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Dez Bryant Unsure About 2010 NFL Draft

Oct 28, 2014 10:26 AM

Dez Bryant says he hasn't decided yet whether he'll enter the NFL draft after the NCAA ruled that he will remain ineligible for the rest of his junior season at Oklahoma State. "As of right now, I'm just thinking about what's going on right now. This is what I'm focused on," Bryant told ESPN in an interview taped in Dallas on Wednesday. "I'm just going to let all that take care of itself. God's got the best decision for me and I'm going to go from there." Bryant has missed the last four games for the 13th-ranked Cowboys after being declared ineligible by the school for lying to an NCAA investigator looking into Bryant's offseason meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders.

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RealGM's 2010 NFL Mock Draft, Version 2.0

May 10, 2014 12:52 PM

This is still just an exercise in pure speculation, though this time around I tried to place myself in the GM chair more than the previous version. Many underclassmen are included here, and there exists a good chance that at least some of them will not declare early even with the potential for a rookie wage scale. I take the approach that if I include one, I might as well include them all. The agents have a very powerful sales tool to entice early declarations this year, with the (hopefully) impending new CBA. The draft order is based on my projected final finishing order after seven weeks of the NFL season. No doubt there will be some swings there, so don?t be offended if I have your beloved team eight spots higher than where they will finish. These are for fun and to give you a general idea of the range that a particular player will be drafted, based on my talks with scouts, front office personnel, some agents and my own opinions. Round 1 1. St. Louis Rams: Jake Locker, QB, Washington Marc Bulger?s successor has vastly improved under Coach Steve Sarkisian, and his experience of playing for a bad college team is a desirable attribute for a Rams team that doesn?t figure to be in for a quick fix. His mobility, leadership, and attitude will go a long way in that locker room. 2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska The giant has the agility and athleticism to play anywhere on the DL and make a huge impact. The Bucs are in the painful process of overhauling the entire defensive roster and badly need a building block up front. 3. Tennessee Titans: Jimmy Claussen, QB, Notre Dame I?m not convinced Claussen is going to leave, but if he does he will be hard for the Titans to overlook. Tennessee needs a commanding young presence at QB that can ease the burden off the running game. 4. Cleveland Browns: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee What, no QB? Given their experiences with prominent QBs with balky shoulders (Chad Pennington, Kyle Boller), I have a real hard time seeing Eric Mangini and George Kokinis taking a chance on Sam Bradford here. Berry is a dynamic playmaker that can tackle and create turnovers, something the Browns arguably need worse than a QB anyways. This being Mangini, expect them to trade down and take a WR in the 20s if this were reality. 5. Kansas City Chiefs: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State In order to justify their asinine investment in Matt Cassel, Scot Pioli and the Chiefs decide the best way to do that is by giving him better weapons. Bryant compares to Calvin Johnson and could form a lethal 1-2 punch with Dwayne Bowe and just might wind up grading out higher than any other player in this draft. 6. Detroit Lions: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma His stock is slipping a little, but McCoy is a proven disruptive force on the DL, which is precisely what the doctor ordered in Detroit. His quickness and ability to shed blocks give McCoy a chance to be special. 7. Oakland Raiders: Russell Okung, T, Oklahoma State He fits the Al Davis draftee profile--big, fast, strong, not as skilled as some would like but with potential to be dominant. You can bet a coach like Tom Cable, an OL coach at heart, will lobby for this pick. 8. Washington Redskins: Colt McCoy, QB, Texas Whoever the new coach might be will want a clean slate and a QB to build around. McCoy has the athleticism, pluck, and accuracy to make it in the mold of Jeff Garcia, a guy who is a winner as much as he?s a good QB. They sorely need that in DC. 9. San Francisco 49ers (from CAR): Taylor Mays, S, USC An athletic monster with questionable football IQ, Mays is an intimidating presence that Coach Singletary can put to good use. This is the pick the Panthers gave up to draft Everette Brown; think they want it back? 10. Seattle Seahawks: Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma This is probably too high for Williams, who best projects as a RT in the NFL. He could be a very good one, however, and the Seahawks need brand new bookends and must take the chance here. 11. Buffalo Bills: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama The heart, soul, and sledgehammer of the best college defense, McClain reminds some of Ray Lewis coming out of Miami. Big, quick, and fearless, McClain brings an added dimension to the Buffalo defense. His durability is a plus for a team that has lost more than 50 starts to LBs over the last two seasons by the end of 2009. 12. Miami Dolphins: Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse Williams is flying up draft boards and impressing scouts with his blend of size, speed, and hands. The Dolphins need to get more Chad Henne-friendly wideouts, and Williams fits the bill. 13. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida Forget whatever the Jaguars might need more, because this pick is more about the financial viability of keeping the franchise in northern Florida. Tebow is a local icon, aside from being a unique talent. How well that translates to NFL success is a nasty debate. 14. New York Jets: Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida The replacement for el busto Vernon Gholston is a player with an eerie resemblance to him coming out of Ohio State. Dunlap is more physical specimen than polished product, but he?s shown enough to merit 1st round risk. 15. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson A versatile speedster in the mold of Chris Johnson, the lightning-fast Spiller provides excellent insurance against Frank Gore?s chronic injury woes. Put them together and the offense gets a whole new--and much-needed--dynamic. 16. Denver Broncos (from CHI): Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse Jones bears a strong stylistic and physical similarity to 2009 1st rounder Ziggy Hood, who transitioned to 3-4 DE, which is what Jones will do in Denver. That Broncos defense has been amazingly effective thus far, but it?s not a young group. 