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Defenderdawg : 4/21/2017 7:48 am

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"The first three tackles could start (as rookies) potentially but they’re going to take time,” said an NFC executive. “The Alabama guy might be a better right tackle. Bolles is a nutty dude. Ramczyk is quiet and (played at) Stevens Point two years ago. "You don’t feel great about any of these guys.”

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/20/mcginn-nfl-draft-ol-ramczyk-tops-uncertain-crop/100659750/

McGinn Mil JS: Ranking the NFL draft prospects: Offensive linemen

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"1. CAM ROBINSON, Alabama (6-6, 321, 5.15, 1): Probably played his best game Oct. 22 against Texas A&  M’s Myles Garrett. “At least you know what you’re getting,” said one scout. “Guy’s been a three-year starter (at LT) in the SEC. You can certainly see the potential. He has poor upper-body strength. He missed the entire spring before last season with shoulder surgery and it really affected his ability to play. I think he started overcompensating and got into some poor habits from a technical standpoint.” Third-year junior with 35 ½-inch arms and 10 ½-inch hands. “He hasn’t got better since his freshman year,” said a second scout. “He’s a right tackle to me. I don’t trust him to protect (his team’s quarterback).” Arrested in May 2016 on drug possession and gun charges. Although the DA didn’t prosecute, Alabama imposed various requirements in order to stay on the team. Scored 16 on the 50-question Wonderlic intelligence test. Shoulder issues concern teams. “Very, very erratic,” said a third scout. “Lot of penalties. Up and down play.” From Monroe, La.

2. GARETT BOLLES, Utah (6-5, 299, 4.98, 1):Will turn 25 next month after a troubled past in which he was kicked out of five schools and arrested for vandalizing a rival school’s field. “You name it, I’ve done it,” Bolles told kutv.com, adding that he was headed “down the wrong path to prison.” A married couple became his guardians, and his life began to turn around. Played two seasons in junior college and one for the Utes before declaring a year early. “Tough past,” said one scout. “One-year player. Very athletic. You like the up side. Concerned about the package.” Added another scout: “Tell me how many guys have been first round that are 25 or older? I’ll say this. Teams that have spent time with him, he gets football. Loves it. He’ll give you every ounce of soul, that kid.” Scored 9 on the Wonderlic, leading to questions whether he can retain an NFL system and make rapid pre-snap adjustments. “He saw the light,” said a third scout. “He’s got great feet and range. He’s aggressive and tenacious.” From Lehi, Utah. Married, couple has a son. “Really athletic and tough … he’s the most talented of all of them (tackles),” a fourth scout said. “He’s got to get stronger. That’s his weak point. Plays hard. You wish he was 21 or 22.”

3. RYAN RAMCZYK, Wisconsin (6-5 ½, 309, no 40, 1): Fourth-year junior was starting LT for UW-Stevens Point in 2013-14 and for Badgers in ’16. Worked on the scout team as a redshirt transfer in ’15. “Very talented,” said one scout. “He’s smart, competitive and a good athlete. He’s a run blocker. He’s good with his angles. He’s aggressive.” Enrolled at Winona State out of Stevens Point Area Senior High School but stayed less than a week. Spent time at two technical colleges pursuing a degree in welding before returning to his hometown and playing for the Division III Pointers. “The guy goes from a technical school in 2012 to a first-round pick,” said another scout. “I don’t have one negative thing about him except his hip surgery. Excellent pass blocker. Quick set, slides, mirrors, range, anchor. Really good.” Arms were 33 ¾, large hands (10 7/8). “He’s not very powerful and he’s really not a wow athlete,” said a third scout. “For a left tackle you expect a little better movement. Supposedly he hurt his hip early in the year so you don’t even know what you’re looking at. Is this guy better than this, or is it because he’s hurt? Whatever. This guy might be a guard when it’s all said and done but there’s just no tackles.” Wonderlic of 20. “He’s not a dancing bear,” said a fourth scout. “He’s got good balance but the range isn’t there. Paul Gruber was more of a technician and a better athlete, better player. In a lot of drafts this guy would be a second-rounder.”

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/20/ranking-nfl-draft-prospects-offensive-linemen/100659818/

Volin Boston Globe: Offensive linemen were once the safest picks in the NFL draft but are becoming increasingly difficult to project
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/20/offensive-line-difficult-position-project-nfl-draft/StFspNDaHsyBoYHiMo1jcJ/story.html

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Ledbetter AJC: Top 10 defensive linemen in the 2017 NFL draft
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/04/21/top-10-defensive-linemen-in-the-2017-nfl-draft/

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Paylor KC Star: Whirlwind five-year stretch has former Park Hill star Ondre Pipkins on NFL’s doorstep
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article145643704.html

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Benoit MMQB: Don’t Bring Any Disrespect at Jamal Adams
Even if you’re just trying to block him, the former LSU safety is going to take it the wrong way. We learned that by watching game film with the likely top-five pick who grew up in football’s fast lane
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-jamal-adams-lsu-safety

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Duerson SI.com: Fact: If not for one Josh McNown pass, Eli's a Cardinal, Big Ben's prob a Giant. We explain in our WHAT IF issue
https://www.si.com/specials/greatest-sports-what-ifs/nfl/2017/eli-manning-san-diego-chargers-new-york-giants-josh-mccown

Kahler SI.com: WHAT IF ... GEORGE HALAS—AND THE NFL—HAD SUNK IN LAKE MICHIGAN?
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Dodd CBS Sports.com: Legend who defined football strength and conditioning being betrayed by his health
http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/legend-who-defined-football-strength-and-conditioning-being-betrayed-by-his-health/

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Bolles Â

jeff57 : 4/21/2017 7:59 am : link

Scored 9 on the Wonderlic

RE: Bolles Â

Percy : 4/21/2017 8:20 am : link

In comment 13436864 jeff57 said:

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Scored 9 on the Wonderlic

!!!

But, can Bolles Â

Big Blue '56 : 4/21/2017 8:36 am : link

protect Eli?

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Carson53 : 4/21/2017 9:52 am : link

In comment 13436864 jeff57 said:

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Scored 9 on the Wonderlic

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The guy that did the scouting report above called him
"a nutty dude"...never heard that, LOL.

RE: Bolles Â

AcidTest : 4/21/2017 10:23 am : link

In comment 13436864 jeff57 said:

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Scored 9 on the Wonderlic

Don't want an OT who scored a 9 on the Wonderlic. At least Robinson got a 16.

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old man : 4/21/2017 3:49 pm : link

4 or 6 just for writing your name?