Official Senior Bowl Thread

[Joemailman]

http://www.seniorbowl.com/rosters-2016.php?squad=North

http://www.seniorbowl.com/rosters-2016.php?squad=South

Some guys I'll be interested In:

Miles Killebrew http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1308&squad=North

Tyler Matakevich http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1320&squad=North

Jarran Reed http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1037&squad=South

Reggie Ragland http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1036&squad=South

Jerrell Adams http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1300&squad=South

[Joemailman]

ny Pauline Retweeted
Rotoworld NFL Draft ‏@Rotoworld_Draft 3h3 hours ago
Cowboy owner Jerry Jones meets QB Wentz http://tinyurl.com/huxmzty

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 3h3 hours ago Mobile, AL
Noah Spence/Eastern Kentucky twice smoked LaRaven Clark/Texas Tech off the edge in full scrimmage.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 3h3 hours ago Mobile, AL
Noah Spence /Eastern Kentucky again looking good out of a two point stance and winning the one on one's. Great hand technique.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 3h3 hours ago Mobile, AL
Sheldon Rankins/DL/Louisville has been dominating today. Unstoppable.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 3h3 hours ago Mobile, AL
Graham Glasgow/G/Michigan just stopped Jarran Reed/DL/Alabama dead in tracks on back to back plays.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 5h5 hours ago Mobile, AL
Nick Martin/C/Notre Dame just handled Austin Johnson/Penn State on back to back plays. Martin looking good

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 5h5 hours ago Mobile, AL
Lawrence Thomas/DL/Michigan State looking good. Terrific power and explosion.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 6h6 hours ago Mobile, AL
Carson Wentz/QB/NDSU showing impressive ball speed and arm strength in the adverse weather conditions today. Ball cutting through wind.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 6h6 hours ago Mobile, AL
Tyler Ervin/RB/San Jose State is small but explosive and dynamic. Going to be a good 3rd down back on Sunday.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 6h6 hours ago Mobile, AL
Braxton Miller/WR/OSU just continues to impress. Looks like he's been playing WR his whole life. Another WOW day for Miller.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 6h6 hours ago Mobile, AL
Cody Kessler/QB/USC looking sharp in early going. Ball speed on deeper throws better than expected

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 7h7 hours ago Mobile, AL
Darian Griswold/TE/Arkansas St in route to replace Jake McGee/Florida who's out with a hamstring strain.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 8h8 hours ago Mobile, AL
NY Jets spent a lot of time this morning with Darian Thompson/S/Boise State. Thompson had a terrific practice yesterday . Grades 2nd/3rd rnd

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 8h8 hours ago Mobile, AL
I'm told the hopes are Jaylon Smith's recovery time line will run parallel Cedric Oghuehi's, who was ready midway through the season.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 8h8 hours ago Mobile, AL
Jake Brendel/C/UCLA part of the second wave of seniors to receive an invitation to the Combine. Played well during Shrine week.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Go Carson Wentz and Joe Haeg.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/cfb/51842/savage-theres-rd-1-talk-around-lb-fackrell?ls=roto:UTS:topheadlines

Savage: There's Rd. 1 talk around Utah State LB (Kyler) Fackrell

[Pugger]

The Senior Bowl will be a better game than the Pro Bowl. ;-)

[woodbuck27]

Mayock: Alabama LB Reggie Ragland is top-20 pick, Day 1 starter .... Jan 27, 2016 - 9:44 PM


"He's going to step in on Day 1 and run somebody's defense. He's a top-20 pick all day long. He's 260 pounds, so the question is, can he play on third down, can he play the passing game? I think he can. Just because of his leadership skills, his toughness, I think he's going to be a three-down linebacker and a top-20 pick." Mike Mayock

Ragland is manning the outside position this week in the OTTO role under the Jaguars coaching staff.

"He's shown impressive pass rush ability in drills from the edge, something clubs figure to account for in determining his third-down value," ......Chase Goodbread.

"I've got to put myself in position to stay in the top 15, if I am a top-15 pick," Ragland said."There are a lot of guys that can go in the top 15, top 10. I'm trying to keep myself in position to stay with those guys."