17. Baltimore Ravens: Joe Haden, CB, Florida Haden isn?t the biggest corner in the class, but he?s a proven run stuffer that doesn?t back down from anyone. The Ravens need more skilled youth on defense, and Haden?s loose hips are highly desirable. No, that?s not a gay slur... 18. San Diego Chargers: Charles Brown, T, USC He?s not a mauler, but he?s got the footwork and technique to keep Philip Rivers upright and comfortable. 19. Houston Texans: Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech The short-yardage and red zone woes scream out for a between-the-tackles pounder with some shiftiness. That describes Dwyer to a ?T?, and he can pair with Steve Slaton to make a nice 1-2 punch. 20. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU With the WR spots beyond Roddy White solid but unspectacular, the Falcons keep Matt Ryan happy with the playmaking LaFell. He reminds me a great deal of Roy Williams when he came out of Texas. 21. Dallas Cowboys: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho This isn?t the sexy pick most Cowboys fans will want, but one long-time scout tells me Iupati is the best G prospect since Alan Faneca. That will cure a whole lot of what ails the inconsistent Dallas offense. 22. Green Bay Packers: Selvish Capers, T, West Virginia Bears a strong stylistic resemblance to Joe Staley, another converted TE that morphed into a pretty good left tackle. The Cheeseheads might rain Velveeta on GM Ted Thompson if he doesn?t address the God-awful OL with this pick. 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona He?s missed 2009 with injury and that always poses concern, but his all-around skills are worthy of a 1st round risk to a team with patience and no immediate need. Sound like the Eagles...? 24. Arizona Cardinals: Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama The Cards have spent a lot of picks on behemoths to try and anchor the middle, with little success. Cody is cat-quick for being a buffet table away from 380 pounds, and has Shaun Rogers-like potential...and similar drawbacks. 25. Cincinnati Bengals: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan The Bengals defense is quickly improving but needs more depth and beef on the corners. Graham is very strong for his size and knows how to finish plays. 26. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN): Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma The shoulder injuries make Bradford quite similar to Chad Pennington--a hyper-accurate QB with arm strength and durability issues. When Chad has been healthy his teams consistently win a lot, and Bradford has every chance to achieve that as well. Matt Hasselbeck?s own durability questions make drafting a QB a priority, as Seneca Wallace is a good backup, nothing more. 27. Minnesota Vikings: Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri A rangy thumper who has improved at his deficiencies after somewhat surprisingly returning for his senior season, he fits well with what the Vikings ask of their LBs. Humble early prediction: this pick is traded to the Cleveland Browns for Brady Quinn and one of Cleveland?s 10 later picks. You read it here first! 28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma His injury knocks down his status from top 10-worthy, but if he checks out medically before the draft this is his absolute floor. Pittsburgh has had some success in drafting for what they?ll need 2 years from now, and with Heath Miller in place they can wait for Gresham without pushing him. 29. New York Giants: Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss He runs hot and cold, but Hardy has flashed some capability of translating his great length and power into being a pretty effective pass rusher. GM Jerry Reese loves value picks, and Hardy could be a top-10 talent. 30. New England Patriots: Charles Scott, RB, LSU Scott is exactly what the Patriots need for their offense--a between-the-tackles pounder with enough slipperiness to break it outside. He reminds some scouts of Michael Turner. 31. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Davis, T, Rutgers Davis hasn?t dominated as expected, but the junior has more than held his own on the left side. He has the athleticism and intelligence to handle the Colts? demanding blocking schemes. 32. New Orleans Saints: Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida An extremely instinctive backer with good, not great, range and tackling skills, Spikes is the sort of solid, tough linebacker the Saints need to keep improving their defense. Round 2 33. St. Louis Rams: Bryan Bulaga, T, Iowa. 34. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois 35. New England Patriots (from TEN): Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina 36. Cleveland Browns: Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State 37. Kansas City Chiefs: Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas 38. Detroit Lions: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State 39. Oakland Raiders: Syd?Quan Thompson, CB, California 40. Washington Redskins: Jahvid Best, RB, California 41. Carolina Panthers: Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati 42. Seattle Seahawks: Darrell Stuckey, S, Kansas 43. Buffalo Bills: Jason Fox, T, Miami FL 44. Miami Dolphins: Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina 45. New England Patriots (from JAX): Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota 46. Philadelphia Eagles (from NYJ)*: Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern *-this pick is contingent upon Lito Sheppard?s playing time, and he is on pace to hit the requirement that shifts the pick to the Eagles. If he doesn?t make the benchmark, this pick stays with the Jets and the traded pick becomes New York?s 4th rounder. 47. San Francisco 49ers: George Selvie, OLB, South Florida 48. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from CHI): Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State 49. Baltimore Ravens: Jordan Shipley, WR/PR, Texas 50. San Diego Chargers: Ricky Sapp, OLB, Clemson 51. Houston Texans: Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest 52. Kansas City Chiefs (from ATL): Eversen Griffen, DE/OLB, USC 53. Dallas Cowboys: Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M 54. Green Bay Packers: Nate Allen, S, South Florida 55. Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony McCoy, TE, USC 56. Arizona Cardinals: Bruce Campbell, T, Maryland 57. Cincinnati Bengals: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State 58. Denver Broncos: Chad Jones, S, LSU 59. Minnesota Vikings: D?Anthony Smith, DT, Louisiana Tech 60. Pittsburgh Steelers: Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia 61. New York Giants: Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech 62. New England Patriots: Kris O?Dowd, C, USC 63. Indianapolis Colts: Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon 64. New Orleans Saints: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State Jeff.Risdon@RealGM.com

