike zone for his quarterback…quick eyes to snatch and quickly survey the field…understands how to create room to work at the top of routes, using savvy hesitation and body fakes…pushes patterns to hold defenders with sharp footwork to force defensive backs off balance…tough over the middle and avoids the big hit, not allowing impending contact to disrupt his focus…physical to the ball and wins 50-50 situations with timing…not an explosive start/stop athlete as a return man, but patient with excellent vision, averaging 6.1 yards per return (32/194/0)…hardworking mindset and football is important to him…durable four-year starter and two-year team captain…highly productive and holds over 40 school records, including the Pac-12 record for career catches (294) – winner of the 2015 Buffalo Heart Award, which is voted by fans and presented to the Colorado senior who best demonstrates heart and competitive spirit of a Buff.

WEAKNESSES: Quicker than fast and lacks the long-speed to intimidate defensive backs…pedestrian size, length and functional strength and can be out-muscled in traffic…struggles to shift gears in his routes and doesn’t play with explosive traits…marginal leaper and struggles to highpoint…not a vertical threat and did most of his damage in the short-to-intermediate passing game – never averaged over 12.0 yards per catch in a season…not a consistent YAC threat with stiff body control and below average elusiveness…vulnerable vs. the jam and labors once slowed…struggles to sustain or leverage blocks.
SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Colorado, Spruce leaves Boulder with almost every receiving record, including career catches (294), receiving yards (3,347) and touchdown catches (23) – only the third receiver in school history to reach the 1,000-yard mark twice. He is an ordinary athlete with better route acceleration than pure speed, but is a natural catcher of the football and crutch for the passing game. Although he won’t create much with the ball in his hands, Spruce plays with savvy, competitive toughness and decisive routes to create separation and be a model of consistency – bottom of the roster pass-catcher who can line up at any of the receiver spots and fill in as a back-up punt returner.

Brugler on Chubb

BRANDON CHUBB | Wake Forest
6001|235 lbs|5SR Marietta, Ga. (Hillgrove) 10/21/1993 (age 22) #48
GRADE Priority Free Agent
MEASUREABLES Arm: 32 3/8 | Hand: 10 | Wingspan: 76 3/4
COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 40-YD: 4.68 | 10-YD: 1.62 | 20-YD: 2.75 | BP: 23 | VJ: 33.5 | BJ: 10’00” | SS: 4.22 | 3C: 6.88

SUMMARY: A two-star linebacker out of high school, Chubb was overlooked by most FBS programs, including Georgia where his father (Aaron) was a standout linebacker and 12th round draft pick in the 1989 NFL Draft – cousin (Nick) is currently a star running back for the Bulldogs. Chubb started his sophomore and junior seasons at inside linebacker, including a career-best 109 tackles and 3.0 sacks in 2014. He moved to the “BUCK” linebacker position as a senior in 2015 and led the team with 107 tackles, adding 8.5 tackles for loss to earn First Team All-ACC honors. A two-year team captain, Chubb is a team leader and carries himself like one, playing with a chip on his shoulder and never taking a play off. He isn’t a twitchy athlete, but takes decisive angles in pursuit and attacks like a freight train downhill, flashing an intense demeanor to finish ballcarriers in space. With his intangibles and overachieving attitude, Chubb has the potential to be a hidden gem in this draft.

Ourlads on Aaron Green, RB, TCU

Started 18 games over the past three years. From San Antonio, TX. Started off at Nebraska, backing up Ameer Abdullah. A space-hungry back who excels at being elusive and quick in the open field. Has fluid hips and light feet. Will burst through a crease, easy hop cut and change of direction. Elusive and savvy with good vision. Poor power presence. Will not push the pile and rarely breaks tackles when a defender has a clean look at him. Needs more bulk. Does not put in full effort as a blocker or route runner. He has some ability in space and may be best suited for return duty in the league. Senior Bowl notes: Dances too much in the hole. Doesn’t hit it. Needs to worm on route running. Slows to cut. Needs more bulk and pass blocking effort. He did have a nifty 25-yard touchdown run where he showed his cut back vision. 2015 stats: 1272 yrds, 5.2 ypr, 11 TD, 16 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD. Not invited to Combine. Seventh round/PFA. (A-30, H-8 3/8, BP-DNP, SS-DNP).

Bruglar on Lomax

JORDAN LOMAX | Iowa
5097|202 lbs|5SR Upper Marlboro, Md. (DeMatha Catholic) 10/13/1993 (age 22)

GRADE Priority Free Agent
MEASUREABLES Arm: 32 | Hand: 08 3/4 | Wingspan: 76
COMBINE 40-YD: 4.75 | 10-YD: 1.68 | 20-YD: 2.77 | BP: 8 | VJ: 36 | BJ: 10’00” | SS: 4.15 | 3C: 7.18 PRO DAY 40-YD: 4.66 | 10-YD: 1.61 | 20-YD: 2.70 | VJ: 38.5 | BJ: 10’01” | 3C: 6.76

BACKGROUND: A three-star athlete recruit out of high school, Lomax passed on offers from nearby Maryland and Virginia, committing to Iowa as a cornerback – also a sprinter and ran the opening leg on 4×400-meter relay team that won a national title. He saw action in 11 games as a true freshman back-up in 2011, recording seven tackles. After redshirting in 2012 due to a shoulder injury, Lomax a reserve defensive back as a sophomore and started his first game, finishing the 2013 season with five tackles and two passes defended. He moved to free safety as a junior and earned a starting job (12 starts), recording 92 tackles, seven passes defended and one interception to earn Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. Lomax started all 14 games as a senior free safety in 2015 and finished third on the team with 96 tackles, adding seven passes defended and one interception to earn Third Team All-Big Ten honors. He accepted his invitation to the 2016 East-West Shrine Game.