Source: NFL.com

GO PACKERS !

[woodbuck27]

Ohio States WR Braxton Miller emulates Pitt's Antonio Brown


"AB, Antonio Brown, he's the guy (I emulate)," Miller said.

"He's got athleticism and explosion. He can play inside and outside, so he brings both to the table."

Miller has tantalizing upside, but NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein was a bit more realistic in his NFL comparison for Miller, likening him to Washington Redskins WR Andre Roberts.

"I love getting to go outside (against cornerbacks in single coverage)," Miller said.

"It's a lot more fun outside. Either you will win or he will win, so it's a chance to show out. Inside, you've got the safety, you've got a rotation guy, the linebacker, on the outside it's one on one. Inside, it's more traffic."

CBS Sports Dane Brugler said:

"...when it comes to athletes at North practice, it's Braxton Miller and then everyone else."

Source: NFL.com ... Jan 27 - 3:53 PM


PACKERS !

[smuggler]

The Irish part of me can't help but love a name like Ragland.

[Teamcheez1]

Ohio States WR Braxton Miller emulates Pitt's Antonio Brown


"AB, Antonio Brown, he's the guy (I emulate)," Miller said.

"He's got athleticism and explosion. He can play inside and outside, so he brings both to the table."

Miller has tantalizing upside, but NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein was a bit more realistic in his NFL comparison for Miller, likening him to Washington Redskins WR Andre Roberts.

"I love getting to go outside (against cornerbacks in single coverage)," Miller said.

"It's a lot more fun outside. Either you will win or he will win, so it's a chance to show out. Inside, you've got the safety, you've got a rotation guy, the linebacker, on the outside it's one on one. Inside, it's more traffic."

CBS Sports Dane Brugler said:

"...when it comes to athletes at North practice, it's Braxton Miller and then everyone else."

Source: NFL.com ... Jan 27 - 3:53 PM


PACKERS !

I'm hesitant to consider Miller with his past injury history. We have enough receivers already that can't stay on the field.

[Joemailman]

My guess is that the Packers playoff win over Washington probably eliminated any chance of getting Ragland. But you never know. I didn't think they'd get HHCD a couple of years ago.

[Bretsky]

We could do this thing called Trade up for Ragland

[call_me_ishmael]

We could do this thing called Trade up for Ragland

If you're gonna do that I'd rather have ND's Smith.

[smuggler]

Yeah, I'd rather have Smith if his knee checks out. We have no idea on the health front, though.

[King Friday]

I'm hesitant to consider Miller with his past injury history. We have enough receivers already that can't stay on the field.

I'm hesitant to consider him when he struggled to get open as a receiver at the college level. I know the kid was switching positions...but being a QB, he already knew the playbook and routes. He seemed to regress over the course of this season instead of improve.

He's a great athlete. I'm not sure he's a great receiver. He certainly isn't playing QB at the next level. He reminds me more of Kordell Stewart...great athlete, but just really didn't have a true spot at the NFL level. We've already invested $$$ in a former college QB turned WR, no need for another.

[Joemailman]

We could do this thing called Trade up for Ragland

It could cost a 2nd round pick to move up far enough to get Ragland. He's a good prospect, but he's not that good. He's not regarded as highly as C.J. Mosley or Shazier.

[Patler]

Yeah, I'd rather have Smith if his knee checks out. We have no idea on the health front, though.

Last report was multiple torn ligaments., ACL and LCL, but the feared nerve damage did not occur. There was some thought that he might stay at ND for another year, but I see he did declare for the draft.

[Fritz]

Ted Thompson in his glory.

He may not be a perfect GM, but he knows how to scout the kids.

I wonder if he drives a rusted white van to the field.

[Pugger]

http://www.seniorbowl.com/rosters-2016.php?squad=North

http://www.seniorbowl.com/rosters-2016.php?squad=South

Some guys I'll be interested In:

Miles Killebrew http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1308&squad=North

Tyler Matakevich http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1320&squad=North

Jarran Reed http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1037&squad=South

Reggie Ragland http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1036&squad=South

Jerrell Adams http://www.seniorbowl.com/player-view.php?p=1300&squad=South

Are these guys you think could be available when we pick at #27?