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Bradford Plans To Enter 2010 NFL Draft

Oct 31, 2014 7:26 PM

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford plans to enter the 2010 NFL Draft. He will have season-ending surgery after injuring his right shoulder twice this season. Bradford will have the procedure on Wednesday, the school announced. "I dreamed about coming to Oklahoma my whole life," Bradford said Sunday in a statement. "That's the reason I came back for this season. And I came back to play, not sit on the bench. That's the reason I tried to play after the injury. I'm very disappointed that it didn't work out differently. "Under these circumstances, and after talking to several people, this is the right thing for me to do at this point." Bradford decided to return to the Sooners this season, turning down a chance to be a sure-fire first round pick in this past April's NFL Draft.

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Alex Smith Advising Bradford On Shoulder

Feb 17, 2014 8:36 AM

San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith had the same shoulder surgery that Sam Bradford will ultimately need. "We've been trading phone calls," Smith said Thursday. "He called, twice. When you've torn ligaments in your shoulder, it takes time to heal. It's different than other positions. When you take hits like that, it impairs your ability to throw the ball."

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Bradford Likely To Have Surgery

Oct 31, 2014 11:36 AM

Sam Bradford likely will announce he is having season-ending surgery on his shoulder, a source told ESPN's Joe Schad on Wednesday. Bradford re-injured his right shoulder on Oklahoma's second possession during a 16-13 loss to No. 3 Texas on Saturday. The quarterback had previously been out a month with a sprain of the AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. Bradford had been projected as an early NFL draft pick, but decided instead to return for his junior season with the Sooners.

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Scouting Round Table Discussion, Pt. I

