flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Los Angeles Rams are clearly in the quarterback market and sources say their favorite signal-caller right now is Carson Wentz. Perhaps as the process gets further along, Cal's Jared Goff will rise in the eyes of the Rams, but it looks very likely that the Rams would have to trade up to land either Goff or Wentz as they won't get out of the top 10 and to LA's pick at 15. Sources with the Redskins say the team really liked Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper last year. They said it would have been a really hard decision between Cooper and Brandon Scherff because they loved both of them. Oakland made Washington's decision for them when they took Cooper, and that wasn't a surprise as the Redskins expected Cooper to be off the board. I thought it would be interesting to ask some opposing coaches their view on some of the recent draft picks and how they're looking in terms of development. A few AFC coaches said that Houston Texans edge defender Jadeveon Clowney is downright scary. They feel that if Clowney can stay healthy, he is going to be a nightmare and one of the best defenders in the league. They said the tapes he put together late in the season against the Patriots and Bills were incredible. Sources said that Clowney could be better than the Raiders' Khalil Mack, which is pretty incredible because those same sources said they believe that Mack will be a Hall of Famer. They said Mack is out of this world. Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon is in a similar status to Clowney. Opposing teams think Yeldon could be a tremendous NFL running back and has the skill set to be a top-10 runner in the league, but staying healthy is the big challenge for Yeldon, who was dinged up as a rookie and throughout his time at Alabama. Of the young quarterbacks, a few AFC coaches said that Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota are going to be super signal-callers. They feel that each one has the potential to be on a similar level to Aaron Rodgers. Conversely, one general manager that it is insanely stupid that Teddy Bridgewater was in the Pro Bowl. They felt he didn't play anything close to a Pro Bowl level; same with Tyrod Taylor. Read more at http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2016rumors5.php#RtSMAdV4RWS1cRXF.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 In speaking to coaches that attended the Senior Bowl, the only quarterback who truly impressed them was North Dakota State's Carson Wentz. The other quarterbacks were all viewed as being backup quality. Teams really liked Dak Prescott in the team interviews and feel he has excellent football character. He could go in the top half of Day 3. Alabama quarterback Jacob Coker is viewed more as a late-rounder. They feel he has a long wind-up and is a statue in the pocket. One coach said that Coker is a poor man's Mike Glennon. Read more at http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2016rumors5.php#RtSMAdV4RWS1cRXF.99 This should be interesting to Villian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Playoffs NFL Draft: Mike Maccagnan likes selecting seniors in first round 226SHARES SHARE TWEET EMAIL By: Gary Phillips | 5 hours ago With the Senior Bowl rapidly approaching on Jan. 30, some of college football’s best seniors are getting ready to showcase their skills. Like every other NFL team, the New York Jets will be scouting these players to see if they have what it takes to make it on the gridiron beyond the college level. However, current Gang Green general manager Mike Maccagnan has an unusual history when it comes to drafting seniors in the first round. Participating in his first Jets draft last year, Maccagnan selected DE Leonard Williams with No. 6 pick following his junior year at USC. Before that though Maccagnan was a member of the Houston Texans scouting department. He served as the coordinator of college scouting the last five times Houston drafted a senior out of college in the first round. The most recent pick, Brian Cushing, was in 2009. Brian Cushing, Linebacker2009, First Round, 15th overall With Maccagnan a part of the scouting department, the Texans took Cushing with the No. 15 pick after an All-American career at USC. Cushing went on to win the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, leading the AFC in tackles on his way to a Pro Bowl selection. In 2010 Cushing was suspended four games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug, hCG. He denied ever using any PEDs but had his All-Pro status from his rookie season revoked. Cushing has not made the Pro Bowl since his rookie year, but was named the Texans MVP in 20011. The linebacker is under contract with Houston through 2019. Duane Brown, Offensive Tackle2008, First Round, 26th overall The Texans used the No. 26 pick in the 2008 draft to take offensive tackle Duane Brown out of Virginia Tech. Still a member of the Texans, Brown has been to four Pro Bowls in his career and was a First-Team All-Pro in 2012 and a Second-Team All-Pro in 2011. He has started every one of the 120 games he has played in his career. Amobi Okoye, Defensive Tackle 2007, First Round, 10th Overall Chances are Amobi Okoye is not a pick Maccagnan is bragging about. The Texans scouting department decided the defensive tackle, currently a free agent, was worth the No. 10 pick in the 2010 draft. Having been born in Nigeria, Okoye tested into the 9th grade (a freshman in high school) at just 12 years old after moving to Alabama. He enrolled at Louisville at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player in the NCAA. He was a senior at 19, thus becoming the youngest player to ever be drafted into the NFL. Okoye would go on to play four seasons in Houston before spending two seasons with Chicago and one with Dallas. Okoye has not played in the NFL since 2014. Travis Johnson, Defensive End2005, First Round, 16th overall Travis Johnson spent just four years with the Texans and six in the NFL after Houston used the No. 16 pick on the product out of Florida State in 2005. Having not played in the NFL since 2010, the defensive end has 136 tackles, three sacks and one interception on his NFL resume. Dunta Robinson, Cornerback2004, First Round, 10th Overall The Texans picked wisely in 2004, using their No. 10 pick on South Carolina corner back Dunta Robinson. The DB spent six years in Houston before spending three years with the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson then spent the 2013 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring. The Pro Football Writers’ Association Rookie of the Year back in 2009, Robinson recorded 590 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 17 interceptions during his 10-year NFL career. *** Gary Phillips is a contributing writer for Jets Wire He can be reached on Twitter (@GaryHPhillips), or via email (gary.phillips@student.shu.edu). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFL Draft: Mike Maccagnan likes selecting seniors in first round 226SHARES SHARE TWEET EMAIL By: Gary Phillips | 5 hours ago With the Senior Bowl rapidly approaching on Jan. 30, some of college football’s best seniors are getting ready to showcase their skills. Like every other NFL team, the New York Jets will be scouting these players to see if they have what it takes to make it on the gridiron beyond the college level. However, current Gang Green general manager Mike Maccagnan has an unusual history when it comes to drafting seniors in the first round. Participating in his first Jets draft last year, Maccagnan selected DE Leonard Williams with No. 6 pick following his junior year at USC. Before that though Maccagnan was a member of the Houston Texans scouting department. He served as the coordinator of college scouting the last five times Houston drafted a senior out of college in the first round. The most recent pick, Brian Cushing, was in 2009. Brian Cushing, Linebacker2009, First Round, 15th overall With Maccagnan a part of the scouting department, the Texans took Cushing with the No. 15 pick after an All-American career at USC. Cushing went on to win the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, leading the AFC in tackles on his way to a Pro Bowl selection. In 2010 Cushing was suspended four games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug, hCG. He denied ever using any PEDs but had his All-Pro status from his rookie season revoked. Cushing has not made the Pro Bowl since his rookie year, but was named the Texans MVP in 20011. The linebacker is under contract with Houston through 2019. Duane Brown, Offensive Tackle2008, First Round, 26th overall The Texans used the No. 26 pick in the 2008 draft to take offensive tackle Duane Brown out of Virginia Tech. Still a member of the Texans, Brown has been to four Pro Bowls in his career and was a First-Team All-Pro in 2012 and a Second-Team All-Pro in 2011. He has started every one of the 120 games he has played in his career. Amobi Okoye, Defensive Tackle 2007, First Round, 10th Overall Chances are Amobi Okoye is not a pick Maccagnan is bragging about. The Texans scouting department decided the defensive tackle, currently a free agent, was worth the No. 10 pick in the 2010 draft. Having been born in Nigeria, Okoye tested into the 9th grade (a freshman in high school) at just 12 years old after moving to Alabama. He enrolled at Louisville at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player in the NCAA. He was a senior at 19, thus becoming the youngest player to ever be drafted into the NFL. Okoye would go on to play four seasons in Houston before spending two seasons with Chicago and one with Dallas. Okoye has not played in the NFL since 2014. Travis Johnson, Defensive End2005, First Round, 16th overall Travis Johnson spent just four years with the Texans and six in the NFL after Houston used the No. 16 pick on the product out of Florida State in 2005. Having not played in the NFL since 2010, the defensive end has 136 tackles, three sacks and one interception on his NFL resume. Dunta Robinson, Cornerback2004, First Round, 10th Overall The Texans picked wisely in 2004, using their No. 10 pick on South Carolina corner back Dunta Robinson. The DB spent six years in Houston before spending three years with the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson then spent the 2013 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring. The Pro Football Writers’ Association Rookie of the Year back in 2009, Robinson recorded 590 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 17 interceptions during his 10-year NFL career. *** Gary Phillips is a contributing writer for Jets Wire He can be reached on Twitter (@GaryHPhillips), or via email (gary.phillips@student.shu.edu).