[Joemailman]

Are these guys you think could be available when we pick at #27?

Just some guys I think the Packers might be interested at various points in the 1st 3 rounds.

[Deputy Nutz]

Seems that the defensive line is the show case at the Senior Bowl practice. CJ Reader from Clemson had a big day to go along with Rankins from Louisville, and Vernon Butler from Louisiana Tech.

Rankins apparently sprained a knee

[Carolina_Packer]

If anyone saw Ask Vic today on Packers.com, there was a guy who posted an interesting way to "beat the system" if you are always drafting near the end of each round, like the Packers have been. Here is his question and Vic's response.


Poster said: Here’s how to beat the draft. One year, trade your one for a one next year. Next year you have two ones. Take a player with the higher pick, and trade the lower pick for another one the following year. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Vic replied: It’s easier said than done, but it’s the kind of creativity necessary to beat the system. If you don’t like what’s available to you with your pick and you can trade it for a higher pick the following season, I’m all for doing it because, in my opinion, the draft is all about value and the future. Take care of the future and the future will take care of the present.


Read more: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-ask-vic/article-1/Packers-arrow-pointing-straight-up/ee04b18f-34fb-4f0f-b89d-c5bfd33bbd16#ixzz3yftl89Or

If you were a GM, would you ever consider trying to do this? I wish they had started that in 2007 before they chose Justin Harrell! Ah, a crystal ball would be nice. :-)

[HarveyWallbangers]

Carson Wentz

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25363115/meet-the-prospect-north-dakota-state-qb-carson-wentz


Q: Is there a quarterback you look up to or try to model your game after?
A: Aaron Rodgers is extremely fun. I love watching him and Tom Brady because of the way they control the offense. They have the unique ability to put the ball wherever they want. They extend and make plays outside the given play. Those are guys I learn form.

Not surprising, but always fun to read. He said his favorite QB growing up was Brett Favre, but he also said he kind of rooted for the Vikings because they were the closest team. That's the biggest negative on him. :) In Bismarck it's kind of 50/50 for Packers to Vikings fans with a lot of Steelers and Broncos fans mixed in.

[pbmax]

PFT: list of scout picks at top of each position.

Also voted as top performers at their respective positions were Carson Wentz of North Dakota State, top quarterback; Kenneth Dixon of Louisiana Tech, top running back; Sterling Shepard of Oklahoma, top wide receiver; Jason Spriggs of Indiana, top offensive lineman; Noah Spence of Eastern Kentucky, top defensive lineman; Reggie Ragland of Alabama, top linebacker; Harlan Miller of Southeast Louisiana, top defensive back; and Jeff Overbaugh of San Diego State, top specialist.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/01/29/scouts-pick-miller-wentz-as-senior-bowl-standouts/

[mraynrand]

Rankins apparently sprained a knee

sign him up!

[mraynrand]

Carson Wentz

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25363115/meet-the-prospect-north-dakota-state-qb-carson-wentz


Not surprising, but always fun to read. He said his favorite QB growing up was Brett Favre, but he also said he kind of rooted for the Vikings because they were the closest team. That's the biggest negative on him. :) In Bismarck it's kind of 50/50 for Packers to Vikings fans with a lot of Steelers and Broncos fans mixed in.


Brownies are hot for Wentz - his numbers top their analytics - apparently.

[Fritz]

If anyone saw Ask Vic today on Packers.com, there was a guy who posted an interesting way to "beat the system" if you are always drafting near the end of each round, like the Packers have been. Here is his question and Vic's response.



If you were a GM, would you ever consider trying to do this? I wish they had started that in 2007 before they chose Justin Harrell! Ah, a crystal ball would be nice. :-)


This sounds like a nice little formula, but there are three problems, the second bigger than the first and third:

One, you have to be willing, that first year, to give up a number one pick. In the win-today world of the NFL, that's tough to do. Plus, what if you do see a guy you really like in that late-round spot? Do you pass just because you're trying to set up the future?

Secondly, this formula assumes that every single year you're going to find a trading partner who will want your pick and will be willing to give you their next year's number one pick.

