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01-25-2012, 01:39 PM
• Oklahoma St. QB Brandon Weeden (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was very impressive and by far best quarterback on the team. Weeden showed nice intermediate zip on the ball and was terrific outside the hash marks, hitting out and timing routes with velocity while showing off an impressive arc on deep passes. The guy was simply on the money. Weeden required some coaching on footwork and taking shorter strides from under center but seemed to take it well. Very good outside the hash marks too, hitting out routes and timing routes with a ton of velocity. Impressive arc on the ball in deep passes.
• Arizona QB Nick Foles (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) couldn’t throw deep and balls were going out of bounds around the sideline by fifteen yards. Foles tended to float the ball and didn't always throw a clean spiral. On the positive side Foles flashed polished technique and a good release, but pump faked a lot which threw off his timing and accuracy. Foles didn’t look like a guy who would be a starting signal caller at the next level today.
• Arkansas WR Joe Adams (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was very impressive today, proving to be quick in and out of his breaks and only being stopped when jammed at the line. On way particular play Adams had a nice catch on a short crossing pattern and didn’t lose much speed afterwards. Adams appears to be a prototypical slot option.
• Arizona WR Juron Criner (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) had a great day. Criner catches the ball in front of him and rarely uses his body. Criner was a bit slow off of the snap, takes a while to accelerate and dropped one poorly thrown pass from Lindley that went off of his fingertips. However, most of the day was Criner getting physical with corners and separated better than expected, pulling away and reeling in a number of tough catches. Criner was also pretty crisp as a route runner.
• Louisiana-Lafayette TE Ladarius Green (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was very solid and is a smooth hands catcher. Even though Green leaves much to be desired as a blocker and got handled in coverage by Markelle Martin it’s difficult to not be intrigued by this rangy athlete when you see him on the field. Green also attacks the ball in the air and is aggressive in going after it. Green can be a dangerous weapon in the red zone as well.
• L.S.U. TE DeAngelo Peterson (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) looked really fluid for a tight end. Peterson also showcased soft hands, catching one nice pass in particular from Weeden in traffic during 7-on-7’s and finding holes in zones. Peterson isn’t much of a blocker and didn’t appear to be overly dynamic, but has some ability.
• Florida St. OT Zebrie Sanders (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) wasn’t dominant and probably lost about as many battles as he won. However, it’s important to remember that Sanders was facing off against guys like Quinton Coples, Courtney Upshaw and Melvin Ingram, who could all be off the board before the second half of round one. The most impressive thing about Sanders today was hot physical he played, showing a real nasty streak that you don’t always see from athletic blockers. If anyone ever accuses Sanders of being a finesse player they should be referred to today’s practice film.
• After today it is difficult to imagine Cordy Glenn (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Georgia playing left tackle at the next level. Glenn just couldn’t seem to move his feet well enough laterally and struggled to stay in front of dynamic pass rushers. However, Glenn can be an elite right tackle or guard. In 11-on-11’s Glenn got a great push versus Kheeston Randall.
• Illinois OT Jeff Allen (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) got the best of Courtney Upshaw in the 11-on-11’s but that was a rare bright spot. Overall Allen did not look particularly good, struggling in pass protection and not getting much push in the run game. Allen is a ‘tweener who may not be athletic enough for the left side or physical enough for the right side.
• Baylor C Philip Blake (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) isn’t flashy but was able to get the job done for the most part, although he was often matched up against the lower rated defensive tackles.
• U.A.B. OT Matt McCants (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) is a very imposing figure on the field but the results weren’t always as impressive, with the Rattler blocker up and down all day. With that said McCants did have some very bright moments, showing great feet to protect the edge against Courtney Upshaw in 1-on-1’s and Melvin Ingram in the 11-on-11’s.
• While most consider Alabama's Courtney Upshaw (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) to be a linebacker he actually worked with the defensive lineman all day long. Upshaw was able to beat the likes of Matt McCants and James Brown but basically battled to a draw against more highly-rated blockers such as Zebrie Sanders.
• Melvin Ingram (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of South Carolina is an extremely crafty pass rusher. At one point in the 11-on-11’s Ingram beat his man three consecutive times and utilized a different move / counter (swim, power, speed) on each. Ingram also flew by Jeff Allen in 1-on-1 drills. Ingram wasn't flashy, but he was certainly very effective.
• North Carolina DE Quinton Coples (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) isn’t particularly dynamic but still impressive and it was clear the Tar Heel star was one of the most talented players on a stacked squad. It was a joy to watch Coples go head-to-head against Zebrie Sanders, with each winning and losing their fair share of the matchups. Coples also beat Jeff Allen a couple of times in both 1-on-1’s and 11-on-11’s and even showed some ability to run the arc against Matt McCants.