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 BY MANISH MEHTA Five players for Jets to watch at Senior Bowl NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Updated: Thursday, January 28, 2016, 6:22 PM A A A facebook 6 Tweet email SHARE THIS URL BRYNN ANDERSON/APThe Jets should pay attention to North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz. MOBILE, Ala – The NFL’s exhaustive pre-draft evaluation process is underway with decision makers everywhere dissecting every aspect of every prospect. The Senior Bowl on Saturday will be the latest chance for them to formulize their plan. The Jets have plenty of needs and six picks. We might be three months away from the draft, but here are players to keep an eye on for each team on Saturday afternoon in Mobile. North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz Nobody has been more dissected during the week than the former FCS signal caller. There are mixed opinions about Wentz’s ability at the next level, but his measurables — 6-5, 233 pounds with 10-inch hands — are enticing. The Jets have plenty of areas of need, but it would be foolish to overlook quarterback — even in the first round — if the brain trust has a strong conviction about one. Wentz, who only has 23 career starts in college, will be picked apart for the next three months. Indiana OT Jason SpriggsMike Maccagnan has to come away with at least foundation piece for the offensive line. D’Brickashaw Ferguson is in the twilight and Breno Giacomini might be better served sliding to guard. There’s no need reason to select an offensive lineman with the No. 20 pick. There are enough OL options to snatch up later in the draft. The Jets will have to invest a premium pick (first three rounds) if they want Spriggs. It might be worth it. Utah State OLB Kyler FackrellThe Jets won’t shy away from a defensive end making the transition to stand-up outside linebacker, but Fackrell is ready-made for Todd Bowles’ 3-4 scheme. The learning curve won’t be nearly as drastic for a guy accustomed to playing in a two-point stance. The Jets need to bring more consistent heat from the edge. Louisiana Tech RB Kenneth DixonThere might be a backfield makeover this offseason. Although Chris Ivory made his first Pro Bowl, don’t be surprised if the Jets let him walk, while re-signing Bilal Powell. The 5-10, 212 Dixon, who finished with 87 total touchdowns, is intriguing. Georgia OLB Jordan JenkinsThe 6-2, 257-pound Jenkins would be nice piece to Bowles’ 3-4 puzzle. His experience as a rush linebacker in his college scheme makes him a sound choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYNN ANDERSON/APThe Jets should pay attention to North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz. MOBILE, Ala – The NFL’s exhaustive pre-draft evaluation process is underway with decision makers everywhere dissecting every aspect of every prospect. The Senior Bowl on Saturday will be the latest chance for them to formulize their plan. The Jets have plenty of needs and six picks. We might be three months away from the draft, but here are players to keep an eye on for each team on Saturday afternoon in Mobile. North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz Nobody has been more dissected during the week than the former FCS signal caller. There are mixed opinions about Wentz’s ability at the next level, but his measurables — 6-5, 233 pounds with 10-inch hands — are enticing. The Jets have plenty of areas of need, but it would be foolish to overlook quarterback — even in the first round — if the brain trust has a strong conviction about one. Wentz, who only has 23 career starts in college, will be picked apart for the next three months. Indiana OT Jason SpriggsMike Maccagnan has to come away with at least foundation piece for the offensive line. D’Brickashaw Ferguson is in the twilight and Breno Giacomini might be better served sliding to guard. There’s no need reason to select an offensive lineman with the No. 20 pick. There are enough OL options to snatch up later in the draft. The Jets will have to invest a premium pick (first three rounds) if they want Spriggs. It might be worth it. Utah State OLB Kyler FackrellThe Jets won’t shy away from a defensive end making the transition to stand-up outside linebacker, but Fackrell is ready-made for Todd Bowles’ 3-4 scheme. The learning curve won’t be nearly as drastic for a guy accustomed to playing in a two-point stance. The Jets need to bring more consistent heat from the edge. Louisiana Tech RB Kenneth DixonThere might be a backfield makeover this offseason. Although Chris Ivory made his first Pro Bowl, don’t be surprised if the Jets let him walk, while re-signing Bilal Powell. The 5-10, 212 Dixon, who finished with 87 total touchdowns, is intriguing. Georgia OLB Jordan JenkinsThe 6-2, 257-pound Jenkins would be nice piece to Bowles’ 3-4 puzzle. His experience as a rush linebacker in his college scheme makes him a sound choice.
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Bleacher Report SXM @br_radio 2h2 hours ago .@FBallGameplan says Cardale Jones is the most pro ready QB coming out of a pro system in college. He wouldn't take a QB high in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 NFL Draft Insider @NFLDraftInsider 3h3 hours ago #PennState DE Carl Nassib has had looked great as well at Senior Bowl. Long Arms, good speed. Bang Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland has interviewed with the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints. He will interview with the New York Jets on Thursday night. Read more at http://www.walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2016meetings4.php#Bl2spgZqIKxR27gG.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 2016 Senior Bowl Practice Report This is Charlie Campbell's Thursday 2016 Senior Bowl Practice Report. Charlie is reporting live from Mobile, Ala., and he'll describe what he sees at practice and whom certain prospects talk to all week. If you want to see other 2016 Senior Bowl Reports, click the link. Follow me @walterfootball for updates, and stay tuned all week for tons of 2016 Senior Bowl coverage. 2015 Senior Bowl: Thursday Practice Report: South Team By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell The South team took the field of Ladd-Peebles Stadium for their third practice of the Senior Bowl. The Jacksonville Jaguars' coaching staff ran the practice, and had the players practicing in full pads. Jacksonville's staff ended practice about a half hour early. Between stretching and warmups, there wasn't a lot of practice time to gather useful information. Here is a run-down of the noteworthy players. Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland was heavier than expected at the weigh-in as he was just shy of 260 pounds, but this week, he showed he still moved well at the weight. In the receiving one-on-ones, Ragland allowed a short completion, but he was right there to make a tackle. Many linebackers would have been smoked. Ragland is a versatile defender, but for the NFL, his best bet would be to slim down and play middle linebacker. With his toughness, instincts and tackling ability, Ragland has the skill set to be a first-round pick. There were some fun battles to watch between Michigan center Graham Glasgow and Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed. It was very impressive that Glasgow could go head-to-head and get wins with Reed because many centers would need guard help to block Reed. Glasgow held up Reed on a bull rush on one rep long enough for the quarterback to get a pass out. Reed got the better of Glasgow on a spin move and on a bull rush, but Glasgow came back to earn a few draws after giving up some initial push. Reed needs to develop more pass rush for the NFL, but this week validated that he's worthy of a top-25 pick. Glasgow has had a phenomenal two weeks to really put his draft stock on the map. He looks like a second-day talent in the 2016 NFL Draft. Eastern Kentucky outside linebacker Noah Spence performed well in the one-on-ones. Spence used his speed to easily blow by Georgia tackle John Theus. Spence exposed how Theus is slow out of his stance. Given that Spence is below 250 pounds, he doesn't fit a 4-3 defense and will have to be a 3-4 outside linebacker. Theus did better with wins against BYU tackle Bronson Kaufusi as he stopped a couple of bull rushes. With his lack of quickness, athleticism, and strength, Theus is a late-round pick. image: https://dishdigital.sp1.convertro.com/view/vt/v1/dishdigital/15/cvo.gif?cvosrc=Prospecting.Direct.DS_GE_PRO_D_DAT_OWIQRET_SLNG120_300x250&cvo_adid=31074158&cvo_cid=554987 image: http://lbinapnym.bidder.owneriq.net/bidder/pm/notify?id=EAC22663-AA97-4D1B-BB76-C296AE0114C3&bc=19221260129&br=166636148&sz=300x250&dn=walterfootball.com&wp=0.90607&uid=Q5017549431672250084&li=1922126&bp=0.907508 Texas Tech left tackle Le'Raven Clark had an interesting practice. In the one-on-ones, he did well with two wins against Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman. Virginia Tech's Dadi Nicolas got the better of Clark on a speed rush. During the team scrimmage, Clark did well as he had two bone-rattling blocks on LSU linebacker Deion Jones. One came on a reverse, and the other on a screen pass to spring Minnesota running back K.J. Maye for a touchdown. In the 2-minute drive, Clark was very good blocking at Nicolas, among others. In an obvious passing situation, Clark used his speed and length to protect the edge and give his quarterback a clean blind side. Overall, Clark has a lot of athletic potential, but he needs to get coached up to be viable NFL starter. Oakman hasn't had an impressive week. Not only did he lose those reps to Clark, he looked bad losing his feet with one rep and his lack of lower body development was apparent. Oakman did a get a win over Kansas State guard/tackle Cody Whitehair, but he also lost to Whitehair when a bull rush went nowhere. Whitehair has struggled with power in the past, so Oakman not moving him was disappointing. Overall, Oakman looks like a mid-rounder who has been vastly overhyped by some in the media. One lineman who had a bit of a rough start on Tuesday but progressed after that was Arkansas guard Sebastian Tretola. He did well with two wins over Clemson nose tackle D.J. Reader. In the team scrimmage, Kaufusi flew by LSU's Vadal Alexander. Kaufusi is best in space and can struggle to shed blocks. In the red-zone scrimmage, LSU safety Jalen Mills dropped an easy interception on a pass that floated right to him in the corner of the end zone from Alabama quarterback Jacob Coker. Samford corner/safety James Bradberry had a phenomenal hit when he crunched Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard. It looked like Shepard was injured, but it turned out he was just winded and rattled from the hit. It was a nice play by Bradberry to fly over and punish Shepard in the middle of the field. N.C. State quarterback Jacoby Brissett had a nice practice. In the red-zone scrimmage session, he ran in three touchdowns after scrambling from the 5- and 10-yard line. He also threaded a needle by defenders to Southeast Missouri wide receiver Paul McRoberts on a slant. In the 2-minute drill, Brissett had a good drive moving the ball downfield. He hit a chunk completion to Baylor wide receiver Jay Lee to move the ball for a short field goal. Brissett hasn't wowed this week, but Thursday was his best session. McRoberts had a good practice as well. He showed nice hands on a shoestring catch. In the receiving one-on-ones, McRoberts had a pretty over-the-shoulder catch after getting separation from Middle Tennessee safety Kevin Byard. McRoberts made the most of his Senior Bowl opportunity to open some eyes on Thursday. Read more at http://www.walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2016practice5.php#KkAQ3TGC06Yfib6w.