flgreen Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mike T. hits the scouting trail March, 8, 2012 Mar 8 8:18 AM ET By Rich Cimini On Peyton Manning's first full day as a free agent, GM Mike Tannenbaum jumped on a plane and took off for ... South Carolina? No, Manning isn't conducting a clandestine workout in South Carolina. On Thursday morning, Tannenbaum headed there to attend Clemson's Pro Day, according to a source. This is interesting because Tannenbaum doesn't hit a ton of Pro Days during the pre-draft process; he relies on his scouting staff. The object of his curiosity is believed to be DE Andre Branch (6-4, 260), an athletic pass rusher rated 26th on Todd McShay's list of prospects. Mel Kiper rates Branch as the third-best DE, behind Quinton Coples (North Carolina) and Melvin Ingram (South Carolina). Branch is intriguing because some believe he has the athleticism to make the switch to a 3-4 OLB, which makes him appealing to the Jets. Branch recorded 11 sacks last season and a total of 19 in his career. Clemson also has two other prospects hoping to sneak into the first round: DT Brandon Thompson and TE Dwayne Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Some believe ...... yay yet another DE our crack staff cant turn into a LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Some believe ...... yay yet another DE our crack staff cant turn into a LB How do you know this? Is there a natural OLB in the draft? Most OLB are DE converts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 JonEJinx will be in here shortly to break down the eleven sure-fire Hall of Famers at Clemson's pro day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 JonEJinx will be in here shortly to break down the eleven sure-fire Hall of Famers at Clemson's pro day today. Just was watching Rex being interviewed in Death Valley. Andre Branch makes sense, but I honestly think they're looking at Dwayne Allen, TE and possibly Brandon Thompson NG Nice to see phenom Willy Korn back after such a horrible injury Not sure if Rennie Moore or Kourtnei Brown wouldn't be an option at OLB Enjoy http://espn.go.com/w...size/condensed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 44 pro scouts at the pro day...every single NFL team represented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 44 pro scouts at the pro day...every single NFL team represented Just saw a clip on NFLN. Friggin Rex Ryan is throwing Branch passes in a drop&comeback drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just saw a clip on NFLN. Friggin Rex Ryan is throwing Branch passes in a drop&comeback drill. Was watching the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just saw a clip on NFLN. Friggin Rex Ryan is throwing Branch passes in a drop&comeback drill. It's right around :42 http://prod.www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d82778ecb/Clemson-pro-day-report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 JonEJinx will be in here shortly to break down the eleven sure-fire Hall of Famers at Clemson's pro day today. make that 6 yrears of hell coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 make that 6 yrears of hell coming At least I'll be alive, whereas you're just about done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 At least I'll be alive, whereas you're just about done concur but at least i lived to see a SB win, you wont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 What purpose does Mike serve at a Pro Day? Are they doing a bookkeeping drill after the 3 cone this year? Go back to your office and get us a quarterback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 What purpose does Mike serve at a Pro Day? Networking. Though "illegal" I'd say a lot of trade-talk happens at these functions where representatives of all 32 teams are present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 pass rush, i cant remember when we had that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 What purpose does Mike serve at a Pro Day? Are they doing a bookkeeping drill after the 3 cone this year? Go back to your office and get us a quarterback LOL Word!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 pass rush, i cant remember when we had that A wha wha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 What purpose does Mike serve at a Pro Day? Are they doing a bookkeeping drill after the 3 cone this year? Go back to your office and get us a quarterback Dude. Somebody had to find out what Branch's pet peeves are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fire him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 One thing I read was that 4 of Branch's sacks came in one game and 7 of his 11 sacks last year came in 3 games, so I'm a little cautious about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Networking. Though "illegal" I'd say a lot of trade-talk happens at these functions where representatives of all 32 teams are present. +1 it's all misdirection as well. If teams think he's serious on Branch (and he isn't) that's possibly advantageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 What purpose does Mike serve at a Pro Day? Are they doing a bookkeeping drill after the 3 cone this year? Go back to your office and get us a quarterback He is the starting gun for all events. When he stops stuttering the first word, it means "go". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Tanny is scoping out waffle houses for the next revis Holdout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Tanny is scoping out waffle houses for the next revis Holdout LOL. Every time I pass the exit on 17 where the Roscoe Diner is, I picture that Ned Beatty post-rape-face-from-Deliverance that Tannenbaum had on after meeting Revis' agents. Truly one of the more poignant moments from Hard Knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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