The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[wist43]

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

[Sparkey]

Hayden the pick

[Rastak]

Top corner goes to Browns....Haden


Analysis
Read & React: Typically plays in press or off-man coverage, reading the receiver to gain an advantage on the route. Good straight-line for the deep route. Reacts quickly in zone coverage and when he's facing the quarterback in man coverage. Little wasted motion in closing once he sees the ball in the air.

Man Coverage: Very strong in man coverage. Quick, active hands to provide an initial pop to the receiver in press coverage. Quick feet and loose hips for the transition to run downfield. Good balance and body control to mirror the receiver. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode out of cuts. Good use of hands downfield to prevent separation. Shows a legitimate late burst to close after the ball has been released. Good timing and hand-eye coordination to slap the ball away as it arrives.

Zone Coverage: Smooth, low backpedal out of his stance. Maintains cushion with his backpedal, keeping his eyes alert to receivers in his zone. Changes direction smoothly with no wasted motion. Plays even faster than he has been timed, a credit to his recognition and efficient change-of-direction ability.

Closing/Recovery: Among his best traits. Plants and drives back to the ball very well. Accelerates late and has the body control to contort in space and slap the ball away without drawing a flag. Good straight-line speed to run with any receiver and has a late burst to close if beaten initially. Locates the ball in the air. Good vertical and times his leaps to compete for the jump ball.

Run Support: Reads run and is quick to close toward the line of scrimmage. Evades blocks due to his lateral agility and anticipation and is willing to take on bigger ballcarriers. Understands his role on the edge and approaches it with a workmanlike mentality.

Tackling: Takes good tackle angles, going low against bigger ballcarriers. Isn't an explosive hitter. Grab-and-drag tackler more often than scouts would like, rather than wrapping up securely, but rarely has his tackles broken. Can be dragged a bit by bigger ballcarriers, but gets his man to the ground.

Intangibles: Signed with Florida as a standout prep quarterback and all-around athlete. Originally was expected to play slot receiver, but elected to compete for the starting cornerback position rather than back up Percy Harvin. Team-first player who is a standout special teams player despite his All-American status. Played in 2009 on the punt return, kickoff and punt teams.

[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.

[Joemailman]

Joe Haden
Height: 5-10¾ | Weight: 193 | 40-Time: 4.52

Official Bio


Strengths:
Good size with long arms and a muscular physique --- Outstanding athleticism --- Plays fast with the pads on --- Explosive with a burst and closes in a hurry --- Transitions smoothly thanks to fluid hips and quick feet --- Able to match up and run downfield in man coverage --- Good hands and excellent ball skills --- Great agility and body control --- Good leaping ability --- Is strong, tough, physical and aggressive --- Gets a great jam at the line --- Willing tackler and can deliver a big hit --- Does a fantastic job in run support --- Competitive with a short memory --- A superb work ethic --- Team Leader --- A lot of high - quality experience.

Weaknesses:
Average timed speed --- Will gamble and take chances --- Must refine footwork, backpedal and overall technique --- Questionable instincts and awareness --- Does not read and react quickly --- Will miss tackles.

Notes:
A three-year starter for the Gators --- Earned 1st Team All-American honors in 2009 --- Was named 2nd Team All-SEC in 2008 and 1st Team in 2009 --- Brother, Josh, was a running back at Boston College before recently deciding to transfer --- Another brother, Jordan, will be a freshman safety for the Gators in 2010 --- Father, Joe Sr., is a former football player, track star and professional body builder who works as a personal trainer --- Played quarterback in high school and was recruited as an "athlete" --- Was the point guard for a two-time State Champion basketball team as a prep --- The first true freshman to start at cornerback on opening day in Florida history --- Still raw after only becoming a full-time corner a few years ago --- Is clearly the premier prospect at his position in this class --- Exceptional all-around player with the talent and intangibles to become a first-rate starter in the NFL

Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2007 12 63 12 1 10
2008 14 87 12 3 136
2009 14 68 10 4 20
Totals 40 218 34 8 166

[Joemailman]

The senile old man is on the clock.

[Rastak]

The senile old man is on the clock.

Willie Gault......

[Brando19]

Oh crap...who is it here....Tebow? Spiller? The Punter from Michigan? You never know with the Raiders.

[Rastak]

Oh crap...who is it here....Tebow? Spiller? The Punter from Michigan? You never know with the Raiders.

Renaldo Neamiah

[pack4to84]

Mcclain to Raiders shocked

[OS PA]

The senile old man is on the clock.

Time to throw a dart at your athlete board.

[Sparkey]

Looks like mcClain

[Tony Oday]

Bo Jackson

[Rastak]

McClain isn't a bad pick......

Analysis
Read & React: Excellent key-and-diagnose skills. Identifies the play quickly and has little to no wasted motion in getting to the action. Rarely fooled by misdirection. Recognizes screens quickly and attacks before linemen have a chance to set up blocks. Dedicated and he has to be kicked out of the film room.

Run defense: Prototypical size and strength for inside linebacker. Instinctive. Takes good angles to the ball. Good vision and balance to flow through the trash. Great strength in his hands to stack and shed blockers. Tall enough to locate the ballcarrier while being blocked and can forcefully toss the blocker to the side to make the play. Has good, not great speed lateral and straight-line speed to the sideline. Faster on the field than in workouts because of his instincts.

Pass defense: Gains good depth in his drops, but is stiff and struggles a bit changing direction to stay with receivers in man coverage. Alert in zone and shows good route recognition. Closes on the ball quickly. Long arms and quick hands to slap away the pass as it arrives. At least adequate ball skills (five career INTs).

Tackling: True thumper that can be an intimidating force in the middle. Classic hit-lift-drive tackler with the strength to knock the ballcarrier off his feet with the long arms to wrap around for the secure stop. Breaks down well in space to make the sure stop against smaller, quicker ballcarriers. Good hustle laterally, though he can give up too easily in pursuit downfield.

Pass Rush/Blitz: Great size and closing speed but he isn't there yet. Times his blitz well and gets skinny to get through the line of scrimmage. Doesn't show enough hand technique to disengage as a pass rusher. Relies on his bull rush to push the pocket and is strong enough for this to be effective. Savvy enough to get his hands up in the passing lanes when he can't get to the quarterback in time.

Intangibles: Described as a film junkie and defensive coordinator on the field. Is characterized as not only knowing his assignment on every defensive call, but also the job of every defensive teammate. Incredibly competitive. Never missed a game at Alabama. Voted a team captain in 2009 as a junior.

[wist43]

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