• Clemson DT Brandon Thompson and Florida DT Jaye Howard will likely be haunting the dreams of Will Blackwell (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) for the foreseeable future. Blackwell was simply overmatched on the field today and it’s still unclear how or why he got an invite. Credit Thompson and Howard for beating the guy like a drum all day long though. Texas A&M DT Tony Jerod-Eddie got the best of Blackwell too. Howard also beat Cordy Glenn on one rep with a really nice inside move while Thompson was effective against William Vlachos.
• It’s hard to believe the Senior Bowl has ever had a group of faster, more athletic linebackers. Zach Brown (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of North Carolina looked every bit the part of a first round pick in drills while Sean Spence (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Miami (FL), Nigel Bradham (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Florida St. and Keenan Robinson of Texas also looked extremely fluid. To call this group impressive would be an understatement.
• Jake Bequette (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Arkansas looked much more comfortable today after struggling on Monday. Bequette, who is making the transition to linebacker this week, was still a bit deliberate with his footwork but held his own at the new position.
• North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) showcased exciting athleticism and tried to make plays where he could. During the drills Jenkins leapt for a high pass but it went off of his fingers. Jenkins looked smooth in his backpedal and flipped his hips well but struggled to match up to the physicality of bigger wideouts. Jenkins went up against Chris Rainey a few times and was beat deep on one of the most memorably plays of the day.
• Georgia CB Brandon Boykin (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) dropped a ball in pass catching drills but showed no fear, going toe-to-toe with Jeff Fuller and making the Aggie star work for the catch. Boykin may always be limited due to his less than ideal size, but he is very smooth and is able to turn and run with just about anyone. In fact, Boykin flashed borderline elite make-up speed.
• Oklahoma St. S Markelle Martin (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was outstanding. Martin looked fluid in drills and in the 1-on-1’s read Ladarius Green like a book before getting in front of him to break up a pass. Martin’s footwork drills were by far the best of any defensive back in this group. In the 11-on-11’s Martin seemed to have a real good feel for the game and was more than willing to help in run support.
The Washington Redskins did an excellent coaching job, maximizing the number of one-on-one reps and putting the players in good situations to be properly evaluated. It usually takes a couple of practices to get a good feel for all of the prospects but there were a number of awfully impressive performances from the South squad today. The question is will those who stood out be able to maintain that momentum and will those who had some issues be able to turn things around? Only time will tell, but as always this South team is undeniably loaded with talent.
note: The Redskins are concern #1 for me as per Brandon Weeden. Them coaching there will not help matters at all for the Dolphins.
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• Arizona QB Nick Foles (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) couldn’t throw deep and balls were going out of bounds around the sideline by fifteen yards. Foles tended to float the ball and didn't always throw a clean spiral. On the positive side Foles flashed polished technique and a good release, but pump faked a lot which threw off his timing and accuracy. Foles didn’t look like a guy who would be a starting signal caller at the next level today.
• Arkansas WR Joe Adams (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was very impressive today, proving to be quick in and out of his breaks and only being stopped when jammed at the line. On way particular play Adams had a nice catch on a short crossing pattern and didn’t lose much speed afterwards. Adams appears to be a prototypical slot option.
• Arizona WR Juron Criner (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) had a great day. Criner catches the ball in front of him and rarely uses his body. Criner was a bit slow off of the snap, takes a while to accelerate and dropped one poorly thrown pass from Lindley that went off of his fingertips. However, most of the day was Criner getting physical with corners and separated better than expected, pulling away and reeling in a number of tough catches. Criner was also pretty crisp as a route runner.
• Louisiana-Lafayette TE Ladarius Green (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was very solid and is a smooth hands catcher. Even though Green leaves much to be desired as a blocker and got handled in coverage by Markelle Martin it’s difficult to not be intrigued by this rangy athlete when you see him on the field. Green also attacks the ball in the air and is aggressive in going after it. Green can be a dangerous weapon in the red zone as well.
• L.S.U. TE DeAngelo Peterson (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) looked really fluid for a tight end. Peterson also showcased soft hands, catching one nice pass in particular from Weeden in traffic during 7-on-7’s and finding holes in zones. Peterson isn’t much of a blocker and didn’t appear to be overly dynamic, but has some ability.
• Florida St. OT Zebrie Sanders (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) wasn’t dominant and probably lost about as many battles as he won. However, it’s important to remember that Sanders was facing off against guys like Quinton Coples, Courtney Upshaw and Melvin Ingram, who could all be off the board before the second half of round one. The most impressive thing about Sanders today was hot physical he played, showing a real nasty streak that you don’t always see from athletic blockers. If anyone ever accuses Sanders of being a finesse player they should be referred to today’s practice film.
