The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[OS PA]

Mcclain to Raiders shocked

How the hell did you know that?

[Joemailman]

Rolando McClain
Height: 6-3⅜ | Weight: 249 | 40-Time: 4.68

Official Bio


Strengths:
Ideal height and bulk with long arms --- Fantastic Football IQ --- Superb instincts and awareness --- Will diagnose and react to the action quickly --- Tough, physical and aggressive --- Agile with nice balance and body control --- Terrific strength --- Reliable tackler who can deliver the big hit --- Stout against the run --- Able to take on and shed blockers --- Uses his hands well --- Fluid and more than holds his own in coverage --- Solid pass rusher and blitzer --- Hard Worker --- Team Leader --- Top pedigree --- Lots of experience against elite competition.

Weaknesses:
Sufficient, but not exceptional, speed and athleticism --- Range is somewhat limited --- Doesn't always play with proper pad level --- May not be as effective in pursuit at the next level --- Average hands and ball skills --- Some issues in space --- Has health / durability concerns.

Notes:
A three-year starter for the Crimson Tide --- Named 1st Team All-SEC in 2008 and 2009 --- A unanimous 1st Team All-American in 2009 --- Won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker in 2009 --- Served as a team captain as a junior --- Suffers from Crohn's Disease, a disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract --- Has proven he will play through illness and injuries --- Led what was arguably the most talented defense in the country and was a standout --- Could excel in either a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme but best fit may come in an odd front --- A magnificent all-around player who is effective against both the run and pass while serving as an extra coach on the field --- A true football player with adequate physical tools and top-notch intangibles --- Could very easily emerge as one of the premier inside linebackers in the NFL.

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2007 13 75 5.0 1.0 4 2
2008 14 95 12.0 3.0 6 1
2009 14 105 14.5 4.0 4 2
Totals 41 275 31.5 8.0 14 5

[Rastak]

Al Davis must have called in sick.....

[Sparkey]

Al Davis with a solid choice. They finally have a good MLB.

[swede]

Packer mock was 6/7 before that pick

[Tony Oday]

With Suh on the Lions, the Pack is going to need bigger interior linemen. Pouncey or Iupati makes more sense.

I've been saying this since January!!!!

Bigger Offensive Linemen??? I've been haulin that mail for years

I think we need to NOT MESS WITH THE INNER THREE...the best lines are not the most athletic or the biggest...they are the ones that played together for longer than 2 seasons.

The only reason any line can build cohesion is b/c there is sufficient talent there for the team to keep them together... if you have underperformers, I don't care what their size - you're going to be looking to replace them.

There are plenty of good, smaller OL in the league, just as there are good road graders - it would be my preference to have more of a power line; that said, the offense is clicking with Rodgers under center, so I'm not bitching too much these days

I am with you on that...I like road graders but dont fix what isnt broken

[green_bowl_packer]

Spiller is gonna be sitting there at 10


Never mind - he didnt look too happy

[Maxie the Taxi]

Rolando McClain is without a doubt the best Mike LB in the country. Very good choice for once.

[Tony Oday]

Spiller is gonna be sitting there at 10

nope

[OS PA]

Marshawn going bye bye.

[Rastak]

Spiller to Bills!



Analysis
Inside: Known as a speed back, he has strong muscle definition throughout his frame and runs a lot tougher than most give him credit for. Most dangerous when starting inside and using his quick feet and vision to bounce outside, but isn't afraid to take it north-south if that's what's needed. Keeps his pads down and legs moving through trash inside, often falling forward for extra yardage. Will be challenged to hang onto the ball when facing strong NFL linebackers.

Outside: Excels outside the tackles. Excellent vision and agility, with elite breakaway speed. Few safeties will get an angle on him once he's past the linebackers. Has the speed to turn the corner. Patient running on stretch and zone plays, able to cutback and blow through a hole. Can press the line, then evade penetrating defenders by bouncing outside with quick feet. Able to leap diving defenders and stay in balance after landing. Doesn't shy away from contact at the second level -- willing to plow through a tackle for an extra yard. Ball security can be an issue, as he gets a little loose with the ball when running outside. A potential Pro Bowl punt and kick returner because of his pure speed, willingness to attack the lane, quick cuts through traffic and superior elusiveness with the ball in his hands.

