Jets have strong FO representation at Bama Pro Day

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A Pro Days update from around our great land

The first wave of free agency has come and gone and has left several players -- Julius Peppers, Dunta Robinson, and yes, Karlos Dansby -- awash in money.

Now the sprint turns into a marathon as teams jockey for good deals among the so-called bargain unrestricted players. We should also start to see some movement in the restricted market if there is going to be any. (Personally, with a fully stocked draft class, I don't see a lot of team giving up draft picks for restricted players.)

And having said all that, it seems like a good time to get back to the college players.

If you haven't figured it out by now, that is where the Dolphins must look to reap the most improvement from 2009 to 2010. If the Dolphins are going to rise from third place in the AFC East, the drafted players are the ones that must help them do that.

(If anything happens in free agency -- such as interest in ILB Andra Davis or OT Adam Terry -- we'll swing back to that, but work with me here.)

As Pro Days are already underway throughout our land let me catch you up on some of those with the help of aspiring scout Chris Cordero.

Sixty-one schools were scheduled to have their Pro Days by now.

The most impressive Pro Day so far, in my humble, was at Alabama where every NFL team was represented and the freakin' New York Jets came with coach Rex Ryan, GM Mike Tannenbaum, and former Dolphin and current defensive line coach Bryan Cox among others.

A source tells me the Jets were there to take a close look at Terrence Cody. And he didn't disappoint, weighing in at 349 pounds, which is lower than he weighed at the Combine. Interestingly, Cody lifted only 22 bench-press reps of 225 pounds. That's amazing for you and me.

For an NFL nose tackle? Merely OK.

I nonetheless get the feeling the Jets are sizing up the Mount for a possible late first-round selection.

Rolando McClain also worked and his speed ranged from 4.69-4.74 depending on which scout's spo****ch you believed.

At the Baylor Pro Day, the report I get is that wide receiver David Gettis opened some eyes. He ran a 4.39 inthe 40 on some watches and that's pretty impressive considering the guy is 6-3 and 218 pounds.

At the Kansas Pro Day, WR Dezmon Briscoe ran a 4.51 in the 40 at 6-2 and 208. I'm told he look good, but not great in position drills, whatever that means.

I'm told perhaps the most impressive Pro Day so far has been turned in by Missouri LB Sean Weatherspoon. The 6-1, 239 pounder ran a 4.53 and 4.52 in the 40 which is blistering for an LB. And then he ripped off 35 reps on the bench press. Remember Cody had 22?

Weatherspoon, considered too small for a Bill Parcells prototype 3-4, is going to make someone a very good player as he's not just a workout warrior. He makes plays. I like this player. Noisey leader, to boot.

Quarterback Zac Robinson, another overachiever I like, was among 17 players to work at the Oklahoma State Pro Day. Robinson looked impressive in drills, I'm told. Russell Okung was obviously the star while WR Dez Bryant did not work, as I reported here two days ago.

Here is what Cordero says about Bryant: "No question he is the top WR talent in the draft - I think he is better than Michael Crabtree was last year. But being the best at your position shouldn't put you above working out and displaying your wares in front of decision-makers who will ultimately decide your fate and how much you will be paid. All I can say is, he'd better have an outstanding workout (and he'd better have a workout period) at the end of the month, or he could suffer a Randy Moss-like fall into the 20's despite having Top 5 talent."

The UAB Pro Day offered an interesting look at Joe Webb, a QB that is converting to WR for the pros.

"He appeared to be a very good athlete when I saw him at the Senior Bowl, but wow," Cordero said of the workout. "He is about 6-4 and 223 pounds and ran in the 4.5 range. He did 21 reps on the bench and

posted a 42.5 inch vert, 11'6 broad jump, 6.55 3 cone, and 3.91 shuttle run - amazing numbers any way you slice them.

"He is very raw and for whatever reason reminds me of Matt Jones. He has great physical tools but will have to learn the nuances of the receiver position. He last played the position extensively in 2007. The Dolphins should have a good idea about him after coaching him in the Senior Bowl. I give him a 5th round grade."

From the Cincinnati Pro Day, Cordero reports:

"WR Mardy Gilyard improved his 40 time from the combine to the mid 4.4s. He also apparently looked more explosive in the other drills running in the 6.7s in the 3-cone and showing a 38.5 vertical leap. He has had great production throughout his career not just as a receiver but also as a return man. I give him a solid 3rd round grade.

"Potential 3-4 rush LB convert Alex Daniels showed off amazing athleticism with a 39-inch vertical and a 10'9 broad jump at 6-2 and 269 pounds. He is a late round sleeper who I give a 7th round grade. He had 8 sacks as a senior but will need to be coached up in his technique.

