Today's chatter from Twitter (movethesticks)/Rotoworld
| Idaho OG most likely pro bowler if you took a poll of scouts at Sr Bowl. Rare size, strength and quickness. Sticks out like a sore thumb |
Obviously referring to Iupati
| Dan Williams will end up going in top 20. Too big, strong and active. Cody likely out of 1st rd. Might be a 1 down player, no stamina |
One of the first early risers before the Combine?
| Lots of teams have questions about Taylor Mays ability to play in the deep half. He's late off the hash too much. No anticipation. |
SI.com's Tony Pauline reports that USC S Taylor Mays has appeared stiff in the hips on the Senior Bowl practice field and may force teams to begin projecting him as an outside linebacker.
Pauline isn't the only one saying it. NFL Network's Mike Mayock noted that Mays has struggled in man-coverage work, and he was easily beaten off the line of scrimmage by Florida WR Riley Cooper in one drill we saw. At 6'3/231, Mays looks more like a "Will" linebacker than a safety. His stock is slipping. |
Daily Taylor Mays Update ;)
| Javier Arenas is a feisty, competetive nickel type but deep speed is a ? |
Was very intrigued with Arenas in the 2nd Round, liked what I saw in College, but pro scouts are questioning his speed which im surprised as he seemed to have "game quickness"
| McCluster is dynamic. None of the South CBs could get a hand on him off the line. Like him better as a slot WR than a RB. |
Ole Miss RB/WR Dexter McCluster is reportedly drawing comparisons to the Jets' Leon Washington from NFL personnel at the Senior Bowl.
The connection is obvious because of McCluster's versatility. He caught 130 career passes for the run-first Rebels and graduated second in school history in all-purpose yards, behind only Deuce McAllister. McCluster was used sparingly on returns, but certainly has the skill set to be an impact NFL player there. He may be the hottest prospect at this week's Senior Bowl. |
Really think this kid is gonna be a playmaker in the next level.
| Tebow threw it okay when he had a lot of room. However, when bodies close in, he can't get the ball out. Motion is WAY too long. |
Wonder if the rumors of Jax/NE liking him so much are really true?
| By the way, they must have a heck of a workout program at Oxford because Myron Rolle was the most impressive physique BY FAR |
Funny stuff but some smart team in the mid rounds is gonna roll the dice on this kid and eventually it will pay off tremendously IMO.
Alabama NT Terrence Cody said Tuesday that he plans to shed 30 pounds and get to 340 before his rookie season in the NFL.
If he's serious about shedding fat, Cody's weigh-in at next month's Combine will be telling. He could really damage his stock by reporting heavier. Cody's 370-pound Senior Bowl measurement was 21 more than his weigh-in prior to Alabama's 2009 season and 15 greater than he weighed 16 days ago. |
Daily Terrence Cody weight status
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum had high praise for Boise State CB Kyle Wilson in an interview at the Senior Bowl Tuesday.
Wilson was a standout punt returner while doubling as a four-year starter for the Broncos. He also returned two of his senior-year interceptions for touchdowns. The more jobs you can do (the better)," Tannenbaum said. "I think he certainly will play for a long time, and he has good ball skills." |
Feel free to add/update to this as the day rolls along.
We've gotta take Iupati, put him at LG, and forget the position until we're looking for Eli's replacement.
With either Kareem or Beatty on the bench and Seubert as a depth player.
That line would be dirty and would bring our run game back to the forefront.
The latter seems to be an important attribute to the Giants.
You draft those kinds of people and fit the scheme to them.
I'm sure the combine will be very telling for a player like Iupati.
OT/OG John Jerry has also been impressive so far, and he does seem a bit more seasoned.
He's going to threaten Chris Johnson's Combine record in the 40 yard dash, I'm eager to see how fast he times since he reportedly ran in the mid 4.1's in 2005 (not an electronic time).
Between this game and the combine, they are going to serve people in doubting what they saw of these players on the field which will lead to the inevitable "surprise" picks on draft days which aren't a surprise at all really.
He's sure to rise up the boards with his workouts so he's doing a nice job of generating some momentum for himself.
A guard taken before our 15th pick? Could happen.
also too bad for him that he was on the same team as spiller or he would have been the primary return guy
I'd be a bit wary of taking a G at 15, as we already have 1 pro bowl G. If he can play tackle, it's fairly possible he goes before 15 anyway. Thats less likely if he projects as a true G.
W A/p what do you think?
Speaking of Mays, it seems people are finally coming around to my long-held position that he’s not anywhere close to an elite prospect. He looked incredibly stiff and almost comes to a dead stop coming out of his backpedal and cannot change direction once he’s beyond his second step without looping wide. A couple of sage voices in the crowd wondered aloud why he isn’t playing linebacker--one of whom has assembled a Super Bowl-winning team.
Seattle was talking with John Jerry and Mike Johnson, both interior offensive linemen.
Cleveland swarmed South Florida safety Nate Allen, who had a nice practice.
Jacksonville, Oakland, and Baltimore all talked to Alabama CB Javier Arenas.
Buffalo and Denver quickly isolated Alabama TE Colin Peek.
The Jets--who canned some coaches yesterday--met with Dekoda Watson, Myron Rolle, and Patrick Robinson, all from Florida State. A couple of their staffers spent a good portion of practice talking to Bobby Bowden, who is much shorter in person than I anticipated.
Tennessee talked to Georgia DT Geno Atkins and South Florida DE George Selvie, though the latter seemed like a case of old friends catching up.
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Against Florida and Texas, I think he altered those games alone by making both teams 1 dimensional.
And I gotta tell you, every player seems gassed after a couple of plays, but I think it's an awful assumption to think Cody took himself out of these games, mind you after 1 play, and assume it was because he was gassed.