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Pro Football Focus @PFF 56m56 minutes ago Braxton Miller didn't see a ton of touches this season, but his 23% forced missed tackle rate indicates his elusiveness @seniorbowl Pro Football Focus @PFF 56m56 minutes ago Lots of intriguing pass-catchers at the @seniorbowl this week. Braxton Miller, Jerrell Adams and Malcolm Mitchell among them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Jets rumors and buzz from around the 2016 Senior Bowl 1 / 8 General manager Mike Maccagnan (right) and head coach Todd Bowles improved the Jets from 4-12 to 10-6 in their first season together. But the Jets still missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season, and more work must be done in 2016. Keep clicking for a look at several areas of need this offseason. (Rich Schultz | Getty Images) Dom Cosentino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Dom Cosentino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on January 29, 2016 at 2:14 PM, updated January 29, 2016 at 2:52 PM 0shares MOBILE, Ala. — A few Jets-related items picked up along the sidelines, in hotel lobbies, and around town this week at the 2016 Senior Bowl ... Carson Wentz meets with Jets at 2016 Senior BowlPlayers from the South and North do drills on Tuesday, Jan. 26, during practices for the 2016 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The Senior Bowl will air live on the NFL Network on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. (EST). • The Bowles factor. It was pretty much impossible to find someone down here with a bad word to say about Jets head coach Todd Bowles. "I love Todd," gushed one NFC assistant coach who had worked with Bowles at one of his past coaching stops. Senior Bowl Week is in part a convention of coaches looking to land jobs. But one league source said Bowles' success in 2015 created a bit of a clamor for coaches wanting to join his staff with the Jets. Bowles, in his usual understated manner, basically shrugged when asked about all that in an interview with NJ Advance Media. "It's been like that every year I've been to the Senior Bowl," Bowles said, referring to coaches prowling for work in general. "That comes with the territory." • Latest on special teams coach. There's only one major opening on Bowles' staff, but he predictably didn't show his hand with regard to hiring a special teams coach. And very few people around the Senior Bowl were willing to say much else. Bowles confirmed what had been reported elsewhere, that he had tried last year to hire Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong, an old friend from his Temple University days, but that the Falcons denied permission because Armstrong was under contract. Armstrong was spotted watching practice with Bowles for a bit on Wednesday, but when asked whether Armstrong was in the running or if the Falcons had granted or denied permission again, Bowles said, "[Armstrong's name] never came out of my mouth." Asked where things stood with hiring a special teams coach, Bowles said, "Working on it," adding that he expected to make a hire within the next week. "I have an idea," he said. "I have a good idea." ALSO: Q&A with draft prospect Noah Spence Spence is an ideal prospect for the Jets who landed at Eastern Kentucky after transferring from Ohio State. • Fitzpatrick contract. There's been no word of contract talks for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, but the general feeling is that the negotiations aren't expected to take very long. Fitzpatrick wants to stay with the Jets, and the Jets want him back. That's typically a great place to start. Free agency begins March 9. It would be a gigantic surprise if Fitzpatrick doesn't have a deal before then. Linebacker drills at the Senior BowlCheck out some linebacker drills at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. • Jets contingent. The Jets were well-represented at the Senior Bowl this week. In addition to Bowles, defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers and assistant heach coach/inside linebackers Mike Caldwell were there from the coaching staff, along with general manager Mike Maccagnan, player personnel director Brian Heimerdinger, and all of the team's scouts. • Willie Colon's future. The will likely come as no surprise, but even if veteran right guard Willie Colon were to try to play again in 2016, it's doubtful the Jets will want him back. A league source said the Jets had major concerns about Colon's health last offseason before eventually signing him for the veteran minimum. Colon surprised by winning a starting job pretty much from the beginning of camp, and while he played well in 2015, he labored through injuries and finally had to shut it down and go on IR in November. Colon, who's been an excellent veteran presence since joining the Jets in 2013, will be 33 in April. He's hinted at retirement, but it may wind up being that his mind and his heart want to keep going, but that his body won't let him. MORE: What players did Jets meet with at Senior Bowl? Everyone meets with everyone. But you want to know who the Jets are talking to, and here's a list. • Calvin Pace sighting. It wasn't just the coaches and scouting personnel from the Jets down here. Longtime outside linebacker Calvin Pace was on-hand, too, both at Tuesday morning's weigh-ins and all of the practice sessions. Pace will turn 36 in October and can become a free agent. He said he'd like to keep playing, but whether the Jets bring him back—even as a backup—remains to be seen. Pace was not there in any team-related role; he apparently has a big interest in scouting and was just hanging around to check out the Senior Bowl players for himself. • Inside linebacker stuff. We know the Jets began talks with a rep for Erin Henderson about a new contract, and that three-year starter Demario Davis likely won't be back. But Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net had this to pass along about Taiwan Jones, an undrafted free agent who spent most of the 2015 season on the practice squad but was on the 53-man roster by season's end: • John Idzik/Terry Bradway sighting. During Tuesday's South team practice at Fairhope High School, former Jets GMs John Idzik and Terry Bradway were spotted having a long conversation on the sidelines. Bradway is now a senior scout with the Dolphins. Idzik is the special assistant to the general manager with the Jaguars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Q&A with Noah Spence, edge rusher and possible Jets draft prospect 1 / 24 The Jets have 23 players scheduled to become free agents this offseason. Free agency doesn't begin until March 9, but the Jets are free to sign any of these players to new contracts at any time. Click through for a look at who those 23 free agents are. (Amy Newman | The Record | TNS) Dom Cosentino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com By Dom Cosentino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on January 29, 2016 at 8:30 AM, updated January 29, 2016 at 2:19 PM 8shares MOBILE, Ala. — News flash: Edge rusher might be is the Jets' biggest area of need heading into 2016. Carson Wentz meets with Jets at 2016 Senior BowlPlayers from the South and North do drills on Tuesday, Jan. 26, during practices for the 2016 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The Senior Bowl will air live on the NFL Network on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. (EST). No less than head coach Todd Bowles said as much on the day after the season ended. "I think we need to get faster," Bowles said. "I don't know about younger. We need to get faster. Obviously certain areas we're going to have more team speed on the field and that's always a process for me, being a faster team." A name to watch at Saturday's Senior Bowl is Noah Spence, an edge rusher who began his college career at Ohio State before transferring to Eastern Kentucky after the Big Ten banned him for failing two drug tests. Spence (6-foot-2, 254 pounds) landed at Eastern Kentucky in 2015, where hedominated the FCS with 11.5 sacks as a 4-3 defensive end. At Ohio State, he had played in a 3-4 in a hybrid role as both a defensive end and outside linebacker. ALSO: Jets take Noah Spence in 7-round Senior Bowl mock draft Targeting the Jets' needs based on who's at the Senior Bowl this week. Spence is projected to be selected in the first round, and while it remains to be seen whether he'll be around when the Jets select at No. 20, the Jets did meet with him more than once this week in Mobile, Ala. Via Draftbreakdown.com, here's some video of Spence from a 2015 game against Kentucky: Spence's talent for rushing the passer was on display during Senior Bowl practices this week. NJ Advance Media had the chance to chat with him briefly about his game, and about his background. This is how that conversation went. Q: Are you more comfortable playing with your hand in the ground, or standing up like a traditional linebacker? A: Nah, it doesn't matter to me. I like pass rushing no matter what. I can get out of a three-point [stance], but standing up's cool, too. ALSO: Who did Jets meet with at 2016 Senior Bowl? Everyone meets with everyone. But you want to know who the Jets are talking to, and here's a list. Q: In transitioning to the NFL, what's the one thing you feel you need to work on or improve? A: Defeating the blocker before I look in the backfield. Playing my gap instead of trying to play my own thing. It's a lot of young bull things—a lot of young-guy ways of thinking. Linebacker drills at the Senior BowlCheck out some linebacker drills at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Q: How much did the year you spent playing at Eastern Kentucky help you? A: It kept me humble. It motivated me to know that I want more out of life. It helped me a lot. Q: Do you feel like you needed that in some way? A: Yeah, yeah. For sure. I felt like I needed that. It was part of God's plan, but I knew I needed that. Q: Are you hearing anything from scouts about how high you might go in this draft? A: (smiles) I don't know. I don't know. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 2016 Senior Bowl: Thursday Prospect Meetings Report (North Team) By Charlie Campbell - @draftcampbell Here is a recap of the player interviews that were conducted on the field after Thursday's North practice at the Senior Bowl. Typically, these interviews with area scouts are to set up longer, formal interviews for a night during the week. While teams say they "talk" to every player, teams do not take the time to conduct formal interviews with every draft prospect, so this can be a clue as to which players are on their radar. Many teams were leaving Mobile on Thursday afternoon and evening, so the number of interviews was decreased. Chicago Bears- Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller.Dallas Cowboys- Western Michigan offensive tackle Willie Beavers, Arizona State wide receiver/running back D.J. Foster, Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller and Boise State safety Darian Thompson. Denver Broncos- Virginia cornerback Maurice Canady. Los Angeles Rams- Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller. Miami Dolphins- Michigan State center Jack Allen and Navy running back Chris Swain. New York Jets- Southern Utah safety Miles Killebrew and Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller. San Diego Chargers- Southern Utah safety Miles Killebrew. San Francisco 49ers- Arizona State wide receiver/running back D.J. Foster.Read more at http://www.walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2016meetings3.php#JORzQwVwIyyTlle1.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 2016 Senior Bowl: Who Are the Top Draft Prospects the Chiefs Might Consider? Posted 59 minutes ago BJ KisselChiefs ReporterChiefs.comEmail @ChiefsReporter A Q&A with Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama The 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl kicks off at 1:30 p.m. CT on Saturday and will be broadcast on NFL Network. It will showcase more than 100 of the best NFL Draft prospects in the country who have been competing against one another in practices all week down in Mobile, Alabama. It’s one of the most important weeks of the year for these players who are trying to live out their dreams of making an NFL roster, and Saturday’s game will be the last time they put on the pads before the NFL Draft later this spring. The Kansas City Chiefs have selected a player who competed in the Senior Bowl in each of the three drafts under general manager John Dorsey, including two of his three first-round picks—Eric Fisher (2013) and Dee Ford (2014). As fans get set to watch the game on Saturday, here’s a Q&A with Bleacher Report’s lead NFL Draft writer Matt Miller as to which senior prospects stood out this week. Matt, we spoke before the Senior Bowl and you told me the amount of talent along the defensive line was going got be one of the top stories here. Seems like everybody we've been talking to has been talking about the D-line. Who has stood out to you? “Austin Johnson from Penn State has really just been a monster. And I think what’s interesting about him is that he has the body of a nose tackle, but he's able to get some push and actually get after the quarterback, which is kind of becoming the trend now. You don't just want a 2-down space [eater]. He's been very good. “Vernon Butler from Louisiana Tech—to be 330 pounds and move like he does, he was breaking out spin moves today at that size—really impressive. Jihad Ward from Illinois, before the injury, I thought he looked very good as a 5-technique. Again, a 300 pound guy, who looks like he's about 270. “Matt Ioannidis from Temple had a good week. We can just keep going. Sheldon Day had a good week. All of the D-linemen on the North roster looked really good.” Who has really surprised you that you might have to go back and watch some more tape of after their performance this week? “I think that Braxton Miller, you have to go back and look and say, he was not used great, so where is the production going got be? He has flashed so hard down here. He is one of the most impressive guys that I've seen. “Kenneth Dixon from Louisiana Tech, the running back, is somebody I want to go home and watch a little more of because he's been very impressive to me. Obviously I knew who he was but haven’t done the full tape study. “Jason Spriggs, the tackle from Indiana, is a really interesting guy. I thought at times he didn't play like a power player on tape, but here he's been pretty impressive. You know, heavier hands. Offensive tackles can make a lot of money here as you know. So it could be a good opportunity for him.” Obviously, it’s really early in the draft process and there’s a lot of work to be done, but when you look at the end of the first round—Chiefs are at No. 28, who are some of the guys that could be available around then that are down here who impressed you? “Noah Spence from Eastern Kentucky maybe will be there. He's made himself a lot of money this week. So he can be pushed up the board a little bit, but he's absolutely been a player. And like we were talking, along the D-line, Austin Johnson, Vernon Butler. Those guys, that's where I'd expect them to start to come play. Darian Thompson, the free safety from Boise State. I had him as a top-40 guy coming in to here, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he's a late first-round player.” And one of the local guys I have to ask you about because I've heard a lot of positive things about him was K-State’s Cody Whitehair, I know you've watched him. What have you seen from him out here? “Cody has lived up to expectations. He's just a really good player and it shows here. The great thing is the technique, the leverage, the hand placement. He checks all those boxes. Knew he was going to be most comfortable at guard, and he's definitely lived up to all the hype that you've heard for the last two years. He's just one of the best players here. That’s the easiest way to put it.” Who are some of the corners particular guys on the outside that can play press coverage that impressed you down here? “Harlan Miller from Southeastern Louisiana has impressed me. He's a feisty guy, but he will play press coverage. He uses his hands well. Good length, and just good press technique. So he's definitely stood out. He’s a player who's a top-100 guy and can definitely push himself into round 3 after a good week here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Braxton Miller and 5 others who boosted their draft stock at this year's Senior Bowl By Dan Kadar @MockingTheDraft on Jan 30, 2016, 8:40a 2 Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports The former Ohio State star has a bright future at wide receiver, and he's one of the five best players in today's Senior Bowl. Here's who helped themselves the most this week, and why to expect more of Carson Wentz. TWEET SHARE (77) PIN Before practices began at this year's Senior Bowl, Braxton Millerwas a bit of an enigma. For Ohio State this season, Miller switched from quarterback to a type of hybrid offensive weapon. He ran the ball 42 times for 260 yards and a touchdown. He caught the ball 26 times for 341 yards and three touchdowns. He showed intrigue, but those are not exactly dazzling numbers. Miller's usage was indicative of Ohio State's up-and-down season on offense, so it was hard to figure out what to make of him as a prospect for the 2016 NFL Draft. Following three practice sessions in Mobile, Ala. that is no longer the case. Miller was unquestionably the week's biggest star. The Dallas Cowboys coaching staff running the North roster worked Miller outside and in the slot, and he was really good at both. "I feel like every team needs playmakers and they've mentioned that I can do it all, whether it's being a punt returner, in the backfield as a decoy and playing on the outside," Miller said earlier this week. "It's a great feeling being able to do all that stuff and still learn so much at the same time." Miller proved to be a quick learner during the week. Coaches tasked Miller with keeping his eyes up on routes and be tighter in his movements. Later in the week, he showed off what he learned. More than once, in fact: "We're coaching these guys hard and it's good to see how well he's responded to that coaching," Dallas Cowboys head coach said. "Clearly a great athlete and a productive football player, and someone that has a lot of upside." With Miller starting to actualize that upside, Miller's draft stock is clearly on the rise. It will go even higher if he runs a 4.28 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, like he predicted this week. Miller also said he closely follows the play of Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots and Randall Cobb of the Green Bay Packers. Miller's game and his path to the the NFL mirrors Cobb, a quarterback and receiver at the University of Kentucky. Cobb was eventually picked with the last pick of the second round in 2011. Miller might not last that long. "He's a top-40 pick, and that showed this week," an AFC scout said this week. "If he was ever under the radar, he isn't anymore." The Senior Bowl week belonged to Miller, but he was far from the only standout. Here's who helped themselves the most leading up to today's game, which is at 1:30 p.m. on the NFL Network. Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville: Rankins won't play in the Senior Bowl game after tweaking his knee early in the week. But when he practiced he was impressive. Rankins' game is speed and technique, and that made him nearly unblockable all week. Rankins had a good season at Louisville with 58 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and six sacks. His best role moving forward will be playing three-technique on a 4-3 team. Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky: What happened off the field this week was just as important as what he did on it. Spence needed to be forthcoming to teams about the drug issues that got him dismissed at Ohio State, and he was during a multitude of meetings with personnel members. If you couple that with what Spence showed this week, it's easy to see him becoming a top-15 pick in April. All week, Spence was terrorizing offensive linemen with his speed and ability to bend around the edge. Star pass rushers like Spence don't last long in the draft. Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio State: At Ohio State, Vannett was underutilized in head coach Urban Meyer's spread offense. Vannett said after practice on Thursday that he wanted to show he's much more of a pass catcher and playmaker. After a good week of practice, Vannett's mission was accomplished. Vannett has good size at 6'5 3/4 and 256 pounds, and used it to body defenders all week to create room to make catches. Vannett's teammate Jeff Heuerman was a third-round pick at tight end last year. Vannett could go even higher. Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech: It was a good, consistent week for Butler. At 325 pounds, he moved around much better than expected and is a naturally strong player against the run. Butler is working this offseason on his pass rush ability, and some of that flashed during one-on-one drills. In a loaded defensive tackle class, Butler justified his second-round status at the Senior Bowl. (Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports) What about Carson Wentz? North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz was the headline player of this year's Senior Bowl. Physically, Wentz has all the tools you want in a franchise quarterback. The week for Wentz began with an impressive weigh-in where he came in at just under 6'5 1/4 and 233 pounds. Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage said Wentz could be a top-10 pick this year. "Physically I've got a lot to offer with being able to make all of the throws and then some athleticism that people probably wouldn't expect from a big 6'5 kid like me," Wentz said. "Then, obviously the system we ran at North Dakota State was very pro-style, multiple, so I'm looking forward to that transitioning and helping me going forward." The system helps Wentz. The size and athleticism helps Wentz. He's worth discussing as a high first-round pick because of those things. But Wentz didn't exactly dazzle with his accuracy during the week. He missed several easy passes on Tuesday and looked best throwing short over the middle and on slants the rest of the week. Did Wentz have some good red zone completions? He did, particularly on one red zone pass placed on the back shoulder of Michigan State wide receiver Aaron Burbridge. The week for Wentz was good. It was not great. From a player who some in the NFL expect to be the first quarterback taken in the draft, it's not unreasonable to expect much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 What to Watch in the 2016 Senior Bowl Written by Bryan Perez on January 30, 2016 The 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl is set to kickoff today at 2:30 p.m. EST, and after a week of practices, rumors and hot takes, the following list is what I think you should be focusing on during the game. Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive. There are a lot of talented seniors participating in today’s game, many of which do not appear below. Take a look at ourcomplete Senior Bowl coverage to get familiar with some of the other players who stood out this week and have a lot to gain today. Will Carson Wentz deliver? The North Dakota State quarterback was all the buzz in Mobile, looking every bit the part of a young franchise quarterback. From his size, arm, and overall presence on the field, Wentz made believers out of all those in attendance. He needs to put a ribbon on his week with a strong performance in the game. If he has a good game, the momentum toward the top-10 will be very hard to stop. Indiana OT Jason Spriggs vs. Eastern Kentucky EDGE Noah Spence Arguably the two best players all week, Spriggs and Spence will get to square off for the first time during the actual game. Spriggs proved worthy of early first-round consideration with his fusion of athleticism and power at the tackle position, while Spence was cat-like with his burst to the edge as a pass rusher. I’ll be watching to see if Spriggs can hold up against Spence’s speed and whether Spence will have a counter if his speed rush is cutoff. Can Reggie Ragland cover Tyler Ervin? While that may be an unfair expectation — I doubt any linebacker can stick with Ervin in pass protection — it will be important for Ragland to answer the critics (me included) who believe his athleticism left something to be desired during the week of practices. For the record, I believe Ragland will be a very physical and intimidating presence against the run, but I want to see him drop into coverage and prove he is capable for three-down duty in the NFL. If not, he better offer a lot as a pass rusher, which is another aspect of his game to keep an eye on today. Braxton Miller vs. the pack No offensive skill player stood out as much as Ohio State WR Braxton Miller during the week of practices, but the game provides one last chance to outshine him. SE Missouri’s Paul McRoberts finished really strong during the second and third days and looks like the one guy who could challenge Miller as a playmaker. Baylor’s Jay Lee is another wideout to watch, along with Georgia’s Malcolm Mitchell. Both pass catchers opened eyes this week and can insert their names into Day Two consideration with a big game. The Miller hype will also give the defensive backs a chance to shine, with talents like Cyrus Jones (Alabama) and Jalen Mills(LSU) looking like strong candidates to frustrate the Buckeye offensive weapon. Vernon Butler vs. Cody Whitehair, Christian Westerman and Sebastian Tretola. La Tech DL Vernon Butler is a big-butted dancing bear, displaying the kind of power to hold his ground along with sneaky quickness to penetrate the backfield. Whitehair, Tretola and Westerman all had some nice moments during practices, but Butler will be their biggest challenge so far. It’ll be fun to watch those guys duke it out in the trenches. Will the second-best quarterback please stand up? We all know by now that Wentz is the top quarterback in the game, but the race for who ranks next has not yet been settled. Jacob Coker had a surprisingly good week, but I want to see more velocity on his throws in live action. Dak Prescott did some nice things early in the week but seemed to taper off as the practices went on. Jeff Driskel has appealing traits but is maddeningly inconsistent, while Jacoby Brissett’s natural arm talent is overshadowed by his slow pace of play. Then there’s Brandon Allen, who in my opinion had the worst week of them all. That said, if he proves to be a gamer, the practice warts will clear up a bit. Is Jonathan Williams back? Williams was one of the higher-ranked running backs in the class over the summer months, but his injury in August caused him to miss the season. He was OK in practices, but I want to see if he looks like his legs are completely back under him. While he’s likely a Day Three guy, a big game today could cause him to leapfrog some of his peers. Cole Toner and Willie Beavers in live action. Harvard OT Cole Toner and Western Michigan OL Willie Beavers were two of the smaller school linemen who tried to prove their worth against the big boys with mixed results. Toner was surprisingly good, displaying enough functional strength and athletic ability to win as many reps as he lost. Beavers had a really rough week and was kicked inside in an effort to protect him from the clearly more athletic edge defenders. While neither player will be more than a mid-late Day Three prospect, I want to see if they rise to the occasion today. Who is going to make a play in the secondary? Defensive backs are usually noticed when they either give up or make a big play. Guys with a nose for the ball and on-field instincts usually find themselves on the positive side of that aisle, so I’d like to see if Darian Thompson (Boise State), Miles Killebrew (Southern Utah), orJeremy Cash (Duke) establish themselves as ball-hawking backend defenders. Which practice setting will prove to be successful? The Cowboys ran the more intense and, to be honest, better practices to watch. Will it translate into a more prepared product today? We shall see. Bryan Perez Co-owner of DraftBreakdown.com | Founder of FRG Scouting | Huddle Report Mock Draft Champion ('14) | Author of FRG Scouting Draft Guide | Husband, father of two boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) EVERY SENIOR BOWL PLAYER YOU NEED TO KNOW: OFFENSE STEVE PALAZZOLO5 DAYS AGO In what has become the premier event in-between championship weekend and the Super Bowl, Senior Bowl week is upon us and it’s a great look into the future of the NFL. While one week of practice and a few game reps does not make or break a prospect’s future, the opportunity to validate thousands of college snaps with the entire NFL watching closely is invaluable. With PFF working hand-in-hand with the Senior Bowl, it’s also a great chance to get an in-person look at prospects we’ve graded on those thousands of snaps. Our evaluation process is always ongoing (be sure to check out our live blog once practices begin), and while the larger sample size from the film room is most important, Senior Bowl week is just another part of the process. Quarterbacks The draft class is not top-heavy at quarterback, but there are a number of mid-round options and many of them will be on display in Mobile. The hype surrounding North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz is real, and he has the physical tools to wow the league this week to solidify his first-round projections. While we don’t have all of his data, a first-look grading of his seven games from this year showed more good than bad, and certainly displayed his great size, arm, and athleticism. The one takeaway from watching is that he has the downfield throwing ability to win a game for his team, but also the questionable decision making to lose one. Beyond Wentz, Arkansas QB Brandon Allen had a strong finish to the season including two monster games against the Mississippi schools (Ole Miss and Mississippi State). He finished at No. 12 overall among quarterbacks and No. 3 since Week 8, so he has a chance to impress with his quick release and accuracy. Two former Florida quarterbacks,Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Brissett, will be on display as Driskel looks to prove that in impressive senior year was a sign of development