"Aaron Webster, a S, has also showed very well - running a 4.48, putting up 21 reps, and turning in a 10'3 broad jump at 6'1 1/2 and 207 pounds. He has played some CB but is mostly looked at as a SS right now. He had 6 ints throughout his career. I give him a 7th round grade and should be a ready-made special team standout."

Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Penn State are among the schools that conduct Pro Days next week. Michigan will conduct its Pro Day today. You think I'll have a midday update on what Brandon Graham did if he participates?

Read more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2010/03/the-first-wave-of-free-agency-has-come-and-gone-and-has-left-several-players----julius-peppers-dunta-robinson-and-yes-karl.html#ixzz0iZIu9C7c

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Somebody should tell this Fish writer that Cox is the Browns Defensive Line coach.

They may have been looking at Cody, but I

[slats]

Wow, did we have anyone in Cincinnati?

From the Cincinnati Pro Day, Cordero reports: "WR Mardy Gilyard improved his 40 time from the combine to the mid 4.4s. He also apparently looked more explosive in the other drills running in the 6.7s in the 3-cone and showing a 38.5 vertical leap. He has had great production throughout his career not just as a receiver but also as a return man. I give him a solid 3rd round grade.

"Potential 3-4 rush LB convert Alex Daniels showed off amazing athleticism with a 39-inch vertical and a 10'9 broad jump at 6-2 and 269 pounds. He is a late round sleeper who I give a 7th round grade. He had 8 sacks as a senior but will need to be coached up in his technique.

"Aaron Webster, a S, has also showed very well - running a 4.48, putting up 21 reps, and turning in a 10'3 broad jump at 6'1 1/2 and 207 pounds. He has played some CB but is mostly looked at as a SS right now. He had 6 ints throughout his career. I give him a 7th round grade and should be a ready-made special team standout."

I've heard nothing but good things about Gilyard, but the Jets don't have a 3rd round pick to spend on him - if this guy's right about his draft grade.

I know a lot of folks here want to see the Jets target OLB and S early, but I really don't (and don't expect them to). Quality prospects in the later rounds at those positions are far more appealing. A couple special teamers who can develop and start in the future works just fine for me.

[CoachTsurfing]

Wow, did we have anyone in Cincinnati?

I've heard nothing but good things about Gilyard, but the Jets don't have a 3rd round pick to spend on him - if this guy's right about his draft grade.

I know a lot of folks here want to see the Jets target OLB and S early, but I really don't (and don't expect them to). Quality prospects in the later rounds at those positions are far more appealing. A couple special teamers who can develop and start in the future works just fine for me.

with the moves we made, I think we could almost go bpa. We need a de, olb, wr, s. But none of those positions are we in dire need. I could even see us trading down for someone that is interested in Tebow.

[abyzmul]

Somebody should tell this Fish writer that Cox is the Browns Defensive Line coach.

Yeah, as bad as our beat writers can get, this Retardo Salguero is possibly the worst excuse for a sports writer I have ever seen.

[HessStation]

From today...

LeGarrette Blount looked good again, 4.53 at 238lbs.

Jason Worilds ran a 4.47...wow!!!

Patrick Robinson 4.38 (I think he just ran back into the first)

Myron Rolle no show, ouch was already dropping

[nodimwithere]

Terrence Cody takes up a lot of space in the D line, that's for sure. I am not sure he is first round drafting material, however.

1/ He is slow. He was timed at something like 5.71 in the 40... turtles go faster than that.

2/ The weight problem. Yes, he can lose weight when he puts his mind to it, can he be trusted not to eat himself out of a position in the NFL?

With the defensive talent available in this draft, i would not be surprised to see Cody slip all the way out of the first round.

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I think someone will take him in the first. (Hope it

[joebabyny]

with the moves we made, I think we could almost go bpa. We need a de, olb, wr, s. But none of those positions are we in dire need. I could even see us trading down for someone that is interested in Tebow.

I agree on the jets really freeing themselves up to go BAP. I think they are more likely to trade up than down though.

[CoachTsurfing]

I think someone will take him in the first. (Hope it

[ZachEY]

I think someone will take him in the first. (Hope it

[SMC]

From today...

LeGarrette Blount looked good again, 4.53 at 238lbs.

Jason Worilds ran a 4.47...wow!!!

Patrick Robinson 4.38 (I think he just ran back into the first)

Myron Rolle no show, ouch was already dropping

GTFOH!!!

4.47??? That's crazy for Worilds.

Myrone Rolle was a good story. Unfortunately, he's not a good football player. His measurables and production screamed mid to later rounder at best. The Oxford hype made people think better of him than he is.

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GTFOH!!!

4.47??? That's crazy for Worilds.