Aug 16, 2014 8:07 PM

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with two NFL scouts for a nice conversation regarding a wide range of prospects and topics. One scout is a former NFL player currently employed by an AFC West team as a regional scout. The other is a longtime scout for a NFC South team, who frequent readers will recognize as someone I?ve interviewed in the past. The actual conversation went well beyond what is included here, and I have arranged to speak with both again before the end of the Bowl season. Some highlights: Jeff Risdon: Let?s jump right in with the quarterbacks. I know some are underclassmen, but give me your order on: Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Jevan Snead. AFC West Scout: McCoy is the easy #1 for me. I?d put Tebow next, then Snead. I?m not seeing a lot of NFL qualities out of Sam Bradford. He?s real accurate but his fastball isn?t fast, and he really struggles when you get pressure on him. He?s not going to get all that time at the next level. And you look at how his backup has done, it sort of takes off the buzz. NFC South Scout: I like Snead because he of what he?s done in Ole Miss? offense. The kid has made NFL throws from NFL formations. He needs some work... I would put McCoy next. I like his mobility and his awareness. I agree with (AFC West Scout, hereafter AW) about Bradford, the arm just isn?t enough. He?s got some Chad Pennington to him, but Chad was always the smartest cookie in the box. I don?t get that vibe from (Bradford). And you know, we?ve talked about the Tebow kid before. He?s a NFL fullback. I say that ?til I?m blue in the face, but there are people I know on our staff that think he?s the best player in the next draft. It won?t be my (butt) that goes down with him. Great kid but he ain?t no NFL quarterback. JR: Just so I?m straight, neither of you believe Sam Bradford is worth a high pick. Where would you slot him? AW: I like him in the compensatory picks after the third round. NS: You know he ain?t gonna last past 15 (#15 overall). Teams see that high profile QB and they can?t help themselves. Look at what Tampa did with that Freeman kid (Josh, Kansas State QB taken in the first round). That kid had 4th round written all over him and they took him, what, 20 (overall)? JR: Does Bradford?s shoulder injury have anything to do with his falling stock? AW: Some, yeah. He doesn?t have a rifle to begin with, so he needs to show he can make the longer throws. He?s got a lot of things that you want to see...the accuracy stands out. Maybe he?s the next Drew Brees, but I don?t see it. JR: Oklahoma products haven?t exactly translated real well to the NFL. How much does that factor? NS: (Bradford) ain?t no wide receiver. Those are the kids who can?t cut it. AW: I know some people worry about that, but it doesn?t bother me. JR: Any others that stand out worth mentioning? Maybe Dan Lefevour? Tim Hiller? Tony Pike? NS: Pass on Lefevour. He can go back to Canada with that softball. Tough kid but he puts too much air under the ball, even on short stuff. Pike?s got a shot if his shoulder stays good. He could make a nice backup if he doesn?t blow up his shoulder throwing that three quarters crap. I haven?t seen enough of the Hiller kid to comment. AW: You forgot Jake Locker up in Washington. He?s got some Matt Hasselbeck to him. They brought him in a real coach and he is just, wow, really taking off. Hiller is the best of those guys you brought up. Live arm, good feel for the game, nice touch. He?s got some Drew Bledsoe to him. Can?t move much but he can really sling it, and he?s got that kind of demeanor. Watch him take off after the season, after the Senior Bowl and those workouts. He could be this year?s Joe Flacco. I?m with (NS) on Lefevour, sorry Jeff, I know you like him. I know you see some Vince Young, but I see Bruce Gradkowski. It?s too bad because we?ve all seen him zip it, but the kid just doesn?t let it fly in games. JR: How much did Locker help himself with the USC game? AW: I?ll tell you what I took from that game. Jake Locker is a leader and a fighter. His intangibles are just through the roof. All that losing and he stayed positive and kept working his a** off. NS: (All he has been through at Washington) has to make him look real good to a bad team. I know a guy who compares him to John Elway when