STRENGTHS: Excellent play speed…fast angles downhill and pursuit outside, not playing hesitant…fluid footwork and unlocks his hips to turn and run with tight ends and running backs…quick read/react skills to diagnose and attack vs. the run – not distracted by motions and ball fakes…unafraid to throw his body around and arrives at the contact point with authority, always looking to separate man from ball…aggressive take-on strength to bounce off blockers…highly intelligent on and off the field – Academic All-American…extra coach on the field, communicating play indicators – well-respected on campus…desired mental and physical toughness for the position…versatile experience at both cornerback and safety with consistent production the past two seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized frame with short arms and maxed out build…tiny margin of error with his pursuit angles, leading to misses…routinely needs help from the cavalry to finish tackles due to his lack of size and strength – fierce striker, but not a wrap up tackler…overaggressive tendencies with his eyes in the wrong place, allowing plays in the middle of the field…doesn’t have the make up speed to recover after false steps…poor timing and anticipation in coverage, falling for double- moves and attracting penalties…struggles to locate or feel passes once his back is turned to the ball…marginal ballskills with several dropped interceptions on his film…no return experience on special teams…violent play style and lack of size leads to durability concerns – missed the 2012 season due to a torn labrum (July 2012) that required surgery.

Ourlads On Paul McRoberts, WR SE Missouri State

Three-year starter from St. Louis, MO. Two-time captain and first team All-Ohio Valley Conference. Has good sized catching radius thanks to long arms and big hands. Soft hands that adjust to the ball in flight. Extends and plucks ball away from his body. He can make the tough catch and will lay out for the ball. Played at a lower level of competition and when he lined up against Missouri’s corners he struggled to get off the press coverage. Productive small college receiver. Broke the school record by catching 29 TD passes. Played one year of basketball at SE Missouri during the 2013-14 season. Led the Redhawks in receiving three straight years. Averaged 11.6 yards on 14 punt returns scoring one TD. Also returned four kickoffs. Senior Bowl notes: Struggles to get of press coverage because of stiffness in his upper body. Stands straight up. Better versus off coverage. A possession type receiver who is a good sized target but needs space in his release to get off the ball. Needs to work on his flexibility and ability to avoid contact. Caught four passes in the game for 46 yards and a TD. Also retuned a punt for 27 yards. 2015 stats: 76-940, 12.4 ypr, 9 TD. Not invited to Combine. Seventh round/PFA (A-33 1/2, H-9 3/4, VJ-DNP, SS-DNP).

Ourlads on Marquez North, who they rated higher than Mike Thomas, Kenny Lawler and Rashaed Higgins, FWIW.

Junior entry from Charlotte NC. Two years as a full time starter and started four of seven games in 2015. Missed the end of the 2014 season and spring practice with a torn labrum. Caught 74 passes in his three year career, good for 874 yards and five TDs. He averaged 11.8 yards per grab. Will lay out and reach and extend for the ball. A hand catcher who wins at the ball on 50/50 balls. Works to stack and finish. Goes up for the ball at the high point good body control to make the circus catch. If he stays healthy, he has a chance to be a number two or three NFL recover. Was named to the Academic All-SEC team in 2015. Had a career high of seven catches versus Missouri in 2013. Grades out as a solid backup with ascending skills and measurables. Passes the eye and athlete test for an NFL receiver. 2015 stats: 6-58, 9.6 ypr, 0 TD in 7 games. OSR: 6/42, fourth/fifth round. (A-33 3/8, H -10 1/4, VJ-35, SS-4.13).

Ourlads

Two-year starter and junior college transfer from Chicago, IL. Breakout year in 2015 where he averaged 19.5 yards per catch. A good athlete who is a little more than a possession receiver. Has a good stutter go move that fools defensive backs on this level. Slips across the formation and can beat man coverage then get up the field. He lines up on the left side of the formation 71.4% of the time and is in the slot 22.4%. Rarely lines up on the right side, only 3.5%. Thomas was targets 28.6% of the time on 185 routes. His drop percentage was almost double the norm of 5.9%. He dropped 11.3% of his targets. The slender and wiry receiver has made several circus type one-handed catches showing his concentration and athleticism. Can twist his body to adjust to about any off target pass. Goes up after the ball. He doesn’t wait on it. Plucks the ball at the high point. A developmental prospect with some draft able qualities. Pro day numbers. 16/BP, 10-11/BJ, 7.05/ 3 cone. 2015 stats. 71-1391, 19.5 ypr, 14 TD. Not invited to the Combine. Seventh round/PFA. (A-31 3/8, H-9 5/8, VJ-36, SS-4.28).

From Ourlads

Fifteen starts over career. From Clearwater, FL. Brandon Doughty’s check down and safety receiver. He let FBS TEs in yards and was tied for the most TDs with six when he injured his left knee versus North Texas. The big tight end played in nine games and averaged 14.8 yards on his 38 catches for the year. Moved from wide receiver to tight end in 2013. Big soft hands and long arms. Gets up the field North and South as soon as he makes the catch. Adjusts well to off-target passes. Catches the ball away from his body. A smooth route runner. Needs more core strength and bulk to be inline NFL blocking tight end. At Western he was used as move blocker who could get position and seal the edge in the running game. Was asked to position and wall off as a blocker. Collected 11 receptions versus Marshall. Uses his long frame to his advantage when attacking the ball at the high point. Good timing. If healthy, he will provide depth to a team and will be drafted higher. 2015 stats: 38-563, 14.8 ypr, 8TD. Medical exclusion at Combine. sixth/seventh round. (A 33 1/4, H-10, BO-DNP, VJ-DNP)