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Originally posted by JustinHarrell
I think this draft has to yield 4 good players for it to be successful. 3 from the draft, and 1 extra from having to give up a good player in Williams to get the extra 2nd round pick.
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I think this draft has to yield 4 good players for it to be successful. 3 from the draft, and 1 extra from having to give up a good player in Williams to get the extra 2nd round pick. -
Broncos take CB Jack Williams:
Strengths: Reads quarterback's eyes, shows good awareness and can cover a lot of ground when asked to drop into zone coverage. Changes directions very well and can mirror most receivers underneath. Aggressive and jumps routes. Has adequate ball skills, can make plays in coverage and is dangerous after the catch. Times blitzes well and shows great closing speed. Tough for his size and fills hard when reads run. Has active hands, plays with a motor and flashes the ability to shed blocks despite size. Plays with a mean streak, flashes the ability to deliver the big hit and forces fumbles. Has some problems bringing bigger backs to the ground but generally wraps up upon contact and is a reliable open field tackler. Has experience returning kickoffs as well as punts, blocked a punt in 2004 and was named Kent State's Special teams Player of the Year in 2006.
Weaknesses: Shows adequate upper body strength and delivers a solid punch when jamming receivers but lacks ideal size and gets pushed around by bigger receivers. Shows good burst coming out of backpedal but can give receivers too big a cushion and step late getting to the ball at times. Isn't going to win many jump balls and is going to have a hard time matching up in the red zone. Doesn't show a variety of pass rush moves and isn't strong enough to run over blockers in the backfield when blitzing. Slowed by ankle as well as shoulder injuries during 2007 season and durability is a concern.
Overall: Williams arrived at Kent State in 2003 and redshirted the year. In his first three seasons (2004-'06), he appeared in 33 games (26 starts) and amassed 152 tackles (eight for losses), three sacks, six forced fumbles and 10 interceptions (two of which he returned for touchdowns) and 17 pass breakups. As a senior in 2007, Williams played in 11 games (all starts) and had 93 tackles (6.5 for losses), one forced fumble, three interceptions and eight pass breakups. He also had 12 career kickoff returns for 252 yards (21.0 average). He missed one game last season because of a shoulder injury. Williams' size and inability to match up with bigger receivers one-on-one are reasons for concern. However, he was never at full strength as a senior and is very much an underrated prospect as a result. Williams, when healthy, possesses the speed and quickness of a NFL starting corner. He also shows good instincts and toughness both in coverage and versus the run. Williams could emerge as a No. 2 corner a year or two down the road. Meanwhile, he can contribute in the sub-package early in his career and provide excellent special teams' production. With that in mind, Williams projects as a third round pick.Comment
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interesting, in a magazine i'm reading it says that jeremy thompson is orrin thompson's brother
looks like we might have had some inside infoComment
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You know me, I am a traditionalist - or are you suggesting that meeting Carin will be disappointing??Originally posted by Deputy NutzComment
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i would be tooOriginally posted by BretskyComment
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Does she speak english?Originally posted by Tarlam!"You're all very smart, and I'm very dumb." - PartialComment
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Sorry i brought it up...Originally posted by GrnBay007Comment
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well, don't forget we already got a good one in grant for the 6thOriginally posted by Scott CampbellComment
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Yes, with this sexy little accent...Originally posted by SkinBasketComment
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This draft is a little discomforting. 1st we dont' have 11 picks, so the odds of getting a bunch of good is going to go way down.
Nelson is incredibly safe. After Nelson, you never know with QB's, but we're in a position where we have to start sifting through them until one sticks and that can be a costly endeavor. The last three all have high potenial. They're the "sexy" picks that Ted never makes but they all have high bust potential too. They remind me of the Colledge, BJack and Clowney picks. Good athletes that havn't done much. Ted hasn't been particularly lucky with those types of players.Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Bears take S Steltz:
Strengths: Reads quarterbacks' eyes, takes sound angles to the ball and shows better range than timed speed suggests. Generally stays as deep as the deepest receiver and does a good job of protecting himself when drops into zone coverage. Times hits well, plays with a mean streak and flashes the ability to separate the receiver from the ball. Stays disciplined and rarely bites on play action. Aggressive in coverage, jumps routes and breaks on the ball well. Shows excellent ball skills and is a natural playmaker. Times jumps well and is tall enough to compete for jump balls. Big enough to line up in the box and is tall enough to add bulk to frame. Made steady progress at the collegiate level, shows excellent work ethic on as well as off the field and should only continue to get better with added experience. Has extensive special teams' experience and can make immediate contributions in that area.
Weaknesses: Does an adequate job of flipping hips when forced to turn and run but isn't fast enough to stay with NFL receivers and can get beat deep when left on an island. Isn't explosive coming out of cuts and is going to have problems matching up with slot receivers in man coverage. Takes too long to react to the run and doesn't always fill hard in run support. Plays too high and can get engulfed when lines up in the box. Doesn't use hands well and takes too long to shed blocks between the tackles. Doesn't show great body control in space, over runs the ball carrier at times and misses some open field tackles. Appears to catch ball carriers rather than exploding into them and isn't a powerful open field tackler. Broke thumb in 2004, slowed by a hamstring injury in 2007 and missed the Senior Bowl after sustaining a shoulder injury in the BCS Championship game so durability is a concern.
Overall: Steltz arrived at LSU in 2004 and appeared in four games as a true freshman, recording one tackle. In his next two seasons (2005 and 2006), he played in 26 games (six starts) and combined for 82 tackles (two for losses), one sack, seven pass breakups and four interceptions. He also blocked and recovered a punt, returning it 29 yards for a touchdown. As a senior in 2007, he started all 14 games at strong safety and had 101 tackles (five for losses), one sack, three forced fumbles, seven pass breakups and six interceptions. Steltz was bothered by a hamstring pull in 2007, and he wasn't able to accept an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl after suffering a right shoulder stinger in the 2008 BCS title game. His brother, Kevin, was a three-year starter at fullback and an LSU teammate. Steltz doesn't have great top-end speed and he isn't as physical a run defender as his size suggests but he uses positioning to mask his lack of range in coverage and he's big enough to develop in an effective run stopper. In addition, he should make early contributions on special teams so he projects as a late fourth or early fifth round pick.Comment
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Originally posted by red
Point taken. Scratch my original post of 4 players, and make it 3.Comment
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German? Aussie? French? Is it as sexy as yours?Originally posted by Tarlam!"You're all very smart, and I'm very dumb." - PartialComment
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i'll give you 20 bucks for herOriginally posted by Tarlam!
thats american money, very valuableComment
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Originally posted by Bretsky
Agreed, but I think Lee will do just fine. He'll have at least a year or two to learn the nuances of the league from Harris and Woodson. He already plays the same style of football. I love that pick.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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