he was back at Stanford and they were terrible. They want it more when they come from lesser programs, like it ain?t been easy for ?em and they, you know, they know how to work. JR: Heading back to the MAC, a couple of prospects stand out to me. Talk to me about Barry Church (Toledo safety) and Taylor Price (Ohio wide receiver). AW: I wish there was a place for Barry Church (with his team). His problem is that he?s not really a safety and he?s not big enough to play linebacker. In a perfect world he?s a Tampa-2 Mike (middle backer) but he?s what, 215? Great college player, but he?s got to really pick up his coverage skills or else he won?t make it out of camp next summer. Your man Price (I am a proud Ohio graduate!) could really be something. Just like Mike Mitchell (Raiders 2nd rounder) last year. Taylor is big and he can flat-put fly, and he isn?t shy about it either. Nice hands, good blocker. He reminds me of Greg Jennings in a way. Probably not as polished but he?s got potential. NS: That kid (Price) can really go, lemme tell you. I caught their opener and he just jumps off the tape. That kid can fly and he?s pretty big. He ain?t real tall but he?s solid and he knows how to use his body. I got him for a 3rd round grade right now. You wanna know something? That kid got helped a lot when their QB (Boo Jackson) got hurt. The new QB (Theo Scott) throws a better ball and all that lets (Price) show off more. ...Church has a chance. I like how physical he is. He plays so damn shallow though. You can tell he played linebacker and that?s where he belongs. I see him like Adam Archuleta, a kid that can really thump in the box but can?t really cover. He?ll get drafted but he?s the kind of kid that has to make it on special teams before he gets a shot on defense. JR: Adam Archuleta tried to come back as a linebacker and didn?t make it. Any thoughts on a comparison to Roy Williams? AW: Kind of similar. I think (of) Aaron Rouse but Church is quite a bit smaller. Darnell Bing is probably the most like him. Church is a better football player than Darnell Bing, but that?s the transition curve for him. JR: A couple of prominent tight ends have recently come down with major injuries. What does that do to the stock for Jermaine Gresham and Rob Gronkowski? NS: No way we?re touching Gresham. That kid is damaged goods. I was never sold on his blocking to begin with, but that?s what, his third major knee surgery? I feel for the kid because I thought he was coming out (in 2009) and he went back to school to win a national title. And he got hurt again, (Bradford) gets hurt, and now he?s probably a 4th rounder if he?s lucky. AW: I don?t know about that. He?s still got a lot of very good football abilities. Obviously the knee issues mean he?s not a 1 (1st rounder) but if he checks out before the draft I could see him in the 2nd. He?s better as a receiver than Jermichael Finley or (Martellus) Bennett, the Cowboys tight end. JR: I?m very wary of his knee and I can?t get the image of Sergio Kindle (Texas LB) blowing him backwards out of my mind. What about Gronkowski? NS: Our scout out there called him a faster Jeremy Shockey. I?ve only seen him play a couple of times so I?ll stick with that. AW: The thing with him is, he just exudes ?football player? (yes he did actually use the finger-quotes!). I get the feeling he could be a hell of a linebacker if he wanted to be one. Now that he got hurt (back surgery) I would tell him to stay in school, you know, come back strong next year and erase the doubts. He?s every bit as good as Kellen Winslow and he?s not an a**hole. That whole program is getting better and he can really capitalize on that if he comes back. JR: Including the likely underclassmen, what positions are the strongest in this draft? NS: D-tackle is stacked, just stacked. Look at some of those kids. Gerald McCoy, the Oklahoma kid, he?s the best player in this draft. Tyson Jackson (#3 overall last April) can?t carry that kid?s water. The Alabama kid (Terrence Cody), if he doesn?t eat too much he?s a monster. Great zero technique nose. JR: Cody has a lot of similarities to Andre Smith, does that worry you? NS: No. Well, a little. The kid plays defense because he likes to be aggressive and hit people. Look at a big man like Grady Jackson. He?s (expletive) fat but he can still play. Cody is so much