The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Does Buffalo take McCoy and pass on Clausen?

[imscott72]

Tampa trades for Oakland's pick..

[Lurker64]

I like TJ Ward a lot, I had him targeted by the Pack as a SS option (I had Chad Jones ahead of him). You really worry about the kid's health though.

[Rastak]

Bucs get Raiders pick? Looks like it.

Bucs on the clock......Mays?

[RashanGary]

TJ Ward looks like a pretty good player. Natural strong safety. I would have liked him here. Nate Allen was one of the guys I really wanted too.

[Joemailman]

I don't get this pick. Couldn't they have gotten him later?

[falco]

Wonder if Thompson has someone in mind that will be available, or is watching to see who falls?

[Sparkey]

This is for Kindle or maybe not

[imscott72]

good trade for the Raiders..They get a 5th and just move down 3 spots in the 2nd..

[OS PA]

Tampa trades for Oakland's pick..

WR - Benn or Tate. Gronkowski is still out there too, but they have Winslow Jr.

[superfan]

Ward - a "reach" with Clausen still on the board. Teams apparently really don't like Clausen.

I would like to see a study on the NFL success of guy's who slid in the draft and were perceived to be "steals" at the time the pick was made. Would be interested to see how those guys ended up. I can think of players who fall on both sides - steals and busts. Brohm and Moss are two examples.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Mr. Northern Lights

[imscott72]

I don't get this..did they really have to trade up 3 spots and cough up a 5th to get Benn?

[steve823]

I hope the Dolphins don't get Kindle..let him keep dropping

[Rastak]

Bucs take Benn:


Analysis
Release: Good quickness off the line; lines up in the slot and outside. Good upper-body strength to beat the jam. Presses corners playing off and able to accelerate or use his hands to run by them. Doesn't have the top-end speed to separate from NFL starting corners but makes room using his strength.

Hands: Excellent hands on the jump ball; owns superior body control and vertical ability. Willing to make catches in traffic when in the slot. Adjusts to poor throws; capable of tracking over either shoulder. Loses concentration on simpler passes, however, when getting himself out of position or trying to make a move too early.

Route running: Sharp cut and good head fake on slant pattern. Makes quick cuts on double-moves and can weave his way through defenders in zone to find the open space. Aware of the sideline, often getting two feet in when one is enough. Lazy on out routes, rounding off instead of using his foot quickness to head directly to sideline. Doesn't consistently work past the first down marker or back to a quarterback in trouble. Must accelerate to the ball in open space; doesn't run out every route.

After the catch: Very strong runner with excellent balance after the catch, spinning off tackles and using a stiff arm to keep would-be tacklers away. Has the vision to find openings in space. Owns good speed and hits holes hard when possible, but isn't a burner; can be caught from behind without a great angle. Tough runner and good vision as a kickoff returner, as well; adept at keeping his balance and his legs churning after initial contact.

Blocking: Has the build to effectively negate corners on the edge and flashes explosiveness as a blocker, but effort is inconsistent. Gets the correct angle to create space for his ballcarrier. Needs to attack defenders more often instead of waiting for them, and keep his legs moving once engaged to sustain the block.

Intangibles: Scouts will grill coaches about Benn's effort in practice, as it wasn't always evident on the field. He has worked hard in the weight room, however, and reportedly earned more of a leadership role in his junior season. Played through sprained right ankle after the season opener.

NFL Comparison: Anquan Boldin, Cardinals