Third, this formula also assumes that the team you've traded your late-round pick to, in exchange for their next year's number one, will suck the following year, so you'll have a good pick.

Sounds cool and all, but wouldn't work in reality. Though I do wish, and did at the time, that the Pack would've traded that #16 overall to Cleveland for their #23 overall plus next year's number one. That might've set off a fun chain of events that might've led to another SB.

Although it might've set off a different chain of events that would've resulted in their never getting to the heights they did. You never know.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000629797/article/carson-wentz-solidifies-standing-as-firstrounder-at-senior-bowl

Carson Wentz solidifies standing as first-rounder at Senior Bowl

By: Daniel Jeremiah ..... NFL Media analyst

Published: Jan. 29, 2016 at 04:23 p.m. .....Updated: Jan. 29, 2016 at 07:49 p.m.

[woodbuck27]

PFT: list of scout picks at top of each position.

Also voted as top performers at their respective positions were Carson Wentz of North Dakota State, top quarterback; Kenneth Dixon of Louisiana Tech, top running back; Sterling Shepard of Oklahoma, top wide receiver; Jason Spriggs of Indiana, top offensive lineman; Noah Spence of Eastern Kentucky, top defensive lineman; Reggie Ragland of Alabama, top linebacker; Harlan Miller of Southeast Louisiana, top defensive back; and Jeff Overbaugh of San Diego State, top specialist.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/01/29/scouts-pick-miller-wentz-as-senior-bowl-standouts/

Oops:

I just read this post....after I posted and QB Prospect Carson Wentz.

GO PACK GO !

[Maxie the Taxi]

I'd love to see the Packers draft RB Kenneth Dixon and WR Sterling Shephard. However, if they shine at the Senior Bowl, we probably won't have a chance at them. The cream rises quickly to the top after these bowl games and the Combine.

[Smidgeon]

You mean the media catches up to what the teams already know?

[Maxie the Taxi]

You mean the media catches up to what the teams already know?Yeah, I guess. I'm talking mainly about the scouting report guys. Right now, based just on film and sketchy athletic measurements, the scouting gurus are all over the map. Once the rubber hits the road in the bowl games and official combine performances are in, low rated guys go up in mock drafts and high rated guys go down. See Paul Dawson last year for a typical example.

[pbmax]

This sounds like a nice little formula, but there are three problems, the second bigger than the first and third:

One, you have to be willing, that first year, to give up a number one pick. In the win-today world of the NFL, that's tough to do. Plus, what if you do see a guy you really like in that late-round spot? Do you pass just because you're trying to set up the future?

Secondly, this formula assumes that every single year you're going to find a trading partner who will want your pick and will be willing to give you their next year's number one pick.

Third, this formula also assumes that the team you've traded your late-round pick to, in exchange for their next year's number one, will suck the following year, so you'll have a good pick.

Sounds cool and all, but wouldn't work in reality. Though I do wish, and did at the time, that the Pack would've traded that #16 overall to Cleveland for their #23 overall plus next year's number one. That might've set off a fun chain of events that might've led to another SB.

Although it might've set off a different chain of events that would've resulted in their never getting to the heights they did. You never know.

Just imagine what happens when the team with the #1 pick you traded for finds itself in a bad division and ends up in the playoffs.

[Joemailman]

Just imagine what happens when the team with the #1 pick you traded for finds itself in a bad division and ends up in the playoffs.

Well, in the Packers case, you really haven't lost much because the Packers are a perennial playoff team.

[pbmax]

Well, in the Packers case, you really haven't lost much because the Packers are a perennial playoff team.

Sure, but it still affects the plan for one year (and you can't use the two 1s to trade up).

I am also not certain there will always be a taker for the other pick who wants to trade a future pick.

[pbmax]

Senior Bowlers to watch: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2609743-monday-morning-hangover-super-bowl-50-all-about-history-and-the-future

Jeremy Cash, safety, Duke
The Cardinals' success with Deone Bucannon may create a market for safeties who can play like linebackers. Cash, who lined up as everything from an outside linebacker to a slot corner for the Blue Devils, fits the bill. He's also coming back from December wrist surgery and can show he's ready to go through the full predraft process.