quicker than Grady. AW: I?m with (NS) on defensive tackle. You didn?t even mention Ndamukong Suh from Nebraska, and I would bet money he?s the first player drafted. You couldn?t design a better 3-4 defensive end, but he?s athletic enough to play the 3 (technique, a 4-3 DT spot). ...Arthur Jones up in Syracuse is going to be a good one. Plays a lot like Ziggy Hood from last year. I see Cody being a lot like Pat Williams. Let him clog the middle on first and second down, then bring in a quick rusher for passing downs. JR: I love Suh. I completely agree about his versatility and how he can fit all over a line. What about Marvin Austin from North Carolina? I?ve seen him twice and he really stands out. AW: Oh yeah, he?s a good one. Ideal 3-technique if he can keep his legs going. NS: I?ll give you a kid who you?re going to hear more about too. They got a kid at Hampton named (Kenrick) Ellis, goes about 350 but he?s real quick for his size. Our guy down there is convinced he?s gonna come out...(he) calls him a taller Shaun Rogers. JR: Any other positions that really stand out? NS: There?s some good safeties coming up. It?s top heavy but the top is better than it has been. JR: Quick question: Taylor Mays or Eric Berry? AW: Berry. NS: Yep. Berry is special. I see a lot of bust written on that Mays kid. JR: I agree about Berry being better. Care to elaborate on Mays, because I share the opinion that he could be a major bust. NS: Look at how damn deep the kid lines up. He?s 22 yards off the ball. When they move him up he can?t keep his deep help, he just forgets about it. The kid is built like a body builder, not a football player. That tight build worries me, makes him stiff. It ain?t like he?s the most natural guy back there anyways. AW: That?s my big concern is the injuries. Guys built like that are always worried about the smallest little pains... I don?t see a lot of instincts in coverage either. JR: Who do you see as overrated right now? NS: How many you want? Start with (Sam) Bradford. Lemme see. The (Trevard, cornerback) Lindley kid from Kentucky. AW: Greg Hardy and Jevan Snead. NS: (laughs) what you got against Mississippi? AW: I know who you think (is) Jeff, so I?ll say it for you. Ciron Black (T, LSU) JR: I qualify that by saying I think he could make a good guard, but at tackle, absolutely (overrated). Another guy getting a lot of props that I just don?t see it is Jerry Hughes (DE, TCU). NS: I dunno. That kid can get after the quarterback. AW: But that?s all he offers. I don?t think he can play standing up other than as a nickel rusher. JR: Sam Young (Notre Dame tackle) seems to be losing steam. Is that fair? NS: That kid is too stiff. He?s a right guard in a left tackle body. JR: I know we?ve all seen Corey Wootton at Northwestern. Your opinions of the Wildcats? defensive end. NS: For as tall as that kid is (Wootton is 6?7), he sure can move. ...real active hands. AW: I love how he handles himself inside. The way Jay Ratliff is being used down in Dallas, with that quickness inside, I can see Wootton being that type of player. (Wootton) is probably too tall for that, wrong body type, but put him at end in a 30 (3-4) front and his quickness is going to cause problems. JR: I was glad to see his knee looks fine. I?ve seen him drop in coverage and not look bad. Any chance he can move to outside linebacker at times? AW: I don?t think so. You get a player with his arm length and quickness and you want to use that right, You don?t put him out in space, you put him on the line and let him use his skills. JR: Give me a couple of names that are under the radar now but are players you are keeping an eye on. AW: I saw UConn play and they have a defensive end that just jumps out. Lindsey Witten. He?s faster that Cody Brown (former UConn end drafted in the 2nd round at OLB), better in space already. I bet you didn?t know he?s Donte Whitner?s little brother. JR: I knew he was from Glenville (Cleveland, OH high school) but I did not know he was Whitner?s brother. I saw (Witten) tear up Ohio U. and he reminded me of Cliff Avril. After several more names... NS: The best kid we?ve talked about here is Brandon Ghee (Wake Forest CB). He can?t catch a cold but he?s gonna be a real good zone corner. That kid can really bring it and he knows it.

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