rather than competition level playing for Louisiana Tech while Brissett has impressed more with his legs than with his arm the last two seasons. Allen’s competition for top quarterback in the SEC was Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott who made strides as a passer this season, but like Brissett, is trying to prove that he’s more than just a short-yardage run threat. Finally Alabama’s Jake Coker and Stanford’s Kevin Hogan also resemble their peers as they improved in their senior season, especially Hogan. That’s the story of the class as this group of signal callers looks to prove that they can continue their development on the way to the NFL. Running Backs It’s difficult for running backs to turn heads during practice, so they have to make the most of their game opportunities. The one running back that looks poised to impress is Louisiana Tech’s Kenneth Dixon, whose receiving ability should even make a mark during practices. He’s electric in space, able to make defenders miss (elusive rating of 99.2 ranks second in draft class) while making plays as a receiver out of the backfield and out of the slot. The rest of the running backs are similar as there’s more scat back than every-down bruiser among this year’s invites. Wide Receivers There will be a few wide receivers vying for first-round consideration, namely Rutgers’ Leontee Carroo and Oklahoma’s Sterling Shepard. Carroo was outstanding this season, grading at +17.0 on only 360 snaps after a +20.0 effort last year. His downfield acceleration should get some hype this week and he has only two drops on 157 targets the last two years. Shepard topped our grading this season, doing most of his damage out of the slot with excellent route running. Size may be the knock that keeps Shepard out of the first round, but his shiftiness and downfield tracking ability make him better-rounded than many will admit. The other intriguing early-round types include Michigan State’s Aaron Burbridge who broke out this season to a +22.1 grade and Georgia’sMalcolm Mitchell (+15.7). Burbridge was one of the nation’s most efficient downfield threats, catching 64.0 percent of his targets. Mitchell has flown under the radar, but he was productive despite uneven quarterback play. He reminds of Robert Woods with perhaps a little more speed and downfield ball skills. Among the other options, Baylor’s Jay Lee and UCLA’s Jordan Paytonhave a chance to impress, though in different ways. Lee has size and speed, but coming out of Baylor’s high-octane system, he’s run only a handful of routes. Payton may not wow with his athleticism, but he was UCLA’s go-to guy and incredibly productive at +27.3 overall. Tight Ends While inline blocking at the tight end position is not flashy, South Carolina’s Jerrell Adams is one of the best in the draft class. He held his own against defensive ends all season, the only question being if it was true development or an anomaly after a nondescript 2014. He wasn’t used often in the passing game, but managed to average 15.0 yards per reception while forcing 10 missed tackles, tied for fifth among the nation’s tight ends. With more volume and a better quarterback situation, Adams may have more hype heading into the week. Tying him with 10 missed tackles forced of his own is Western Kentucky’s Tyler Higbee who is one of the better receiving options in the class. He gives underneath defenders trouble with his speed and he looks like more of a move tight end that can create matchup issues for the defense. Offensive Tackle Perhaps the most interesting position at the Senior Bowl, a number of offensive tackles have a chance to make a move up draft boards. Without going into a diatribe about the overvaluing of left tackles once again, the fact is, a smooth kick step and 34.5-inch arm length is more likely to inspire a first-round grade than quality of on-field play. And that’s where we have issue with this class, and last year’s for that matter, as we’ve yet to see dominant offensive tackle play in two years of grading. As for this class, they all come with various strengths and weaknesses. Washington State’s Joe Dahl has already gotten the business about his scrawny arms, but he can mirror pass rushers at left tackle and posted our top pass protection grade each of the last two seasons. Washington State’s scheme certainly helps, he’s quite susceptible to the bull rush, and he’s limited as a run blocker, but that’s a near-identical profile to Green Bay left tackle David Bakhtiari who has done more good than bad as a pass blocker in his three seasons. A move to guard due to arm length issues would exacerbate Dahl’s weaknesses and lose his strength which is handling outside speed rushers. Texas Tech’s Le’Raven Clark may be best-suited to tick the proper boxes to impress scouts, but he’s been a better run blocker than pass blocker the last two years and he struggled mightily against the speed of LSU true freshman, Arden Key, in their bowl game. The two intriguing names that did show all-around production are Kansas State’s Cody Whitehair and Baylor’s Spencer Drango. They topped our grades this year, though Baylor’s scheme helped Drango a bit. Both players are getting a look at both guard and tackle, with Drango perhaps a better fit for a man blocking/power scheme while Whitehair is a smooth mover likely better fit for a zone scheme. Whitehair, in particular, deserves a chance to hang at tackle where he can mirror, anchor, and quickly climb to the second level, a big reason for his +8.4 pass block grade and +32.9 run block grade this season. Another name to watch is Indiana’s Jason Spriggs who reportedly will look good during the offseason portion of the draft process and graded well at +17.3 overall this season. When looking at the offensive tackle class as a whole, few players stand out. The only two that made it into our last first-round mock draft were both juniors in Ole Miss’ Laremy Tunsil and Michigan State’s Jack Conklin. Tunsil still a little more projection than production while Conklin put together two strong years in our system, particularly in the run game. Beyond that, the NFL would like to see some of the Senior Bowlers to elevate themselves into first round picks, but that it may be a stretch to take any of them in the first, though NFL trends will likely move them up boards due to perceived positional value. Interior Offensive Linemen Looking for power blocking guards? This is the group for you, especially at the top. Stanford’s Joshua Garnett had the third-best run blocking grade in the nation at +32.6 as he was a perfect fit for Stanford’s power blocking scheme. Arkansas guard Sebastian Tretola is similar, though he has two years of strong run blocking efforts in the SEC to back him up (+20.3 in 2014, +20.7 in 2015). Like Garnett, Tretola can move defenders as drive blocker or on the move as a puller, making them both similar fits from a scheme standpoint. Throw in some inconsistency for both players as pass blockers, and their draft prospects will be linked closely throughout the process. Another guard, cut from a different mold, is Arizona State’s Christian Westerman who is better as a pass blocker than he is in the run game and closer to a tackle prospect than either Tretola or Garnett. His +7.9 pass block grade tied for 17th in the nation and he’s a better fit for a zone blocking scheme. As for the centers, Iowa’s Austin Blythe stands out after posting a +40.0 overall grade to lead the nation. He looks scheme-diverse in the run game though he was just ok in pass protection at +1.7 (16 pressures on the season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) EVERY SENIOR BOWL PLAYER YOU NEED TO KNOW: DEFENSE STEVE PALAZZOLO4 DAYS AGO In what has become the premier event in-between championship weekend and the Super Bowl, Senior Bowl week is upon us and it’s a great look into the future of the NFL. While one week of practice and a few game reps does not make or break a prospect’s future, the opportunity to validate thousands of college snaps with the entire NFL watching closely is invaluable. With PFF working hand-in-hand with the Senior Bowl, it’s also a great chance to get an in-person look at prospects we’ve graded on those thousands of snaps. Our evaluation process is always ongoing (be sure to check out our live blog once practices begin), and while the larger sample size from the film room is most important, Senior Bowl week is just another part of the process. Make sure to take a look at yesterday’s offensive breakdown here. Edge defenders Beyond Joey Bosa at the top, the edge defender class has plenty of room for movement. A number of juniors were placed in the first round in the latest PFF mock draft, and their standing at the top is not set in stone. Senior Bowl class may not have any top half of the first round prospects, but it’s a deep group looking to vie for position on day two. Perhaps most notable is Noah Spence whose hype may take off with a good week. He started out at Ohio State before ending up at Eastern Kentucky where he graded at +5.9 on his 123 snaps against FBS competition this season. Though he’s listed as an edge defender, Wisconsin’s Joe Schobertdropped into coverage nearly as often as he rushed the passer (190 rushes, 188 snaps in coverage), but he’s had incredible production as a pass rusher the last two years. He’s picked up 13 sacks, 22 hits, and 58 hurries on only less than a season’s worth of rushes the last two years (341). The coverage ability adds to his versatility and he’s a prime candidate to make a bigger name for himself with his every down consistency this week. Among the other notable names, Penn State’s Carl Nassib won’t wow anyone from an athleticism standpoint but he explodes into blockers and wins with his hands, a big part of his +34.6 grade this season. Baylor’s Shawn Oakman, on the other hand, will wow everyone from a physique standpoint, but his +11.0 grade on 678 snaps against Power-5 competition is underwhelming. Two players trying to live up to their production are Oklahoma’s Eric Striker and Utah State’s Kyler Fackrell. Striker will fight the undersized label at six-feet, 221 pounds, but his +28.9 and +39.4 pass rush grades each of the last two years is difficult to ignore. He can be overwhelmed in the run game, but he’ll be out to prove that there is a position for him on an NFL field. Fackrell had a huge senior season after being limited to only 31 snaps in 2014. He was disruptive as a pass rusher and stout against the run, but he’ll look to answer the obvious questions about strength of competition this week. Interior defensive line Perhaps the deepest position in the draft, teams in the market for