Paul McRoberts, wide receiver, Southeast Missouri State
Big-play receivers from smaller programs make the best prospect crushes. McRoberts is long and lanky, with a knack for tough catches. He makes great moves with the ball in his hands and shows willingness as a downfield blocker. Let's see how those skills ramp up against all-star competition.

Jonathan Williams, running back, Arkansas
Rushed for 1,190 yards as a junior, suffered a foot injury and missed the whole year as a senior. Williams is the kind of player the Senior Bowl is made for.

Shawn Oakman, defensive end, Baylor
I just want to see him. The dude looks like Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy. He appears to have the wingspan of a prom limo. I just want to see him with his shirt off and stuff.
Is that squicky? It's not meant to be squicky. It's scouting.

Others:
Carson Wentz, quarterback, North Dakota State
Jeff Driskel, quarterback, Louisiana Tech
Nick Martin, center, Notre Dame
Braxton Miller, wide receiver, Ohio State

[Maxie the Taxi]

Senior Bowlers to watch: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2609743-monday-morning-hangover-super-bowl-50-all-about-history-and-the-future

Jeremy Cash, safety, Duke
The Cardinals' success with Deone Bucannon may create a market for safeties who can play like linebackers. Cash, who lined up as everything from an outside linebacker to a slot corner for the Blue Devils, fits the bill. He's also coming back from December wrist surgery and can show he's ready to go through the full predraft process.

Paul McRoberts, wide receiver, Southeast Missouri State
Big-play receivers from smaller programs make the best prospect crushes. McRoberts is long and lanky, with a knack for tough catches. He makes great moves with the ball in his hands and shows willingness as a downfield blocker. Let's see how those skills ramp up against all-star competition.

Jonathan Williams, running back, Arkansas
Rushed for 1,190 yards as a junior, suffered a foot injury and missed the whole year as a senior. Williams is the kind of player the Senior Bowl is made for.

Shawn Oakman, defensive end, Baylor
I just want to see him. The dude looks like Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy. He appears to have the wingspan of a prom limo. I just want to see him with his shirt off and stuff.
Is that squicky? It's not meant to be squicky. It's scouting.

Others:
Carson Wentz, quarterback, North Dakota State
Jeff Driskel, quarterback, Louisiana TechI
Nick Martin, center, Notre Dame
Braxton Miller, wide receiver, Ohio State

IMO the Packers need a hybrid ILB like Cash, who can tackle, but can stay with speedy RB's and TE's in man coverage and zone. When you think about it, there isn't much of a size difference between smaller traditional ILB's and bigger hybrid types. It boils down to speed and coverage ability.

That said, I didn't hear Cash's name called at all yesterday. Did he play?

McRoberts played well, especially in the clutch. He displayed good hands and RAC ability. Don't know about his downfield ability to separate.

If Williams played, he didn't stand out. The RB's who shined IMO were Aaron Green and Tyler Ervin (an undersized guy that TT would have to go way out of character to draft, but draft him he should). Kenneth Dixon is supposed to be a pass catching back, but he had a blatant drop on an easy out pattern.

Shawn Oakman stood out. He was a disrupting factor and had a couple of sacks. Was that because the D-lineman were all so good and outclassed the O-linemen creating opportunities for Oakman?

Driskel and Zak Prescott were the outstanding QB's. There seems to be a bumper crop of QB's this year. Same for D-linemen and WR's.

Speaking of which, Braxton Miller showed athleticism, speed and RAC. He'd do well in GB. He's like Monty on steroids IMO.

Other guys that impressed were Vernon Butler, Noah Spence, Eric Murray, KJ Dillon, Deone Jones, Nick Vannett and Darian Thompson. I could see Vannett as a Packer. Spence has had drug issues. Murray is a good tackler/hitter.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Another prospective...

