2007 NFL Draft-Day 2

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Cowboys got Courtney Brown out of Cal Poly. I'm really happy with the pick, probably the best CB left.

 

He wasn't invited to the combine, but look at his pro-day results:

 

Campus: 4.32 in the 40-yard dash:shock: … 2.48 20-yard dash … 1.46 10-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 15 times … 4.07 20-yard shuttle … 7.1 three-cone drill … 41½-inch vertical jump:shock: … 10-foot-11 broad jump … 32½-inch arm length … 9½-inch hands … Right-handed … 25/39 Wonderlic score.

 

sounds like another workout warrior who can't play :wink:

 

I'd probably still take him over the QB the Eagles took in the second round.

[texascub]

Cowboys got Courtney Brown out of Cal Poly. I'm really happy with the pick, probably the best CB left.

 

He wasn't invited to the combine, but look at his pro-day results:

 

Campus: 4.32 in the 40-yard dash:shock: … 2.48 20-yard dash … 1.46 10-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 15 times … 4.07 20-yard shuttle … 7.1 three-cone drill … 41½-inch vertical jump:shock: … 10-foot-11 broad jump … 32½-inch arm length … 9½-inch hands … Right-handed … 25/39 Wonderlic score.

 

sounds like another workout warrior who can't play :wink:

 

First pick in the 7th round....I don't really care if he can or not. This is just low risk/high reward. If we can get either LaRon Harris or Walter Thomas with our 2nd pick in the 7th I'd be thrilled.

[Prior4CyYoung]

lot of decent qb's left on the board in the 7th round. Matt Moore Chris leak Jared Zybransky (sp)? wonder if they get drafted and wonder what they could do in the nfl if they do.

[Andy]

Derek Landri to Jacksonville in the 5th round (surprisingly high) and I think he'll be good.

 

Mike Richardson to NE in the 6th...obviously didn't watch a single game we played. Richardson's awful. I don't think he was projected to be picked.

 

What did Darius Walker do to the NFL teams? He's been the BPA on Kiper's list for like a full round now.

 

Oh, and Carolina with a couple of nice scoops with Robinson and Tim Shaw. I just love our front office to pieces. Not sure about Dante Rosario, but whatever.

[Jon]

The Bears take another DB, Trumaine McBride out of Mississippi with pick # 221.

[WrigleyField 22]

Another DB Bears?

 

okay..... ?

[Butterscup1679666578]

Great, a 5-9 corner.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Trumaine McBride...hmm...

 

Whatever.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Scouting report on McBride:

 

Strengths:

Smart and a hard worker...Outstanding awareness and instincts...Real tough and physical...A solid tackler...Good strength for his size...Really knows the game and studies it...Does a great job in zone coverage...Has lots of experience in the SEC.

 

Weaknesses:

Shorter than you would prefer...Could stand to bulk up a bit...Not a great athlete and his timed speed is below average...Does not have very good quickness or a burst...Will struggle to turn and run with pro wideouts...Hands are questionable.

 

Notes:

A nice college player who just lacks the ideal physical tools and measurables that you look for...Best fit at the next level might come in a Cover 2 scheme...Definitely profiles as more of a backup...Could earn a roster spot based on his intangibles.

[Magnetic Curses]

Cowboys got Courtney Brown out of Cal Poly. I'm really happy with the pick, probably the best CB left.

 

He wasn't invited to the combine, but look at his pro-day results:

 

Campus: 4.32 in the 40-yard dash:shock: … 2.48 20-yard dash … 1.46 10-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 15 times … 4.07 20-yard shuttle … 7.1 three-cone drill … 41½-inch vertical jump:shock: … 10-foot-11 broad jump … 32½-inch arm length … 9½-inch hands … Right-handed … 25/39 Wonderlic score.

 

sounds like another workout warrior who can't play :wink:

 

First pick in the 7th round....I don't really care if he can or not. This is just low risk/high reward. If we can get either LaRon Harris or Walter Thomas with our 2nd pick in the 7th I'd be thrilled.

 

with numbers like that, a good coaching staff will be able to turn him into a decent player.

[texascub]

Cowboys got Courtney Brown out of Cal Poly. I'm really happy with the pick, probably the best CB left.

 

He wasn't invited to the combine, but look at his pro-day results:

 

Campus: 4.32 in the 40-yard dash:shock: … 2.48 20-yard dash … 1.46 10-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 15 times … 4.07 20-yard shuttle … 7.1 three-cone drill … 41½-inch vertical jump:shock: … 10-foot-11 broad jump … 32½-inch arm length … 9½-inch hands … Right-handed … 25/39 Wonderlic score.

 

sounds like another workout warrior who can't play :wink:

 

First pick in the 7th round....I don't really care if he can or not. This is just low risk/high reward. If we can get either LaRon Harris or Walter Thomas with our 2nd pick in the 7th I'd be thrilled.

 

with numbers like that, a good coaching staff will be able to turn him into a decent player.

 

In college, they wouldn't even through at him as a senior and they haven't thrown a TD pass against him in 2 years. He started off as a WR, so he is raw but we've got good coaches. Todd Bowles is a good DB coach, and Brian Steward who is our DC now was SD's DB coach.