interior help should have numerous options on the first two days of the draft. Two players made it into our last mock in Penn State’s Austin Johnson and Alabama’s Jarran Reed. Both have a similar production profile, better against the run than they are as pass rushers, but they go about it in different ways. Johnson has quick hands, able to shed and make plays though he’s not always stout against double teams. Reed handles the doubles better, but he can also make plays in run game as his nation-leading 13.4 percent run stop percentage attests. Both players have the versatility to get a look at either nose tackle or defensive end in a 3-4, with the latter perhaps being the best fit for Johnson. Louisville’s Sheldon Rankins brings two years of gaudy grades to Mobile, finishing at +55.4 last season and +42.6 this year. Finding his best fit will be crucial as he often looks better playing head up and shedding blocks rather than shooting gaps, despite being listed at a size that’s less than ideal for that role (6-foot-2, 300 pounds). He reminds of Timmy Jernigan of the Baltimore Ravens. Rankins is similar to Notre Dame’s Sheldon Day from a size standpoint, and both players went head to head all season in our grading. Day finished strong to grade at +59.0, second-best among all interior defensive linemen. He can shoot gaps or win with his hands, equally proficient as a pass rusher (+31.4) as he was against the run (+28.7). He has a chance to solidify his status as a potential first round pick this week. Another name to watch is Louisiana Tech’s Vernon Butler. He can drive blockers into the backfield, though he sometimes loses interest in anchoring and holding his gap against double teams. This week is big for him to prove that his +32.1 grade against the run (fourth in the nation) will hold up against better competition. Linebackers Two of the nation’s top four graded run-stopping linebackers will be on display in Missouri’s Kentrell Brothers and West Virginia’s Nick Kwiatkoski. Brothers led the nation with 78 stops, grading positively in all but two games. Kwiatkoski initially caught the eye with a strong outing against Alabama to kick off the 2014 season and he hasn’t disappointed since. He’s willing to take on blockers and held his own in coverage so look for a strong week to put him on the radar across the league. Both Brothers and Kwiatkoski were around the ball quite a bit, so they also have their fair share of missed tackles as well (18 for Brothers, 13 for Kwiatkoski). The biggest name among the linebacker class is Alabama’s Reggie Ragland as he hopes to carry on a tradition of first round Bama linebackers. He dabbled on the edge this season, and at times made more plays there than he did in the middle, and he’ll get a chance to show that this week in Mobile. His +9.9 pass rush grade finished ninth in the country while his +13.6 grade against the run came in 18th. Ragland left a lot of plays on the field, though his closing speed makes for some exciting hits in both the run game and in coverage. There’s a lot to like about his game, but still a lot of questions before locking him into the first round. Ohio State’s Joshua Perry will get a close look as he steps out of the shadow of the more dynamic Darron Lee (Ohio State teammate and potential first round pick). Perry outplayed Lee for much of the past two seasons, though he did it in unexciting fashion, making the plays that came his way and missing only nine tackles the last two seasons. He’s done a fine job in coverage the past two years, so keep an eye on his one-one-one drills against running backs. Defensive backs It may be cheating to put Duke’s Jeremy Cash with the defensive backs as he was an outstanding glorified linebacker for the Blue Devils. Our All-American strong safety, he led is an undersized force around the line of scrimmage and sure to garner Deone Bucannon comparisons. Cash is excellent at taking on and defeating blocks, as big reason for his +20.4 grade against the run and +13.9 pass rush grade. The big question is just how effective can he be covering tight ends, running backs and slot receivers to increase his value to the NFL. Boise State safety Darian Thompson has put together two straight years to strong grades, +18.1 and +17.8, as he looks to add free safety talent to a depleted talent pool in the NFL. As for most safeties, versatility is key, and he has graded well against both run and in coverage, but if he can show range on the back end, he can make a big move in the draft. None of the cornerbacks stood out this year from a grading sense, so it’s a big week as they look to separate from the pack. Temple CB Tavon Young was better in 2014, but had his moments this year and has allowed an NFL passer rating of 64.4 into his coverage the last two seasons. Virginia’s Maurice Canady was also better in 2014, but if he checks in at his listed 6-foot-2, he’ll jump up on a number of team boards on size alone. Still, he struggled 2015, and his 2014 tape that saw eight passes defensed and a +2.3 coverage grade brings some hope. There are a number of small school defensive back prospects headed to Mobile as well, and our evaluations will continue as we get a closer look this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) 10 PROSPECTS WHO STOOD OUT ON DAY 3 OF SENIOR BOWL PRACTICES PFF ANALYSIS TEAM2 DAYS AGO Here are 10 prospects who jumped out at our analysts during Day 3 of Senior Bowl practices, and how they graded out in our rankings and stats during the season: 1. Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky He was probably the best player we saw in either practice on Thursday. It seemed as though any time there was a pass play during which the quarterback didn’t get rid of the ball almost immediately, Spence was in the backfield disrupting the play. As we wrote on Wednesday, we don’t have much data on Spence because he played for an FCS team in Eastern Kentucky, but he graded out well in his two games against FBS competition in NC State and Kentucky. 2. Jerrell Adams, TE, South Carolina This guy was making plays throughout Thursday’s practice, both in one-on-one drills and team drills. His teammates on the defensive side of the ball simply couldn’t cover him, and it was clear that the coaching staff was looking for ways to get him the ball — at one point, they ran a tight end screen for him. Don’t be surprised if he makes a lot of plays in the game on Saturday. The Gamecocks’ issues at quarterback limited his production in the passing game, but he still graded out very well as a run-blocker and his 10 forced missed tackles were evidence of his playmaking ability. 3. Carl Nassib, DE, Penn State He looked very good in one-on-one pass-rush drills, beating guys to the outside with speed as well as with inside counter-moves. He has been very productive all week long, according to our practice grading, which backs up what we recorded from him during the season. No 4-3 defensive end in the country earned a higher pass-rush productivity score than Nassib, who recorded 53 quarterback pressures, including 16 sacks. 4. Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia He was impressive during Thursday’s practice, showing well in press coverage and looking very much like a physical presence at the cornerback position at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. He has earned the top grade among CBs during this week’s practices. However, that’s a departure from how he performed during the season, when he earned just four positive game grades all year and ranked toward the bottom of our season-long grades. 5. Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State One-on-one pass-rush drills are usually to the defender’s advantage, but that wasn’t the case Thursday for Whitehair. He held his own on every rep, even stoning pass-rushers on a few and leveling one with a pancake block. There’s some debate over whether he’s a tackle or a guard at the next level, after he graded out as our No. 1 tackle in 2015, but his best reps came as a guard on Thursday. 6. Jason Fanaika, DE, Utah He performed very well during one-on-one pass-rush drills, with one ridiculous spin move to beat an offensive tackle and another strong pass rush around the edge. This week is important for him because while he graded out well for us, particularly as a rusher, he wasn’t nearly on the same level as the nation’s top 4-3 defensive ends, like Nassib, Joey Bosa, Emmanuel Ogbah and Shilique Calhoun. He also missed the most tackles among draft-eligible players at the position, with 15. 7. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State For the second day in a row Miller really stood out in one-on-one drills versus defensive backs, with his overall quickness and explosiveness in and out of breaks on full display. He got open often during red-zone drills. He also displayed a lot of competitiveness and physicality. He limped off the field at one point with an apparent leg injury, so we’ll have to see if that keeps him out of practice Friday and the game Saturday. 8. Adolphus Washington, DT, Ohio State Miller’s Buckeyes teammate also had a good showing on Thursday, displaying very good quickness and athleticism in beating blockers during one-on-one pass-rush drills. He earned the second-highest pass-rush grade in the nation last season among draft-eligible defensive tackles, having produced 48 quarterback pressures, including eight sacks. Fellow D-tackle Sheldon Day out of Notre Dame was very impressive as well, for the second day in a row. 9. Malcolm Mitchell, WR, Georgia It just seemed as though Mitchell was quietly getting open on nearly every route he ran on Thursday, both in one-on-one and team drills. That reflected what he did on the field for the Bulldogs this season, despite having to deal with Georgia’s uneven quarterback play. He ranked 13th in our receiving grades among draft-eligible players. One other receiver from the South practice who stood out was Oklahoma’s Sterling Shepard, who consistently got open and beat his man. 10. Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia He split his time between pass-rush drills — in which he was very successful — and coverage drills with linebackers. The latter is an area in which he doesn’t have a ton of experience, having dropped into coverage just 27 times in 2015 at Georgia. He proved himself as an effective pass-rusher and run defender, however, ranking fifth among draft-eligible outside linebackers in PFF grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) 6 UNDER-THE-RADAR PROSPECTS TURNING HEADS AT THE SENIOR BOWL JOSH LISKIEWITZ2 DAYS AGO Senior Bowl rosters are always an entertaining mixture of big-named players with high expectations and lesser known prospects looking to prove their own value. This year both rosters have a number of players who aren’t yet highly-regarded in the mainstream, but have received top grades from us. Let’s take a look: North team Utah State OLB Kyler Fackrell Playing in the Mountain West conference, Fackrell lacks a national audience at this stage, but we have been fans of his since September. While not a dynamic athlete, he consistently demonstrates the ability to shed blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield. His skillset suggests he fits best as a 34 OLB, but because the Senior Bowl still only utilizes four-man fronts he is playing out of position this week as an off-the-ball linebacker. Not surprisingly, he has struggled when asked to drop into coverage, giving up too much cushion and not showing the speed and quickness to stay with tight ends and running backs in space. Fackrell’s performance this week aside, his ability to take games over when asked to get off the passer is likely to result in him being drafted on day two. Wisconsin OLB Joe Schobert Schobert has had conversion issues this week similar to those of Fackrell, although he does appear to be a better all-around athlete. He is our second-ranked 3-4 OLB due in large part to his ability attack the quarterback, but thus far has struggled while playing a more traditional 4-3 OLB role in Mobile. While this week may not be the most optimal showcase of his skillset, we are confident that his 53 total pressures from 2015 will translate to similar pass-rushing success in the NFL. Boise State S Darian Thompson The NFL has gone through a bit of a dryspell in terms of identifying talent at the free safety position, thus we have some excitement when breaking down Thompson’s all-around game. He has the size, strength and tackling ability to make plays in the box, but on film also demonstrated the instincts and athleticism needed to be a force in coverage as well. College QBs had an NFL passer rating of just 62.2 when throwing at him, and some of those very coverage skills have been on display her in Mobile. He has played with a toughness, confidence and proficiency on the back end that suggests he has a shot at developing into that ever-elusive stud free safety. South team Temple DT Matt Ioannidis While much of the media focus is going to be on blue-chip prospects like Mississippi DT Robert Nkemdiche, we are going to be even more intrigued with following Temple’s interior defender, who ranks fourth on the pass rush at the position (one spot ahead of Nkemdiche). Ioannidis had 37 total pressures in college, and we’ve seen firsthand this week why he was such a productive pass rusher in college. His first step quickness has proved difficult to handle for the North squad’s interior protectors, as he has been able to repeatedly get the jump on his man and either shoot the gap or engage and dictate play at the line of scrimmage in order to create havoc in the backfield. He did not grade out as positively against the run in college (ranked 42nd in the class), but in Mobile has used his athleticism to effectively hold his own at the point of attack better than he did in college. His play this week has him trending in the right direction, thus we would not be surprised to hear him selected on day two to a team like Tampa Bay in need of athleticism and depth on the defensive interior. Kansas State OG Cody Whitehair While Whitehair is a surprise as our top-graded offensive tackle, his size (just under 6-4 and right at 300 lbs) and play this week suggests he’s a more natural fit inside at the next level. On Tuesday he struggled at times to protect the edge in one-on-one and team drills, he rebounded on Wednesday with a sturdier performance, especially when taking reps inside at guard. He’s demonstrated the strength needed to hold his own at the line of scrimmage the footwork required to adjust to quick defenders trying to penetrate gaps inside. Although certainly not at one of the sexier (or for many teams, highly prioritized) prospects, Whitehair looks like the type of prospect that can be plugged into the starting lineup very early during his rookie season. Oklahoma OLB Eric Striker This draft class has a number of undersized pass rush specialists, and Striker ended the season as our second-ranked pass rusher at the 3-4 OLB position. While history shows that many NFL teams are likely to write him off because of his lack of natural size and bulk (he measured just over 5-11 and 228 pounds at Tuesday’s weigh-in), the team that takes the gamble on him is going to have an excellent third-down specialist. Striker tallied eight sacks and 48 combined hits and hurries his final year at Oklahoma, and while he hasn’t looked comfortable in off-the-ball drills here in Mobile, he has looked more athletically capable than the two stars on the North squad (Schobert and Fackrell). Attacking forward he’s displayed the ability to defeat blockers at the line of scrimmage to free himself to the QB, mirroring what we saw on his college film. He is unlikely to hear his name until day three of the draft, but with such a premium placed on being able to get to the quarterback, Striker clearly has a place in the NFL despite his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Spence is a "FREAK" athlete, but the Ecstacy addiction worries the crap out of me. What happens when he's given millions of dollars and his "Old Friends" come around with a bag full of Ecstacy??? Trouble. Don't know if MacDaddy wants the hastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Do you think Chan Gailey would like to have Braxton Miller in his bag of tricks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Spence is a "FREAK" athlete, but the Ecstacy addiction worries the crap out of me. What happens when he's given millions of dollars and his "Old Friends" come around with a bag full of Ecstacy??? Trouble. Don't know if MacDaddy wants the hastle. Yep,and that's the only reason he might be there at 20. Otherwise he's a top 10 pick. Macc has to be having flashbacks to to the Denver Pats game, and wondering what Spence could do for this D. Spence might be worth the ulcer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Do you think Chan Gailey would like to have Braxton Miller in his bag of tricks??? Of course. Have a hard time seeing it happening though. Think there will be more impactful players available at 20. Can't see Miller making it to 51. With only 6 picks can't see Macc making a move up to get him in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yep,and that's the only reason he might be there at 20. Otherwise he's a top 10 pick. Macc has to be having flashbacks to to the Denver Pats game, and wondering what Spence could do for this D. Spence might be worth the ulcer Smith from ND is a high character/High motor guy.... I might take him over Spence even w/ the loss of a season. He should be there at 20 also and may be back by December. "Spence might be worth the ulcer" Is he worth a possible suspension? That's my worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Smith from ND is a high character/High motor guy.... I might take him over Spence even w/ the loss of a season. He should be there at 20 also and may be back by December. "Spence might be worth the ulcer" Is he worth a possible suspension? That's my worry. Jaylon Smith is who I'm hoping will fall to 20. Yes, I would run up to the podium with the selection. Smith was a top 5 pick, maybe even the first pick in the draft. In all honesty I think some one will get antsy and pull the trigger on him before 20. if not I sure would. Smith is a high risk player. First, as you mentioned, he might have a Red shirt season. The fan base would go insane. Second, this was a very serious injury. Both an ACL, and MCL. Smith's game is based on SPEED and aggression. There is absolutely no guarantee that he would ever recover the speed he possessed that made him a special player. Again, like Spence, I think he's worth the risk. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Jon Ledyard @LedyardNFLDraft 7m7 minutes ago The player that had the best Senior Bowl week that no one is talking about: Notre Dame C/G Nick Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL 6m6 minutes ago Go under the helmet via @FBallGameplan w/Virginia DB Maurice Canady. Talked press coverage http://footballgameplan.com/fbgps-2016-reeses-senior-bowl-interview-maurice-canady/ … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL 14m14 minutes ago TURRON DAVENPORT Retweeted Bill S Jaffe Agreed. I saw him live vs San Diego St. Playmaker for sure. TURRON DAVENPORT added, Bill S Jaffe @BillJaffe @TDavenport_NFL got to watch him on tv here in the Bay he's going to help a team right away TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL 15m15 minutes ago TURRON DAVENPORT Retweeted Al Bundy Could definitely happen. TURRON DAVENPORT added, Al Bundy @Salt_the_Fries @Connor_J_Hughes @TDavenport_NFL Jets in Round 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Interesting. Surprise pick at #20? Remember 3 years ago when people thought Dallas was nuts to draft Travis Frederick? Who's laughing now? If no edge rusher or QB there, this pick would not piss me off at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 ND really pumps out smart/tough OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hybrid LB in the mold of Cards Buchannon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL 2h2 hours ago TURRON DAVENPORT Retweeted Guy Noah Spence is the real deal. Had an excellent practice week. Jason Spriggs at OL also. TURRON DAVENPORT added, Guy @Ravens_D @TDavenport_NFL Thought so, seen some media outlets listed OLB. Excited on Senior Bowl. Darian Thompson Noah Spence, CBs WRs OLB and OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL 38m38 minutes ago Was interviewing Maurice Canady and Braxton Miller popped up. He said Canady is one of better DBs he faced this wk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Joe Marino @TheJoeMarino 34m34 minutes ago Joe Marino Retweeted Jon Ledyard Same thing about his tape. For some reason there isn't much chatter on him but he is excellent. Joe Marino added, Jon Ledyard @LedyardNFLDraftThe player that had the best Senior Bowl week that no one is talking about: Notre Dame C/G Nick Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Emory Hunt @FBallGameplan 30m30 minutes ago #SeniorBowl North Team: Watch @USC_Athletics QB Cody Kessler's efficiency today. IMO, had the best week out the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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