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Anybody know what the Vikes gave up for this pick?
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"My problems with him are his vision and tendency to dance instead of pounding a hole." - Harvey Wallbangers -
God please be Everson Griffen. Team mates for OLB bookends. Griffen is the guy who replaced Matthews @ USCComment
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Gerhart
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Inside: Power back with a nice burst into an inside hole. Some vision and quick enough feet to pick through traffic and find a running lane. Effective in the I-formation and reads his fullback blocks well. Tries to fall forward on every run, often getting three or four extra yards once wrapped up by multiple defenders. Keeps both arms wrapped tight around the ball when in traffic, but put the ball on the ground too often as a senior (five fumbles) due to over-use. Not a big cutback-and-explode threat. Runs hard but won't blow up defenders in the hole like some elite power backs.
Outside: Has good straight-line speed for his size. Doesn't own a breakaway gear but is fast enough to get outside and make it hard for safeties to get the angle. Switches the ball to outside hand. Won't make a tackler miss with great elusiveness, but can cut outside or inside blocks on the edge to get into space. Shows potential running zone plays, with patience and a better cut upfield than expected.
Breaking tackles: Can spin off, bounce off or sidestep a defender near the line of scrimmage. Keeps his feet moving and runs with a good lean, allowing him to rack up yards after contact. Uses a solid stiff-arm to keep smaller defenders from cutting him down.
Blocking: Has the size and strength to succeed in pass protection. Lowers his pads to pick up blitzers up the middle and anchors well, but is inconsistent sustaining the block. Works hard to block defenders downfield or prevent defenders from chasing down his quarterback, cutting them if necessary.
Receiving: Good hands as a receiver, and can adjust to poor throws and snatch the ball with his hands. Not overly elusive after the catch, but will muscle through defensive back tackles on swing passes and pound through traffic on middle screens. Good feet to get in and out of routes and tightrope the sidelines.
Intangibles: Intelligent, hard-working athlete who takes a pounding but keeps on coming. Worked hard to rehab torn left PCL during redshirt 2007 season.
NFL Comparison: Brian Leonard, BengalsComment
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He was benched for Matthews the prior year. Not encouraging.Originally posted by SparkeyBud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.Comment
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Not sure if he'll make it past the PatriotsOriginally posted by SparkeyComment
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jason wordilis to the steelersDude, you can't censor me. I'm a bit of a badass.Comment
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Used to live in a townhouse formerly occupied by the guy...Originally posted by imscott72"My problems with him are his vision and tendency to dance instead of pounding a hole." - Harvey WallbangersComment
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white ron dayne
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Originally posted by pbmax
Didn't he get injured ??TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWERComment
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Isn't he off the board?Originally posted by Sparkeywww.ccso228@twitter.comComment
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….. And finally, the very same scout who told us two years ago that halfback Ray Rice would be the steal of the 2008 draft now tells us that defensive end/outside linebacker Everson Griffen will be the steal of the 2010 draft. The athletic Southern Cal star is expected to be chosen either late in the first round or early in the second.Originally posted by Sparkey
Vikes gave up their 3rd for Toby Gerhardt"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time" Max McGeeComment
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His feet look really slow. Cement shoes Herron anyone?Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Vikes paid a high price caughing up a 3rd....Comment
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Fuck, I wanted Worilds...</delurk>Comment
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Worilds gone, but Griffen is still thereOriginally posted by imscott72Comment
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