Breaking tackles: Runs with some lean; elusive and strong enough to avoid defenders in space and run through arm tackles. Quick stop-start move to freeze would-be tacklers or let them fly by if they leave their feet. Head fakes or just out-quicks most any defender in space -- usually at full speed. Isn't big enough to consistently get through the grasp of defensive tackles at the line or the wrap of linebackers, but gives good effort.

Blocking: Doesn't act like a track star playing football. Willing to stand up to ends and linebackers in pass protection, although he lacks the bulk to sustain and may struggle to stay strong against top pro linebackers. Will throw a shoulder into much bigger defenders to chip on a lineman before heading to the flat for a check-down pass. Gives effort to help teammates running downfield.

Receiving: Versatile offensive weapon who catches passes over the middle or in the flat, but will also line up in the slot and on the outside. Lightning-quick and ultra-elusive after the catch, often leaving defenders standing still as he jukes them outside or inside. Blows by safeties in coverage, especially on out-and-up routes. Inconsistent hands as a receiver. Will catch most easy passes with his hands and high-point the ball in traffic, but also has lapses of concentration and short-arms passes when expecting a big hit over the middle. Needs to be crisper coming in and out of his routes to sell them better at the next level. Solid hands on punt returns, and actually catches kickoffs at helmet-height with his hands.

Intangibles: Improved his strength and running toughness over the past couple of seasons to become a more complete running back. Looked to be a leader on offense with James Davis, quarterback Cullen Harper and wide receiver Aaron Kelly no longer on the squad in 2009. No major character issues or off-field incidents. Named to the ACC All-Academic team in 2008.

NFL Comparison: Felix Jones, Cowboys

[Joemailman]

C.J. Spiller
Height: 5-10⅝ | Weight: 196 | 40-Time: 4.37

Official Bio


Strengths:
Great athlete --- Phenomenal speed and quickness with an amazing burst --- Tremendous acceleration and is actually faster with the pads on --- Extremely elusive and a real terror in space --- Excellent change of direction and good balance --- Terrific vision and patience --- Able to get around the corner with ease --- Strong and runs pretty hard for his size --- Soft, natural hands with nice body control and ball skills --- A pass catching threat out of the backfield and in the slot --- Smart and a hard worker with top-notch intangibles --- An outstanding return man.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the size you'd prefer --- Isn't very physical --- Prefers to bounce everything outside --- Dances too much --- Won't pick up the tough yards --- Not much of a blocker --- Wasn't a workhorse in college and won't be able to carry the load in the NFL --- Durability's a concern.

Notes:
Was also a three-time All-American in track for the Tigers --- Earned All-ACC honors as both a running back and a return man in 2008 and 2009 --- Named the ACC Player of the Year in 2009 --- Unanimous 1st Team All-American as a kick returner in 2009 --- The ACC's career leader in all-purpose yards with 7,588, which is also second in NCAA Division I history --- Set 31 school records at Clemson --- During his college career returned 74 kicks for a 27.7 yard average with an NCAA record 7 touchdowns and returned 53 punts for a 10.7 yard average and 1 touchdown --- Was also a great student who graduated with a Sociology degree in 3½ years --- A threat to score every time he touches the ball from anywhere on the field whether it be as a runner, receiver or returner --- A dynamic playmaker who profiles as a versatile, complimentary weapon, in the mold of a Reggie Bush, at the next level.

Career Statistics
Year GP ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
2006 13 129 938 7.3 10 19 210 2
2007 13 145 768 5.3 3 34 271 2
2008 12 116 629 5.4 7 34 436 3
2009 14 216 1,212 5.6 12 36 503 4
Totals 52 606 3,547 5.9 32 123 1,420 11

[Joemailman]

Jimmy Clausen has to be getting nervous.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Jimmy Clausen has to be getting nervous.

I'm getting nervous too. TT may draft him.

[gbgary]

Al Davis must have called in sick.....

they didn't tell him the draft was today. he thinks it's saturday.