[Post Count Padder]

Adding my 2 cents overall:

 

I am extremely happy with the Vikings draft. Peterson and Rice will help immediately and I like McCauley and Allison's value and upside. Couldn't have asked for any better.

 

On the other hand, the Titans have thoroughly disgusted me. I don't think I need to specify and I'm sure dew has done enough complaining for the both of us about their draft. Though Smith, Ford and Filani aren't terrible.

[OleMissCub]

Trumaine McBride...hmm...

 

Whatever.

 

http://rowlandsoffice.typepad.com/weblog/images/simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg

 

Trumaine sucks. The reason he had so many tackles every year is because they always threw to the man he was covering because he couldn't cover them for crap because he's 5'8 or 5'9. He's a laughing stock and literally cost the Rebels three or four games that I can remember.

 

I can't believe he got drafted.

[Flames24Rulz]

DeShawn Wynn. Beats Darius Walker, I guess.

[dew1679666265]

Adding my 2 cents overall:

 

I am extremely happy with the Vikings draft. Peterson and Rice will help immediately and I like McCauley and Allison's value and upside. Couldn't have asked for any better.

 

On the other hand, the Titans have thoroughly disgusted me. I don't think I need to specify and I'm sure dew has done enough complaining for the both of us about their draft. Though Smith, Ford and Filani aren't terrible.

 

I actually quite like Smith, Filani and Ford. They alone aren't enough, but again the Titan upper management did very well at the end of the draft (Reynaldo Hill is another example of a starter grabbed in the late rounds) while struggling early.

 

As for the complaining, I apologize fellas. I've been pretty negative all weekend, but after the regression this offseason I was really hoping for a strong draft and simply don't feel like this came anywhere close to what we needed. I hope I'm wrong though.

[Andy]

DeShawn Wynn. Beats Darius Walker, I guess.

Yeah, he's not bad. But if Walker goes completely undrafted I will be displeased. He's not fast but he's a good blocker and a tremendous pass catcher.

 

Panthers take C.J. Wilson from Baylor for their last pick. If we'd only grabbed Olsen this would be a damn near perfect draft.

[dew1679666265]

DeShawn Wynn. Beats Darius Walker, I guess.

 

I doubt that very seriously. Wynn irritated Urban Meyer to no end, nearly prompting him to eliminate the running back position completely. He has nice talent, but never began to come anywhere near the potential. Walker would have been a much better choice in my opinion.

[Warpticon]

Dolphins selected ILB Kelvin Smith from Syracuse, who at least has a fun story: He's the godson of Seth Joyner and the nephew of Keith Bullock.

 

Then...a punter.

[Andy]

Dan Santucci just got picked by Cincy, making it 6 Irish picked. I honestly can't believe any of the last three got taken before Walker or McKnight.

[dew1679666265]

Dolphins selected ILB Kelvin Smith from Syracuse, who at least has a fun story: He's the godson of Seth Joyner and the nephew of Keith Bullock.

 

Then...a punter.

 

If he has half the talent of those two, you've got yourself a player. :D

[reggiemiller rules]

Rams have 2 picks left, I am hoping 2 of 3 out of Walter Thomas, Brandon Siler, or Moore the QB from Oregon State fall to them.

[TruffleShuffle]

Cowboys got Courtney Brown out of Cal Poly. I'm really happy with the pick, probably the best CB left.

 

He wasn't invited to the combine, but look at his pro-day results:

 

Campus: 4.32 in the 40-yard dash:shock: … 2.48 20-yard dash … 1.46 10-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 15 times … 4.07 20-yard shuttle … 7.1 three-cone drill … 41½-inch vertical jump:shock: … 10-foot-11 broad jump … 32½-inch arm length … 9½-inch hands … Right-handed … 25/39 Wonderlic score.

 

sounds like another workout warrior who can't play :wink:

 

I'd probably still take him over the QB the Eagles took in the second round.

 

i'll trust andy reid over a random guy from louisiana

[Jazz]

Fall Siler to DEN please!

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Maycock on McBride:

 

Small, Cover 2 CB. More quick than fast. Durable. Started his last 34 consecutive games played. Played in a good conference. 5'9", 188 lbs. 4.57 40.

 

Payne (from NFLDraftScout.com):

 

Positives: Payne is a well-built athlete with broad shoulders, tight waist and hips, thick thighs and calves and room on his frame to carry additional bulk … He is a physical player inside the box, with solid run stuffing ability … In 2006 he was much more effective at staying on the hip of the receiver, using his hands better in attempts to disrupt the route's progression … He keeps plays in front of him and is quick to locate and shut down the cutback lanes … He is not easily fooled by run action and it is rare to see him bust assignments when coming up to make the hit at the line of scrimmage … With his speed and closing burst, it is surprising that the team did not utilize him more as a blitzer. He reacts instinctively to the ball and with additional experience, he could be quite effective in a Cover-2 scheme … He makes quicker breaks on the ball in the zone than when playing the man, as he breaks on the ball in an instant when he reads the play … He likes to play up near the line of scrimmage better than in the deep secondary, but he has the speed to run with any receiver. With better hip snap, he could be even more effective accelerating when running deep routes … He is more physical in run support, delivering a thud on contact … He is a leader-by-example type, but will get vocal when needed. He is a self-starter who takes pride in his training room habits. Will do anything the coaching staff asks, including play on the special teams coverage units.