Louisiana Tech DT Vernon Butler could go in the first round

Before we get into the Senior Bowl highlights from yesterday, here are some observations I made watching games yesterday:

— Vernon Butler (DT, Louisiana Tech) is the most intriguing interior defensive linemen in the class. I watched him against Rice and Kansas State and you could see him playing for the Seahawks. His gap discipline is excellent and that’s a big deal for Seattle. They preach doing your job up front and it helps them dominate vs the run. There aren’t many DT’s with length (34 inch arms), size (325lbs) and this type of mobility/athleticism. They like unique players — Butler has a rare physical combination. He carries the size well with a nice blend of lower/upper body power. He’ll soak up a double team on one play allowing the linebacker to break through on a blitz. On the next down he’ll stretch out a run play and work to the sideline. Here’s the thing though — he isn’t a great pass rusher. He just isn’t. And that’s underlined by a poor stat-sheet against some below-par opponents in 2015 (three sacks). So while he has the potential to become a very impressive, solid pro-DT at the next level — is he likely to improve upon what the Seahawks already have? That said, I’m not sure there’s a DT I’d want to take earlier than Butler in the entire class.

— When I do my next mock draft, Kyler Fackrell (DE/OLB, Utah State) will be in the top-25. I can see why PFF graded him as one of the most underrated pass rushers in college football in 2015. Unlike Vernon Butler, his middling statistics (four sacks) don’t do him justice. He’s a splash play artist — constantly impacting snaps and forcing mistakes. He’s a relentless rusher responsible for so many bad throws, picks and poor decisions. Whether you want to use him in the 3-4 at linebacker, off the edge in a 4-3 or in a Jamie Collins type role — he’ll be able to make plays. He’s one of the most fun players you’ll see in this class — with the attitude, intensity and football character that will make him incredibly attractive to teams. If the Dallas Cowboys wanted to draw a line under the ugly Greg Hardy episode, Fackrell would be an ideal replacement. They won’t take him with the #4 pick — but if they trade down with a club looking to draft one of the top QB’s, it could be possible.

— Sheldon Rankins (DT, Louisville) is getting a lot of attention after what appears to be a terrific first day of practise at the Senior Bowl. I saw one clip where he embarrassed Graham Glasgow with a fantastic spin move. It was quick-twitch, fluid technique at its best. He apparently had a similar move against Evan Boehm. I recall not being overly impressed with his tape — so I went back yesterday to review that initial take. And I came away unimpressed again. Perhaps the nature of the drills and the 1v1 nature of the plays suit Rankins? There’s no denying he has an attractive combination of quick feet and compact size (6-2, around 300lbs) that you want to see in an orthodox 4-3 three technique (not that the Seahawks feature that type of player). Yet on tape he doesn’t beat anyone with the spin move, he doesn’t shoot gaps and penetrate. He hasn’t got that first step quickness to work into the backfield. He doesn’t get pushed around and he looks strong at the POA, he’ll hold his ground and occasionally force running backs to bounce outside. He can move along the line. But he’s not going to the NFL to be a run-stuffer. And there has to at least be some concern that he’ll always look great in these Senior Bowl drills — but will it translate to the NFL? I’m not overly convinced — but will try and watch another couple of different games soon.

Senior Bowl highlights

Jon Ledyard says Charles Tapper (DE, Oklahoma) had a good day (among his extensive notes). “His hands are deadly when he utilizes them, just has to get precision down. I thought Tapper had an impressive all-around day, and his thick build lends itself to a strong-side 4-3 defensive end who is pretty immovable against the run.”

Joe Marino thinks Jason Spriggs (T, Indiana) is helping himself. The Senior Bowl is always a good showcase event for athletic offensive linemen. Marino: “He has the skills to be a starter on the left side in the NFL.”

Tony Pauline also felt Spriggs performed well:

Three in a row for Jason Spriggs/Indiana over Jihad Ward/Illinois. Spriggs could cement himself as a first round pick this week.

— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) January 26, 2016

Pauline also praised Noah Spence (DE, Eastern Kentucky), Malcolm Mitchell (WR, Georgia) and Jordan Jenkins (OLB/DE, Georgia) on his Twitter timeline. On Jenkins: “(He) has been unstoppable. A man among boys.”

Todd McShay thinks Braxton Miller (WR, Ohio State) can have an impact this week. “Miller showed great play, speed and savvy. He can still work on getting a cleaner release against press coverage, but he really caught the ball — even when the throws were off-target. And you saw his ability to create big plays after the catch.”

