Friday, April 23, 2010

Who Fell? Where May they go?

Who fell?
Jimmy Clausen- Clausen’s personality is polarizing, in part because he doesn’t realize his ego. While there is some concern about his frame and athleticism, I don’t believe that it is the main reason that teams have passed on him at this point. I think the major issue is Clausen’s coaching, Clausen seems to take tips as peer advice and his upside seems limited. While he accurately described his reads as a QB, he did throw his WR under the bus. This kind of behavior will make receivers nonchalant on routes for a QB that doesn’t respect them. I think his upside is limited by his coaching in some respects, but he can be more accurate and improve his intangibiles in a veteran locker room.
(Minnesota, Buffalo, Oakland)

Taylor Mays- Last year Mays was considered a top 10 pick, but he returned to school believing he had a chance at another national championship and the money would always be there. . . He was wrong. USC failed to live up to hype and he was exposed in coverage, looking overaggressive at times and lost at others. This dropped his stock as in workouts and bowls he failed to ease any concerns about instincts or coverage ability. Mays needs a scheme that will let him play in the box, or force him to be disciplined as a deep safety.
(SF, SEA, PHI)

Carlos Dunlap- Dunlap fell after a mediocre season and a suspension after a suspicion of a DUI. This cost him his bowl game. Dunlap is very athletic and can be a good power end in a 4-3. However, his tape and rap sheet are big question marks.
(SEA, NO, CIN)


Colt McCoy- Colt McCoy had an outside shot of being a late 1st round pick, but he lacks size and deep arm strength.  While considered a fall, it was not much of a shock that he was not snagged.
(Oak, BUF, Cle)

Sergio Kindle- Kindle was a major fall that was unexpected. Kindle was not as productive as his athleticism would allow him to be and some reports say he might have had an injury in physicals. I think it is largely due to his ability to only fit in a 3-4 at the next level. For whatever reason, he should be a steal.
(StL, Cle, KC, Mia)

Roger Saffold- Saffold is a good prospect from a small school and was a fringe first rounder. He should be taken early day 2.
(Oak, BUF, KC)

Charles Brown- He’s athletic OT but has only recently added weight to his frame, he would be an excellent fit for those utilizing a zone blocking system, as he is an ex-tight end.

Bruce Campbell- He’s an athletic Offensive tackle that would really excel in zone blocking, as he is faster than most TE’s and is chiseled. He doesn’t show much on tape and was labeled as a likely bust

Brian Price- Price was underwhelming in workouts, but is young. He has an inconsistent motor on tape. But when he is on, he is exceptional at his age.

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