Myrone Rolle was a good story. Unfortunately, he's not a good football player. His measurables and production screamed mid to later rounder at best. The Oxford hype made people think better of him than he is.

Fast track at VT. He's a good athlete, but scouts are going to tick that time up a bit.

[JohnnyHector]

Perhaps Rex is looking at Cody so that he won't be the fattest guy on the sideline next year...

[Klecko73isGod]

Much rather have a guy with spotty film who's a freak athlete.

But he's not a freak athlete. He's just a big overrated pile of crap. I really hope we don't waste a pick on this bum.

[Stonehands]

Terrance Cody is another version of Jimmy Kennedy. Kennedy has remained in the league, but is just a guy. I don't see anything spectacular from Cody. He would sit behind Pouha if we drafted him.

[JohnnyHector]

But he's not a freak athlete. He's just a big overrated pile of crap. I really hope we don't waste a pick on this bum.

I may be mistaken, but I think that was a not-so-thinly veiled Gholston joke.

[Klecko73isGod]

I may be mistaken, but I think that was a not-so-thinly veiled Gholston joke.

I hope so. I want no part of Mount Cody.

[SMC]

Terrence Cody isn't a football player.

He's just a really big fat guy who's workout regiment consists of eating hotdogs and twinkies, and is put in the middle of the field to take up space.

His strength has to do solely with his girth. He has no muscle development. Guys like Jenkins, Williams, Wilfork, and Hampton are extremely strong individuals. Hampton, in fact, has won multiple NFL strong man competitions held Pro Bowl week.

Cody doesn't have the strength to be in that category. People can argue that he'll get stronger in the NFL, but will he? Will he have the motivation after getting is big payday to do the work necessary? He lost waterweight in dropping weight this pre-draft time. He didn't add strength.

[JohnnyHector]

He's just a really big fat guy who's workout regiment consists of eating hotdogs and twinkies

In other words, he'd be a perfect addition to JN.

[SMC]

In other words, he'd be a perfect addition to JN.

+1

[afosomf]

Thank Gawd Cody is going to Steelers or Chargers, All he does it make plays he is a NT that cannot be moved.

Call me When you guys actually have real data to bash.

[JiF]

Terrence Cody isn't a football player.

He's just a really big fat guy who's workout regiment consists of eating hotdogs and twinkies, and is put in the middle of the field to take up space.

His strength has to do solely with his girth. He has no muscle development. Guys like Jenkins, Williams, Wilfork, and Hampton are extremely strong individuals. Hampton, in fact, has won multiple NFL strong man competitions held Pro Bowl week.

Cody doesn't have the strength to be in that category. People can argue that he'll get stronger in the NFL, but will he? Will he have the motivation after getting is big payday to do the work necessary? He lost waterweight in dropping weight this pre-draft time. He didn't add strength.

Pretty much. Its amazing to me the amount of love he got. The blocked FG that saved their season is the only reason why he gets talked about besides his size.

He's really not very good. The guy never recorded a sack in college. Literally, how is that possible? I mean I know thats not his job, but my god, you'd think he'd stumble upon 1 once in 2 years of play. Nearly all his tackles were assists because he's too slow to get to a runner alone. Really, thats just pathetic in a run heavy league like the SEC when you are the NT of a team like Bama.

Definitely someone I thought was a good prospect at one point and someone I wanted for the Jets...but after further review. I want nothing to do with him.

[JohnnyHector]

Call me When you guys actually have real data to bash.

You want real data? How about 42DDD?

[Vicious89x]

Pretty much. Its amazing to me the amount of love he got. The blocked FG that saved their season is the only reason why he gets talked about besides his size.

He's really not very good. The guy never recorded a sack in college. Literally, how is that possible? I mean I know thats not his job, but my god, you'd think he'd stumble upon 1 once in 2 years of play. Nearly all his tackles were assists because he's too slow to get to a runner alone. Really, thats just pathetic in a run heavy league like the SEC when you are the NT of a team like Bama.

Definitely someone I thought was a good prospect at one point and someone I wanted for the Jets...but after further review. I want nothing to do with him.

skippy...

come back, to me... with reel stats

[JiF]

You want real data? How about 42DDD?

That aint no training bra.

skippy...

come back, to me... with reel stats

Skippys r 4 zippys

Side note, the "all he does is make plays" reference is outstanding. Zero sacks in his career. A total of 18 solo tackles in his career which might be a generous number. 1 FF. 1 Blocked FG (the only play he actually ever made).

Now thats a playmaker!!!!

[Aten]

Myrone Rolle was a good story. Unfortunately, he's not a good football player. His measurables and production screamed mid to later rounder at best. The Oxford hype made people think better of him than he is.

Rolle was the highest-rated recruit in the country four years ago, and that doesn't happen without the requisite chops. He just doesn't seem like he's all that interested in a career in the NFL.

