SenorGato Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Potentially one of those freak athletes I want on the roster. Former TE, now a 6’6” 305 OT, also formerly the top HS basketball player in Delaware: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2017/12/15/brian-oneill-nfl-draft-pitt-football-pittsburgh-panthers-left-tackle-piesman-trophy/stories/201712310272 Regardless of O’Neill’s blocking prowess, that won’t be what he’s most remembered for while at Pitt. No, that would have to be his “Piesman Trophy”-winning exploitswith the ball in his hands, the once-in-a-lifetime lineman who not only had plays designed for him but also executed them in real games. O’Neill scored two touchdowns in 2016, both technically rushing scores, though one was on a throw back past the line of scrimmage from Nathan Peterman and the other was an end-around. I read somewhere he’s shooting for a 4.7 at the combine among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Can the guy block? or is he good at jumping out of swimming pools? A fast 40 for an OT is one of the most useless things going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilhermezmc Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 8 hours ago, Beerfish said: Can the guy block? or is he good at jumping out of swimming pools? A fast 40 for an OT is one of the most useless things going. For the little i've seen from him, he's very good at pass blocking. Don't know if he already have the strenght to play at a high level in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMan77 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 He can block. He also could play guard if needed too so that versatility is nice. I mean you draft him to be a tackle of course, but you can plug him anywhere he's needed outside of center. If he's not quite ready for the tackle spot he could still start at guard and work his way over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 10 hours ago, Beerfish said: Can the guy block? or is he good at jumping out of swimming pools? A fast 40 for an OT is one of the most useless things going. Is it an either/or thing? With the blocking and jumping I mean...It’s a great thing to be a freak athlete, that’s what this league is dominated by. Anyway O’Neill’s known on the field for his potential freakish athleticism and his pass peotection skillz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 If he can pass block I am all for the guy. I am not as concerned about run blocking for a LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 6’6” 298 with an 80” wingspan including 34 1/2” arms This is going to be my pick as soon as the Jets sign Cousins and the Broncos take Mayfield. That’s if he blows up the combine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/955879428822794240?s=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, SenorGato said: https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/955879428822794240?s=17 He impressed .. with that said Crosby is the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 https://mobile.twitter.com/colecubelic/status/956264420111536128/video/1 with this piece of Senior Bowl practice #tape you can clearly see O’Neill’s athleticism. Feet much nimble so quick arms long like road ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The Senior Bowl reports are killing O'Neill. It sounds like he's a project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 56 minutes ago, maury77 said: The Senior Bowl reports are killing O'Neill. It sounds like he's a project. Links!? I am not seeing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 6 hours ago, SenorGato said: Links!? I am not seeing this https://twitter.com/LedyardNFLDraft/status/956358004722618368 https://twitter.com/JonahTulsNFL/status/956358497746157568 https://twitter.com/JoshNorris/status/956351574615478272 https://twitter.com/SigmundBloom/status/956280193869582336 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to take him in the 3rd or 4th round so he can sit for a year and learn, but round 1 or 2 is crazy talk based upon what I'm reading. It makes sense as he is very new to the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 3rd or 4th round is an interesting leap based on 4 tweets. I mean I can find 4 tweets: https://twitter.com/JReidDraftScout/status/956261373113225216?s=17 https://twitter.com/RosterWatch/status/956260948716683264?s=17 https://twitter.com/JGleas/status/955934698177548288?s=17 https://twitter.com/mattphillips78/status/956173320420020224?s=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hit and miss at the Senior Bowl with guys like Cappa and Kolton Miller outplaying him Combine next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20andOut Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 1/24/2018 at 8:30 PM, SenorGato said: Feet much nimble so quick arms long like road ahead Did Yoda write this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Pitt consistently turns out great pros. Not sure why, but it just does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 If they get Cousins I'd rather Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 PFW NFL Draft: Winners and losers from the Senior Bowl LOSERS Pittsburgh OT Brian O’Neill Some observers thought O'Neill still did some good things, but others lamented his lack of protection polish for a player who clearly lacks power at 6-foot-6 and only 298 pounds. In practice sessions, he allowed far too many pressures – especially on counter moves inside – and appeared to get down on himself before rallying a bit later in the week. O'Neill is a salty player, and the former tight end has top-shelf athleticism for the position. But we think he needs a year of incubating and might not be the Day 2 lock he appeared to be coming into the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Day 3 steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Didn't test as an outright freak, but did have ideal measurements and topped OTs in the 40, 3 cone, and shuttle. Not bad drills to nail at his position...Still one of my favorite long term prospects in this draft and it's more convenient he's slipped than risen. For me an ideal second round pick for Los Yets, hopefully doesn't sneak into the first due to the OT dearth. I really would like to land him and Ragnow on draft day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 10:34 AM, C Mart said: PFW NFL Draft: Winners and losers from the Senior Bowl LOSERS Pittsburgh OT Brian O’Neill Some observers thought O'Neill still did some good things, but others lamented his lack of protection polish for a player who clearly lacks power at 6-foot-6 and only 298 pounds. In practice sessions, he allowed far too many pressures – especially on counter moves inside – and appeared to get down on himself before rallying a bit later in the week. O'Neill is a salty player, and the former tight end has top-shelf athleticism for the position. But we think he needs a year of incubating and might not be the Day 2 lock he appeared to be coming into the week. That answers the swimming pool thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 I'm also partial to Tyrell Crosby from Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, T0mShane said: That answers the swimming pool thing Fun fact: Jarron Gilbert threw up a 7.70 three cone drill at the combine as a DE/DT hyped for athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Jets are going to be running more of a ZBS scheme. O’Neill seems like an ideal ZBS LT with big time upside due to that athleticism. Needs a little time but Beachum should have the position under control for a year. Hopefully FA fills enough needs they can take a swing. Would make a ton of sense in R2. Potentially fill a long-term need at a premium position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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