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Re: 2008 NFL Draft

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mul21 Myrtle Beach Pelicans

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Chargers trade up with the Pats and take Jacob Hester. I would have preferred Schmidt from WVU.

 

Do you mean Slaton?

 

No, his lead blocker Owen Schmitt.

 

Oh, yeah, the crazy guy with the mohawk. I remember him now.

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RynoRules Knoxville Smokies

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I do like Bennett a lot. Again, I would have gambled that he would be there with the next pick later this round.

 

Perhaps, but the run on OL seems to have ended and the WR's just started getting picked in the 2nd Rnd. Thus - hopefully - a OG will be there at 90.

 

Here's some info on Bennett:

 

Strengths: Appears to read defenses well and locates seams when sees zone coverage. Footwork is sound, makes crisp cuts and gears down quickly when running comeback routes. Has adequate top-end speed and tracks the deep ball well. Shields defenders from the ball and can make tough catches in traffic. Tough and is fearless going over the middle. Shows good body control and can adjust to passes thrown behind him. Shows good sideline awareness and does a good job of keeping both feet in bounds. Can make the first defender miss, picks up yards after contact and can produce after the catch. Reads blocks well, shows good instincts as a runner and is effective when used on screens. Confident and wants the ball in key situations. Gets adequate hand placement, keeps feet moving and flashes the ability to sustain blocks. Has experience returning kickoffs as well as punts, has experience throwing the ball and is versatile.

 

Weaknesses: Doesn't have prototypical burst and is going to have a harder time separating from man coverage at the NFL level. Though generally snatches the ball out of the air, occasionally looks upfield before securing the ball and is vulnerable to dropping passes that should catch. Gets caught watching the play and needs to do a better job of working back to the quarterback when the protection starts to break down. Lacks great elusiveness, doesn't show a second gear when gets a seam and isn't much of a big-play threat after the catch. Takes poor angles to blocks and struggles to get into position as a result.

 

 

Scout's Inc. Scouting Report

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Again, if you woulda told me the Bears would have drafted Williams, Forte and Bennett, I would have been happy. Would have been happier if you told me the latter two were the 2 3rd rounders. Thing is, the 2nd round guys I was looking at were DTs and OL that are still on the board.
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Chiefs get Jamaal Charles. I am really surprised he fell this far. IMO he was better than Chris Johnson.
weis21 Myrtle Beach Pelicans

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I'm calling Brennan right here for the panthers.

Wrong. Dan Connor PSU. I guess they are alot higher on Matt Moore/Delhomme's health than I am.

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I'm quite please with what the Bears have done thus far. I was hoping for Doucet there, but I really like Bennett as well.

 

Kudos to Jerry so far.

 

Bold Prediction: Look for Dennis Dixon in the 5th!

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49ers get Reggie Smith. Good value pick.

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