Rosterwatch claim Miles Killebrew (S, Southern Utah) is getting plenty of attention. “One DC told us today he likes him best as a light LB in Thomas Davis mold.”Seahawks Blog (http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEV7vYPK5W_ikAgCUnnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5 zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--/RV=2/RE=1454288216/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fblog.seattlepi.com%2fseahawksdraft blog%2f2016%2f01%2f27%2fsenior-bowl-day-one-highlights-my-own-notes%2f/RK=0/RS=EtVtCq9aevQl5r4spKZbN2tdH4o-)

[Maxie the Taxi]

Bleacher Report Slideshow on the game (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2612495-senior-bowl-2016-biggest-takeaways-from-this-years-game) Pretty good analysis.

[run pMc]

Do you think NFL OC's will figure out how to scheme against the quick ILB's like Telvin Smith, Deone Buchannon and Thomas Davis? Seems like running at them with a lead block from a FB or G would give them trouble. I have to think this is a fad that will get outschemed...but I could be wrong. Telvin has been pretty good for 2 seasons with the Jags.

[NewsBruin]

My Senior Bowl notes:

The Mobile Airport TSA line was stupid packed this morning, and will be most of the afternoon.

In the serpentine of limbo, I saw a friendly, smallish college-age kid and his cute girlfriend in matching SB garb. "Did you do something at the game?", I asked. "Yeah, I was the kicker for the South team." "Oh, uh....I heard the score, so I know you kicked some extra points. Did you get to make any field goals?" "Yeah, one from 42 and one from 48."

So I felt sufficiently dumb after that.

I also had Jay Lee from Baylor on my flight to DFW, but it was early and he was interested in talking to an agent. I did get the agent's card. Arthur Gamble, JD.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Do you think NFL OC's will figure out how to scheme against the quick ILB's like Telvin Smith, Deone Buchannon and Thomas Davis? Seems like running at them with a lead block from a FB or G would give them trouble. I have to think this is a fad that will get outschemed...but I could be wrong. Telvin has been pretty good for 2 seasons with the Jags.Sure the hybrid LB's will be schemed against by the OC's. But then the DC's will scheme against the OC's and so it goes. LOL

The things I don't see as a fad are big/fast TE's, RB's who are just as much pass catchers as they are runners and speedy running QB's like Wilson and Bridgewater. To me, that means you need speed on the defensive side of the ball to counter them. Now, you might find a big, traditional MLB with SS speed (Urlacher 6'4" 258) but two things: 1) Urlachers are few and far between; and 2) faster, traditional ILB's (Shazier 6'1" 230, Mosley 6'2" 235, Kendricks 6'0" 232) are in all reality not much bigger than a SS/hybrid LB (Smith 6'3" 223, Bucannon 6'1" 210). The guys in the draft this year who could be considered hybrid ILB's are Miles Killebrew 6'1" 219, Jeremy Cash 6'0" 212, Darian Thompson 6'1" 215).

I think what these guys lack in weight they make up for in speed, attitude, tackling ability and coverage skills.

[woodbuck27]

Sure the hybrid LB's will be schemed against by the OC's. But then the DC's will scheme against the OC's and so it goes. LOL

The things I don't see as a fad are big/fast TE's, RB's who are just as much pass catchers as they are runners and speedy running QB's like Wilson and Bridgewater. To me, that means you need speed on the defensive side of the ball to counter them. Now, you might find a big, traditional MLB with SS speed (Urlacher 6'4" 258) but two things: 1) Urlachers are few and far between; and 2) faster, traditional ILB's (Shazier 6'1" 230, Mosley 6'2" 235, Kendricks 6'0" 232) are in all reality not much bigger than a SS/hybrid LB (Smith 6'3" 223, Bucannon 6'1" 210). The guys in the draft this year who could be considered hybrid ILB's are Miles Killebrew 6'1" 219, Jeremy Cash 6'0" 212, Darian Thompson 6'1" 215).

I think what these guys lack in weight they make up for in speed, attitude, tackling ability and coverage skills.

