The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[Rastak]

Surprised they passed on Tate.....surprised there isn't many trade either.....

[steve823]

I wonder if Kindle falls past the Dolphins...

[imscott72]

You need 4 solid corners and at least 1 developing

Not many teams have 4 solid corners.

Jets do..

[green_bowl_packer]

Great pick by the Vikes.

Cook has his issues, namely in run-support. This is one of those boom or bust type picks.


edit: I wish I had NFLN. ESPN blows the goat

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nfl.com has it online.

thanks, I had no idea.

Everybody needs some Mayock!!!

[OS PA]

Here is Taylor Mays.

[Freak Out]

Eagle take one of the QBs with this to replace DM?

[Rastak]

He should be gone shortly......(Kindle)

[Rastak]

Nate Allen is what NFLN just said......

[Rastak]

Eagles take: Nate Allen


Analysis
Read & React: Comes downhill to attack tight ends between the linebackers. Reacts quickly when a corner is in trouble and has the speed to catch free receivers from the opposite hash. A step slow to pick up misdirection and bootlegs but recovers nicely; still typically makes the play a few yards downfield.

Man Coverage: Good straight-line speed and fair change of direction abilities, but struggles to stay with receivers downfield when lining up in the slot, as you would expect from a safety. Slow, high, choppy backpedal. Should match up well against NFL tight ends in the flat.

Zone Coverage: Good range to get from the hash to the sideline on deep throws. Good height and vertical to win jump balls. Solid last line of defense, bringing his hips to stop receivers in their tracks. Will pound a receiver over the middle. Will take incorrect angles to the sideline at times, relying on his speed too often. Makes quarterbacks pay for underthrown balls, stepping in to make the interception more often than not.

Closing/Recovery: Will get to the ball when it's in the air, knocking the receiver or the ball to the ground. Doesn't always take correct angles when the play is in front of him, but has the speed to recover - preventing a big play from becoming huge.

Run Support: When allowed to attack the line, Allen is an explosive, reliable in-the-box tackler. Good last line of defense to prevent breakaway runs. Will add himself to the pile and push back the runner to prevent the extra yard. Not physical enough to get off tight end blocks on the edge. Gets sucked in too far on runs, failing to keep the runner from getting the sideline.

Tackling: Generally a secure tackler in the secondary. Gives good effort, and many times is the second man in on a tackle. Gets frozen and loses battles against elusive running backs in the open field. Played a lot of deep Cover-2, and played behind an active front seven - leading to fewer opportunities for tackles in 2008. Aggressiveness and secure tackling; will be a solid special teams player at the next level.

Intangibles: Very good student. Sets the defense on the field. Loves the game; works hard on and off the field to improve.

NFL Comparison: Brodney Pool, Browns

[imscott72]

There goes another safety..

[steve823]

You need 4 solid corners and at least 1 developing

Not many teams have 4 solid corners.

Jets do..

No they don't. They have Revis, Cromartie (jury still out on him), and now Wilson... after that it drops

[Rastak]

There goes another safety..

Mays might be there at 56.....

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Damn, I really liked Nate Allen. The Packers really need a pass rusher for #2 though. Does Ted pick for need at 2? Or BPA?

[OS PA]

Nate Allen is what NFLN just said......

NFLN seems to be faster than ESPN today.

[Rastak]

Browns up.......McCoy or Clausen? It has to be, right?