[Vicious89x]

That aint no training bra.

Skippys r 4 zippys

Side note, the "all he does is make plays" reference is outstanding. Zero sacks in his career. A total of 18 solo tackles in his career which might be a generous number. 1 FF. 1 Blocked FG (the only play he actually ever made).

Now thats a playmaker!!!!

I miss those genuinely thought provoking posts and superior punctuation.

Cody is overrated and I couldn't agree more. Although I'm sure the observation that he's a playmaker isn't blurred at all by homerism.

[RutgersJetFan]

Rolle was the highest-rated recruit in the country four years ago, and that doesn't happen without the requisite chops. He just doesn't seem like he's all that interested in a career in the NFL.

It's weird, I remember heading over to Princeton to check out a game when Scout ranked him accordingly (I think it was against Blair), and you were just completely blown away by how all over the field that kid was. The only other two players I remember seeing dominate the high school level in person like that were Cushing and Kim Herring actually. I still can't believe he didn't do more in his college career.

Have to agree. There's so much natural ability in that kid it's just astounding, and the fact that he's not worked himself up to a 1st round grade with what he's capable of is a pretty obvious sign that the guy's focused on saving kids in the Bahamas or some **** like that.

[dbatesman]

Thank Gawd Cody is going to Steelers or Chargers, All he does it make plays he is a NT that cannot be moved.

Call me When you guys actually have real data to bash.

Psst..."all he does it [sic] make plays he is a [sic] NT that cannot be moved" don't really qualify as "data" either.

[RutgersJetFan]

Also, not for nothing, but when it comes to NT prospects with first-round potential, any team who plays a 3-4 that doesn't send the entire FO out to scout him deserves to be beaten mercilessly with those baseball bats from Escape from New York.

[ZachEY]

But he's not a freak athlete. He's just a big overrated pile of crap. I really hope we don't waste a pick on this bum.

I was commenting that he said he didn't like the guy but he 'looks good on film', and making a gholston remark.

[Thai Jet]

Wow, did we have anyone in Cincinnati?

I've heard nothing but good things about Gilyard, but the Jets don't have a 3rd round pick to spend on him - if this guy's right about his draft grade.

I know a lot of folks here want to see the Jets target OLB and S early, but I really don't (and don't expect them to). Quality prospects in the later rounds at those positions are far more appealing. A couple special teamers who can develop and start in the future works just fine for me.

I think he'll be GONE by the time our 3rd round pick came up anyway.

[BroadwayJoe12]

Terrence Cody isn't a football player.

He's just a really big fat guy who's workout regiment consists of eating hotdogs and twinkies, and is put in the middle of the field to take up space.

His strength has to do solely with his girth. He has no muscle development. Guys like Jenkins, Williams, Wilfork, and Hampton are extremely strong individuals. Hampton, in fact, has won multiple NFL strong man competitions held Pro Bowl week.

Cody doesn't have the strength to be in that category. People can argue that he'll get stronger in the NFL, but will he? Will he have the motivation after getting is big payday to do the work necessary? He lost waterweight in dropping weight this pre-draft time. He didn't add strength.

It's not as if Cody is pathetically weak; 22 reps on bench when you're 6'4 with long arms, while having a shoulder injury, isn't terrible. It's not the low to mid 30's like Jenkins, Wilfork, hampton and Williams, but he's shown that he's recently been dedicated to keeping his weight down and doing what he needs to do to be succesfull. I see no reason why he won't get any stronger.

Secondly, I don't find bench a solid barometer for measuring anyone's power. How often do these players have a flat board behind them while they're pushing an Olineman in front of them?? Bottom line is that Cody is extremely difficult/almost impossible to move and is fairly agile for his size. Right now, he's not an elite prospect, but with work, I see no reason he can't be a very good NT in the league. I'd take him in the bottom of the first to top of the second easily.

But I guess i can see why others wouldn't wanna touch him. But remember, Jenkins had weight problems and has weight clauses in his contract.

[afosomf]

I miss those genuinely thought provoking posts and superior punctuation.

Cody is overrated and I couldn't agree more. Although I'm sure the observation that he's a playmaker isn't blurred at all by homerism.

Do not want Cody in NY, a 400 pd kid who can dunk a basketball is not an athlete, BTW the Gators could not run a lick with him in the middle, any a$$hat knows the value of a NT, it is taking on double teams so LB's can get all the tackles.. The reason for not getting any sacks is that he had 2-3 guys

on him at all time and He did not play on 3rd down passing situations because he was at 354 and saban made it clear he had to be 350.

Hoping Steelers get him. Judging a NT on a 40 time is a$$inine. I do bet he could beat jif in a 40 with ease.