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Originally posted by Lurker64
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ESPN Analysts say that Brian Brohm is probably the most "NFL ready" QB because of his savvy. I would think that Brian Brohm would start the year as ARogers' backup, unless the Packers continue to court Culpepper. -
Ineed. I wonder if Reggie Corner is an android or something.Originally posted by SkinBasketComment
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It's too difficult for later picks. After 110 or 120 nobody really knows.Originally posted by GrnBay007
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Cards take DE Iwebema:
Strengths: Is an athletic wide-end prospect with adequate-to-good quickness. He shows a relentless motor as a pass rusher. Displays some upper-body power as a pass rusher and can be effective using swim and rip techniques. Gives a great effort versus the run and occasionally will display a mean streak. Will fire off the line quickly and with good leverage. Does a fine job with hand placement and fights hard to hold his ground when teams run at him. Pursues hard from the backside and plays to the whistle. Solid open-field tackler for his position and shows some short-area power. Blocked two field goal attempts in Syracuse game last year, blocked two field goal attempts in 2005 Illinois game and can contribute on special teams.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal bulk. Plays with a narrow base and needs to improve his lower-body strength. Struggles to match up in a phone booth versus bigger offensive tackles. Not very effective on inside stunts and really struggles to hold up physically when he's stuck inside when the tight end shifts over to his side. He's a smooth athlete with adequate speed, but he's a notch below the elite level in terms of initial quickness and change-of-direction skills. Durability is an issue. In 2006, he missed all of three games and part of others due to shoulder injury that required surgery (returned for Alamo Bowl game vs. Texas). In 2004, he sustained an ankle injury in bowl game (vs. LSU). In 2007, he missed the Michigan State game after sustaining a concussion the previous week.
Overall: Iwebema arrived at Iowa in 2003 and redshirted the year. In his first three seasons (2004-'06), he appeared in 32 games (19 starts) and compiled 78 tackles (15 for losses) and 11 sacks. As a senior, he played in 11 games (all starts) and finished the season with 28 tackles (five for losses), 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble, two blocked kicks and two pass breakups. Iwebema had shoulder surgery during the 2006 season, but was able to return for the Alamo Bowl against Texas. He missed one game in 2007 because of an injury. He also was suspended one game in 2006 for a violation of team rules. Iwebema is a traditional weak-side defensive end prospect who is at his best rushing the passer and making plays in pursuit. However, he's not in the elite category in terms of first-step quickness and closing burst so he must improve his bulk and lower-body strength to become a more complete player. Iwebema projects as a sixth round pick as a result.Comment
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Raiders trade Fabian Washington for a 4.Comment
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Originally posted by Tarlam!
This is disappointing.
Speaking of diamonds, I will never buy another ever again and neither will my wife. The fact that one diamond company has a banks and banks of diamonds and just controls the release of them to keep supply and demand in balance for them to make ridiculous cash. Besides lab stones are getting to the point that even the best eye is having trouble telling the difference between real diamonds and lab created diamondsComment
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ESPNs draft tracker has the top 10 still available according to Scouts. Also top 10 in each position.Originally posted by CaliforniaCheez
"You're all very smart, and I'm very dumb." - PartialComment
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Originally posted by MateoInMex
A-Rod was supposedly NFL ready coming out too but he looked like crap for 2 years before he finally "got it". I don't expect Brohm to be the immediate #2. TT got away with it with A-Rod because he was backing up the most durable QB in NFL history. Brohm would be backing up perhaps one of the most injury prone. I'd hope they could get a vet who doesn't need a whole lot of reps in practice to understand what he's seeing and doing. Don't forget, this is Rodgers first year as a starter. Brohm isn't going to be seeing very many reps in practice.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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Jordy Nelson - Hard nosed, tough, talented player. Does everything well.
Brian Brohm - Extremely productive. McCarthy said he does everything well. They wanted to trade up to get him, but sat tight and got him anyway.
Patrick Lee - Great guy, top tier athlete. Not very experienced or productive, but showed flashes. Fits the scheme. Looks like a high potential/high bust rate guy to me.
Jermichael Finley - Fast, good body control and hands, very good athlete. Not as productive as you like, but left early and is a high upside guy for this point in the draft. Similar to Patrick Lee in that he's a good athlete but unproven.
Jeremy Thompson - Another upper tier athlete. Injuries have slowed him through is career. He's a high potential guy for this point in the draft, but not a particularly proven one. If two of the mid 3 (Lee, Finley and Thompson) pan out, I think this draft is going to look pretty good.Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Packers give up picks 113 (68 points) and 162 (26.6) = 94.6 points.
for Jets pick 102 (92) = 92 points. So we lost 2.6 points on this transaction - if you believe in the charts.