 

Negatives: He is still getting confidence in his pass coverage ability, needing to improve his route recognition skills … He is quite effective making plays underneath on the slot receivers, but if he could get more active with his hands, he might have more picks or pass deflections … Perhaps due to his inexperience at the safety position, Payne played with caution most of 2005. He now shows better range to cover plays in front of him … Payne has good athletic ability, but must time his leaps better to get to the ball at its high point. His hands are still developing, but he has shorter than ideal arm (29 7/8-inches) that makes it tough to compete for the jump ball when he does not time his leaps. He will need to show better jumping ability on the field to improve this deficiency … He has the hand strength to drag the ball carrier down, but needs to get his head across and arms extended to wrap and secure better as a tackler … He just needs to be more conscious of not ducking his head or getting out of control, but he hits hard enough to make an impact.

 

Compares To: Donovin Darius, Jacksonville … Like Darius, Payne is an excellent athlete who is very physical playing vs. the run. His athletic skills and ability on offense and special teams makes him the most versatile prospect in the 2007 draft.

 

Graham (from NFLDraftScout.com):

 

Positives: Productive kickoff returner with natural hands for the interception and the valid foot speed to take any return for the distance (two touchdowns on interceptions, three on kickoffs and one on punts during his career) … Has adequate change-of-direction agility and is best in man coverage, where he can flip his hips and mirror the receiver throughout the route, but needs to redefine his marginal backpedal technique … Willingly supports vs. the run, but lacks strength to be consistent (only one tackle behind the line of scrimmage during his career) … Has very good field smarts and instincts; he was charged with making all the defensive calls … Also excels in the classroom, garnering conference academic honors … Reacts quickly once he locates the ball and is very good at diagnosing the plays … Has the hand/eye coordination to stick his hand in to break up the pass … Even though he lacks strength, he is more effective playing in press rather than off coverage; he does a good job of keeping his hands active in attempts to re-route … Much better running with the receivers coming off the line than when being backed off … Plays the run with good eyes and urgency, which makes him a nice fit for a Cover 2 scheme … Knows his responsibility in passing situations and has no problems handling the switch-off in the zone … Has the vision to see the routes develop and shows the quick feet and burst to close in an instant … Has the deep speed and long acceleration to stay on the hip of the receivers on long patterns … Adequate in timing his leaps and competing for the jump ball and will not hesitate to stick his hat into the action … Shows natural ball skills and soft hands to make the interception … Works hard to push the outside running game back inside, but needs to take better angles to the ball … Decent open-field tackler who has enough force to strike on contact … Has room on his frame to add more bulk without having it affect his timed speed … Loves to mix it up at the line, keeping his hands active to execute a good jam, but his lack of strength can be exposed vs. bigger receivers … Has the second gear and sudden burst to consistently take the kickoff back for long yardage, and also shows patience waiting for his blocks to develop there … Has the speed to cover ground quickly deep in the secondary … Effective at getting his hands underneath the receiver's jersey to impede the route progression of his opponent.

 

Negatives: Despite weighing 195 pounds, he has a rail-thin frame with marginal muscle mass in the upper body, and thin calves and thighs … Needs to add at least 10 pounds of muscle and continue to dedicate considerable hours in the training room to improve his marginal strength … Will support vs. the run, but with little strength and taking poor angles to the ball, he is of little impact … Adequate in press coverage, but marginal in off coverage; he lacks classic backpedal technique (gets too high in his stance and, despite loose hips, he is very tight in his turning motion and fails to stay in his pedal for long) … Struggles to come out of his breaks cleanly and is best when running alongside the receiver … Prefers to shuffle and bail, which makes him look awkward in his turning motions … Physical tackler, but some of his hits are negated vs. bigger receivers; he lacks the strength to generate pop on contact … Not a fan of the weight room and just started buying into that program before his senior year … Tries to compensate for his lack of power by lunging at ball carriers, but this results in several missed tackles … Liability in run support inside the box; he struggles to get off blocks and is quickly absorbed moving inside.

 

Compares To: Ricardo Colclough, Pittsburgh … Like Colclough, Graham is an excellent kickoff returner with blazing speed. He is efficient in man coverage, but has a rail-thin frame that could see him prone to injuries or simply get punished by the bigger receivers at the NFL level. His quickness and return abilities will earn him a roster spot, but unless he can add muscle mass and bulk and totally redefine his marginal backpedal skills, he will struggle for playing time on defense, outside of nickel and dime packages, where his speed and natural hands are evident.

 

Not shocking, all three look like they'd be better in the cover-2.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Rams have 2 picks left, I am hoping 2 of 3 out of Walter Thomas, Brandon Siler, or Moore the QB from Oregon State fall to them.

 

You don't want Moore.