In Brackets their DraftTec 300 Ranking:

The guys in the draft this year who could be considered hybrid ILB's are (108) Miles Killebrew 6'1" 219, (29) Jeremy Cash 6'0" 212 and (50) Darian Thompson 6'1" 215).

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'd love to see the Packers draft RB Kenneth Dixon and WR Sterling Shephard. However, if they shine at the Senior Bowl, we probably won't have a chance at them. The cream rises quickly to the top after these bowl games and the Combine.

I'm through QBs and RBs (pre-combine) and getting through WRs. I like Dixon. Might lack a little speed, so he might be ranked right about where he should be. Good all around RB. Of course, I was somebody who liked Bishop Sankey more than Tre Mason because of his all around skills. RBs are really hard to judge.

I like Shepard. I think he's ranked a little low in most rankings.

[Fritz]

You know, the last several years I've become less interested in the draft, mostly because I realize I don't know shit about scouting. So I read a bit, but just wait to see what Ted does on draft day.

[mraynrand]

You know, the last several years I've become less interested in the draft, mostly because I realize I don't know shit about scouting. So I read a bit, but just wait to see what Ted does on draft day.

Same here, except add in that for the past two drafts, the Steelers picked the guys I wanted in round 1, and all the players I liked got picked by someone else. I figure, what's the point of getting excited about a player that's going to another team? Plus, I barely follow college ball - I already look stupid enough commenting on crap I know nothing about - why make it worse? Plus, who has time for all those videos?

P.S. Ezekiel Elliott will be an NFL stud. You heard it here last.

[Patler]

You know, the last several years I've become less interested in the draft, mostly because I realize I don't know shit about scouting. So I read a bit, but just wait to see what Ted does on draft day.

That is how I have been for the last 25 years, except for the occasional year when the Packers have a high draft pick. Not much point in getting my hopes set on any guy in particular when 25 teams or so will have their pick before the Packers. I do enjoy researching the Packers picks after I know who they are, to get a feel for how they might contribute.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Same here on the draft. I don't watch nearly enough college football. But this is a symptom of my lessening interest in football overall.

[mraynrand]

Same here on the draft. I don't watch nearly enough college football. But this is a symptom of my lessening interest in football overall.

I believe you.

[Deputy Nutz]

You know, the last several years I've become less interested in the draft, mostly because I realize I don't know shit about scouting. So I read a bit, but just wait to see what Ted does on draft day.

I used to love the draft when all you could get your hands on were the Draft magazines. The internet really did a number on those. They were like my bible, for two months I would take those every where with me. I did the same with fantasy baseball.

When I lost my passion for the Packers in 2008, I sort of lost my passion for the draft. What is a real kick in the nuts, as I sat around and played make believe a former high school teammate of mine became a NFL scout and is now with the Tampa Bay Bucs,

http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Spytek-Joins-Bucs-as-Dir-Player-Personnel/de38bef1-391b-4bf4-8065-8400256fecdd

[mraynrand]

I used to love the draft when all you could get your hands on were the Draft magazines. The internet really did a number on those. They were like my bible, for two months I would take those every where with me. I did the same with fantasy baseball.

When I lost my passion for the Packers in 2008, I sort of lost my passion for the draft. What is a real kick in the nuts, as I sat around and played make believe a former high school teammate of mine became a NFL scout and is now with the Tampa Bay Bucs,

http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Spytek-Joins-Bucs-as-Dir-Player-Personnel/de38bef1-391b-4bf4-8065-8400256fecdd

Did you invite him to view your profile on Linkedin? https://www.linkedin.com

[Deputy Nutz]

That is a brilliant idea.

Hell, I would take a no pay job in an NFL front office.

[Patler]

Hell, I would take a no pay job in an NFL front office.

So, you expect to be overpaid? :)

[Deputy Nutz]

Probably...

[Patler]

That is a brilliant idea.

Hell, I would take a no pay job in an NFL front office.


So, you expect to be overpaid? :)


Probably...

The Packers new OL assistant got his start in coaching by offering to coach free on a trial basis at UCLA.

[pbmax]

That is a brilliant idea.

Hell, I would take a no pay job in an NFL front office.

It only took Roger Goodell thirty some letters to get a job at in the NFL. Get to writing.