• After today it is difficult to imagine Cordy Glenn (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Georgia playing left tackle at the next level. Glenn just couldn’t seem to move his feet well enough laterally and struggled to stay in front of dynamic pass rushers. However, Glenn can be an elite right tackle or guard. In 11-on-11’s Glenn got a great push versus Kheeston Randall.
• Illinois OT Jeff Allen (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) got the best of Courtney Upshaw in the 11-on-11’s but that was a rare bright spot. Overall Allen did not look particularly good, struggling in pass protection and not getting much push in the run game. Allen is a ‘tweener who may not be athletic enough for the left side or physical enough for the right side.
• Baylor C Philip Blake (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) isn’t flashy but was able to get the job done for the most part, although he was often matched up against the lower rated defensive tackles.
• U.A.B. OT Matt McCants (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) is a very imposing figure on the field but the results weren’t always as impressive, with the Rattler blocker up and down all day. With that said McCants did have some very bright moments, showing great feet to protect the edge against Courtney Upshaw in 1-on-1’s and Melvin Ingram in the 11-on-11’s.
• While most consider Alabama's Courtney Upshaw (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) to be a linebacker he actually worked with the defensive lineman all day long. Upshaw was able to beat the likes of Matt McCants and James Brown but basically battled to a draw against more highly-rated blockers such as Zebrie Sanders.
• Melvin Ingram (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of South Carolina is an extremely crafty pass rusher. At one point in the 11-on-11’s Ingram beat his man three consecutive times and utilized a different move / counter (swim, power, speed) on each. Ingram also flew by Jeff Allen in 1-on-1 drills. Ingram wasn't flashy, but he was certainly very effective.
• North Carolina DE Quinton Coples (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) isn’t particularly dynamic but still impressive and it was clear the Tar Heel star was one of the most talented players on a stacked squad. It was a joy to watch Coples go head-to-head against Zebrie Sanders, with each winning and losing their fair share of the matchups. Coples also beat Jeff Allen a couple of times in both 1-on-1’s and 11-on-11’s and even showed some ability to run the arc against Matt McCants.
• Clemson DT Brandon Thompson and Florida DT Jaye Howard will likely be haunting the dreams of Will Blackwell (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) for the foreseeable future. Blackwell was simply overmatched on the field today and it’s still unclear how or why he got an invite. Credit Thompson and Howard for beating the guy like a drum all day long though. Texas A&M DT Tony Jerod-Eddie got the best of Blackwell too. Howard also beat Cordy Glenn on one rep with a really nice inside move while Thompson was effective against William Vlachos.
• It’s hard to believe the Senior Bowl has ever had a group of faster, more athletic linebackers. Zach Brown (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of North Carolina looked every bit the part of a first round pick in drills while Sean Spence (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Miami (FL), Nigel Bradham (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Florida St. and Keenan Robinson of Texas also looked extremely fluid. To call this group impressive would be an understatement.
• Jake Bequette (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) of Arkansas looked much more comfortable today after struggling on Monday. Bequette, who is making the transition to linebacker this week, was still a bit deliberate with his footwork but held his own at the new position.
• North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) showcased exciting athleticism and tried to make plays where he could. During the drills Jenkins leapt for a high pass but it went off of his fingers. Jenkins looked smooth in his backpedal and flipped his hips well but struggled to match up to the physicality of bigger wideouts. Jenkins went up against Chris Rainey a few times and was beat deep on one of the most memorably plays of the day.
• Georgia CB Brandon Boykin (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) dropped a ball in pass catching drills but showed no fear, going toe-to-toe with Jeff Fuller and making the Aggie star work for the catch. Boykin may always be limited due to his less than ideal size, but he is very smooth and is able to turn and run with just about anyone. In fact, Boykin flashed borderline elite make-up speed.
• Oklahoma St. S Markelle Martin (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) was outstanding. Martin looked fluid in drills and in the 1-on-1’s read Ladarius Green like a book before getting in front of him to break up a pass. Martin’s footwork drills were by far the best of any defensive back in this group. In the 11-on-11’s Martin seemed to have a real good feel for the game and was more than willing to help in run support.
The Washington Redskins did an excellent coaching job, maximizing the number of one-on-one reps and putting the players in good situations to be properly evaluated. It usually takes a couple of practices to get a good feel for all of the prospects but there were a number of awfully impressive performances from the South squad today. The question is will those who stood out be able to maintain that momentum and will those who had some issues be able to turn things around? Only time will tell, but as always this South team is undeniably loaded with talent.
note: The Redskins are concern #1 for me as per Brandon Weeden. Them coaching there will not help matters at all for the Dolphins.
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