He wasn't gassed enough to give a full effort by blocking a field goal against Tennesse to win the game, that's for sure.
Hopefully for Mays he ends up like Thomas Davis and not USC alum Darnell Bing who I thought had a lot of potential!
Kiwi is easily my favorite defensive player on the Giant. When the season was practically over I stopped watching the whole screen and just watched the difference between Kiwi and Osi at the RE position... it was like watching Varsity one snap with Kiwi then JV the next snap with Osi
You really need to calm down.
"I've heard a lot of good things about him, and it's holding true," said Linehan, who is coaching Iupati's North squad. "You really notice him. He can do the double teams. He's powerful. You see him pull." The Lions have a gaping hole at left guard, though they'd likely need an additional first-round pick to get Iupati. He'll be gone by Detroit's second-round pick (No. 34).
Dexter McCluster/RB/Mississippi: McCluster has a slight build at 5-foot-8 and 165-pounds, yet plays big. He was one of the best players on the field Tuesday. He displayed a darting style on the inside and ran hard between the tackles. McCluster is also fast and consistently beat defenders around the corner or made big receptions downfield as a pass catcher. He's being compared favorably to Leon Washington, the former Pro Bowl player from the Jets.
Taylor Price/WR/Ohio: Price has put together two outstanding days of practice. He's a speedster (sub-4.4 in the 40) and plays to that time. Price quickly released off the line, ran good routes and constantly got separation from opponents. He's also caught everything thrown his way. Several teams have Price rated as a top-60 pick in April's draft.
Mardy Gilyard/WR/Cincinnati: Gilyard is another receiver that has made his mark in Mobile. He also runs good routes and consistently finds a way to get free from defenders. Gilyard is both quick and fast and has made a number of solid receptions both days.
Shawn Lauvao/G/Arizona State: Lauvao has been playing his more natural position, offensive guard, after spending his senior season at left tackle for the Sun Devils. He's looked outstanding and has been applauded by coaches on a number of occasions. He rather easily handled the highly rated Jared Odrick of Penn State in drills, then later showed his athleticism in scrimmage by annihilating several linebackers when asked to block on the move.
Alex Carrington/DE/Arkansas State: Carrington entered the game branded as a quick athlete who lacked the strength to beat larger blockers. Thus far, he's quelled that criticism. Carrington has displayed a complete game over the first two days and has run over blockers besides beating them off the corner. Carrington beat the highly rated Mike Iupati in drills and was loudly commended by coaches on the field.
Tyson Aluala/DT/California: Aluala worked hard, played with good technique and showed a lot of power. He easily held the point or defeated blocks all day. Aluala has impressed scouts who feel he has the potential to line up at defensive tackle or as a 2-gap end.
Joique Bell/RB/Wayne State: The small-school prospect has turned heads since stepping on the field. He broke several long runs on Tuesday, displaying outstanding vision and a burst. Bell ran hard on the inside and has competed well all week.
Kyle Wilson/CB/Boise State: Wilson was feisty from the start of the day, battling receivers and breaking up several throws. He's very quick and plays the cornerback position with a degree of suddenness. Wilson has definitely established himself as one of the better cornerbacks from the senior class.
Colin Peek/TE/Alabama: Peek is not the best athlete on the field nor the strongest, yet all he's done this week is make plays. He's done a terrific job as a blocker, taking on then handling larger opponents. Peek also made a number of big receptions, beating defenders into the secondary then coming away with the ball. Peek has improved his draft stock at least a round this week.
J.D. Walton/C/Baylor: Walton really stepped up his play on Tuesday after a slow start on Monday. He blocked with great fundamentals and controlled opponents at the line of scrimmage besides displaying the ability to effectively block on the move. The top spot at center from the senior class is up for grabs, and Walton is stating his case.
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Taylor Mays/S/USC: Mays checked in at a chiseled 231 pounds, but may be a little too big for the safety position. He looked stiff and mechanical with his defensive back fundamentals and really showed limited skills in pass coverage drills. Teams may start projecting Mays to outside linebacker based on his inability to make plays in centerfield.
Darryl Sharpton/LB/Miami (Fla.): Sharpton struggled all day and showed few skills in coverage, besides getting blocked from the action on a continuous basis. He was consistently beaten in drills and chased the action rather and made few plays.
Dekoda Watson/LB/Florida State: Watson also struggled throughout the day. He gave up a lot of receptions in coverage drills and was very slow to react to plays all day. Watson turned in a disappointing senior campaign and has continued that trend in the post season.
Sean Canfield/QB/Oregon State: Canfield threw the ball with poor passing fundamentals and showed marginal arm strength. He sprayed passes throughout the day and really struggled to accurately hit receivers in stride. Canfield was a late riser after a terrific senior campaign, yet has done nothing to establish himself as a draft pick the past two days.
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"Mays might be able to pull it off, but its tough to spend a first on a project. Not at 15."
Amen!
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LMAO at 'looking more and more like a project'. Anyone who ever gave consideration to Graham not being a project is beyond clueless.
Just not sure where hes grading out right now.
I like both Sean Weatherspoon and Daryl Washington, it doesn't surprise me that both are standing out at the Senior Bowl.
Troy has outstanding lateral quickness and explosion. That's why he gets to the ball so fast. Nobody can put a pad on him and he can slip blocks and beat people to a point. Mays can't do that.
Is that it?
Like the South Carolina skill position players and the Teford QB thing with Rodgers?
I don't like Brown b/c I think he sucks. Got nothing to do with his school. Seeing the reports of him being one of the better QBs for the South suggests to me that the South simply does not have good QB's again this year.
Why can't you figure that out?
But he doesn't have a long resume of starting and he'll need to be coached up for the next level.
I'd love to see him in blue, but understand it would be a late pick or UDFA..
Pot. Kettle. Black.