The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

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If Trent Williams and Okung go next, the Big 12 will have the first 5 picks.

oklahoma is gonna have 3 of the first 4 or 5

thats nuts

[Freak Out]

The NFL.com live feed is amazing.

Are you serious? I have a black screen!

Man....it's HD here in Alaska.

Amazing...plus I'm sending some documents to clients as well.

Seriously?? You're messing with my head right?

I would never do that.

[OS PA]

I am not happy about the Lions adding Suh. Maybe they'll finally do something as a defense.

[SkinBasket]

Remember when Tampa beat us?

Fuck that was brutal.

People were freaking the fuck out about that one.

[Freak Out]

He doesn't look at that big.

[Brando19]

Remember when Tampa beat us?

Fuck that was brutal.

People were freaking the fuck out about that one.

No shit. They were the worst team in the NFL and we screwed up and gave them a win.

[SkinBasket]

I am not happy about the Lions adding Suh. Maybe they'll finally do something as a defense.

We're safe for at least a year with the changes they're making on the defense. By then we'll know if we need to fear Suh or not.

[Joemailman]

I'm guessing Trent Williams here. Better for Washington's system.

[Freak Out]

He needs to spit that damn gum out.

[SkinBasket]

Remember when Tampa beat us?

Fuck that was brutal.

People were freaking the fuck out about that one.

No shit. They were the worst team in the NFL and we screwed up and gave them a win.

That was when it became clear to some that we needed to find a real starter at QB. One that could win games. I sure hope Ted addresses that glaring need.

[Rastak]

Trent Williams:


Analysis
Pass blocking: Improved at left tackle throughout 2009, getting into his pass set quickly and learning to adjust to inside moves. Engulfs most defensive ends on the edge. Bends his knees and anchors very well -- does not get pushed back into the quarterback. Strong initial punch and usually coils back quickly, although he can be out-quicked after initial contact on occasion. Easily absorbs a punch. Reaches at times, instead of moving his feet, to maintain control of secondary rush. Recognizes outside blitzers and usually meets them at the corner of the pocket. Effective cut blocker despite his size. Comes out a little flat in his kick-slide, giving up the corner. Doesn't have elite foot quickness and will sometimes back up instead of moving laterally, but still mirrors most ends without problem.

Run blocking: Fires off the line and dominates when drive blocking. Turns his man whichever way is needed and sustains the block. Only adequate moving his feet on zone blocks, allowing defenders to chase the play. Overextends when trying to punch and looks a bit slow against blitzing linebackers or in space.

Pulling/trapping: Not asked to pull or trap, but is mobile enough to be effective sealing off the MIKE linebacker on strong-side run plays. If moved inside to right guard, would work best in power scheme.

Initial Quickness: Good burst off the snap to run block, and latches onto his man immediately. Sets quickly after his kick slide on both the left and right side, but will be more consistent protecting on the right side.

Downfield: Reaches linebackers and safeties at the second level quickly off the snap. Gets hands into the jersey and moves his feet to drive the man back. Will miss his target or fail to find someone to hit on occasion. Looks for secondary targets to block downfield when needed.

Intangibles: Unselfish player who works hard on the field and in practice. Plays through minor injuries. Returned to school despite being a probable second-round pick in order to return to the BCS championship and complete his education.

NFL Comparison: Jammal Brown, New Orleans Saints

[Joemailman]

Trent Williams
Height: 6-4⅝ | Weight: 315 | 40-Time: 4.88

Official Bio


Strengths:
Ideal bulk --- Fantastic athlete --- Quick --- Agile --- Nimble feet --- Good balance --- Natural knee bender --- Moves well laterally --- Mobile with range to get to the second level --- Can hit a moving target --- Great strength --- Stout at the point of attack --- Gets a good push in the run game --- Able to adjust and recover when beat --- Understands positioning and excels at sealing off defenders --- Solid instincts and awareness --- Violent initial punch --- Tough --- Nasty with a killer instinct --- Has a lot of experience against top competition --- Versatile.

Weaknesses:
A tad shorter than you'd prefer --- Doesn't have real long arms --- Has leverage and pad level lapses --- Motor and concentration wane at times --- Battled some minor injuries --- Work ethic's been questioned.

Notes:
Was a three-year starter for the Sooners --- Named a 1st Team All-American in 2009 --- Earned 1st Team All-Big 12 honors in 2008 and 2009 --- Could project to right or left tackle at the next level --- Played right tackle early in his career but moved to left tackle to replace Phil Loadholt as a senior --- Looked much better on the right side in 2008 than he did on the left side in 2009 --- Struggles as a senior can be at least partially attributed to a relative unfamiliarity with the position, his not necessarily being 100% healthy as well as an inexperienced group of o-lineman around him --- Has all the tools, just needs to be more consistent and pay closer attention to the details --- Terrific all-around blocker who is equally effective in the pass and run games --- Actually compares quite favorably to New Orleans Saints All - Pro Jamaal Brown.

[swede]

That was fast, Ras!
U 2 Joe

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wow, first big surprise

okung has been the consensus #1 OT all year right up until a couple of hours ago

[Freak Out]

Did Goodell just call him "Silverback"?