It's not that big of a point difference. Though I suspect Ted must have really, really liked the guy or he would have taken his chances letting Thompson fall to him at 113.Comment
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Eagles take S Demps:
Strengths: Shows adequate range, tracks the ball well and is experienced playing a centerfielder-type role. Disciplined and rarely gets caught out of position. Explodes out of backpedal and shows good closing speed coming forward. Opens hips quickly, flashes the ability to change directions quickly and has the potential to develop quality man-to-man cover skills. Reads quarterback's eyes, baits quarterbacks and jump routes. Catches the ball very well and is a playmaker in coverage. Flashes the ability to time hits well and occasionally will separate ball from body. Does a decent job of staying low and undercutting bigger ball carriers. Reaches top speed quickly and flashes the ability to get to the quarterback when asked to blitz. Plays with emotion and is a leader on the field. Has experience returning kickoffs, flashes big-play ability in that role and can contribute on special teams.
Weaknesses: Lacks elite size, takes too long to shed blocks and can get engulfed when lines up in the box. Avoids blockers rather than stacking them up and creates running lanes in the process. Doesn't always square up to the ball carrier, doesn't always wrap upon contact and is an inconsistent open field tackler. Footwork is inconsistent and gets spun around at times. Plays pass before run on every snap and can be a step late filling.
Overall: Demps arrived at UTEP in 2003 and redshirted the year. In his first three seasons (2004-'06), he appeared in 35 games (all starts) and amassed 203 tackles (one for a loss), 12 interceptions and 15 pass breakups. As a senior in 2007, he played in all 12 games (11 starts) and had 72 tackles (4.5 for losses), two fumble recoveries, a blocked kick, nine pass breakups and five interceptions (including a pair of 100-yard returns for touchdowns). Demps missed one game in 2004 because of a hamstring injury. Demps is far more effective dropping into coverage than he is filling against the run. However, he is a very good natural athlete, which was confirmed during his outstanding combine workout. He also has a nose for the ball, displaying the ability to make momentum-shifting plays in coverage and on special teams. Demps projects as a versatile reserve DB in the NFL and should come off the board in the middle rounds.Comment
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Originally posted by Gunakor
I think TT would be in heaven if only Flowers would have fallen one more pickTERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWERComment
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Texans take Adibi LB:
Strengths: Is a fine athlete with very good initial quickness and agility. Has a quick first step, aggressive and can make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Takes sound angles to the ball and shows sideline-to-sideline range. Is relentless in pursuit and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Change directions well, shows good burst coming out of cuts and can stay with most backs in man coverage. Gets good depth, shows adequate awareness and covers a lot of ground when asked to drop into zone coverage. Catches the ball well, shows good body control when adjusting to tipped passes and is a playmaker in coverage. Has a mean streak and flashes the ability to deliver the big hit. Times blitzes fairly well and has excellent closing speed. Does an adequate job of getting hands up when isn't going to get to the quarterback and has excellent leaping ability. Hard worker. Passionate about the game and wants to get better.
Weaknesses: Undersized, doesn't anchor well and can get driven back when teams run at him. Though he flashes a strong upper body, he doesn't always use hands well and can take too long to shed blocks. Doesn't shy away from contact but doesn't go looking for it either. Is quicker than fast and lacks elite top-end speed for a smaller WLB type. Still has room to improve in terms of his footwork in coverage. Better in zone coverage than in man-to-man. Tore a tendon in right biceps in 2004, slowed by shoulder stingers in 2006 and durability is somewhat of a concern.
Overall: Adibi arrived at Virginia Tech in 2003 and was redshirted. In his first three seasons (2004-'06), he appeared in 32 games and recorded 176 tackles (18 for losses), eight sacks, six interceptions and four forced fumbles. As a senior, he started all 14 games at right inside linebacker and turned in 115 tackles (12 for losses), three sacks, a forced fumble, two interceptions and five pass breakups. He also had three career touchdowns with the Hokies (two interception returns, one fumble return). Adibi missed four games in 2004 because of a torn biceps muscle, which required surgery. He also missed much of one game in 2006 because of a shoulder stinger. Adibi isn't stout against the run and his recognition skills are adequate at best. However, he is a fluid and sudden athlete that excels in pursuit and continues to add bulk to his frame. He can make plays in coverage and can get to the quarterback. He is capable of developing into a quality starter we think best suited at the WLB position in a 4-3 scheme and he also should make valuable contributions on special teams.Comment
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So I assume they are still going to go after Daunte Culpepper?Originally posted by GunakorComment
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diamonds are overrated. a family heirloom means far more....imoOriginally posted by Deputy Nutz
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