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Would have loved some OL too, but gotta love that value here.

 

At this point, just have to expect us to keep going BPA. Address the OL with some FA and get a couple developmental guys with UDFA if you don't draft any, but anyone we pick now isn't likely to make an immediae impact.

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The Bears were not going to be able to immediately help the OL with their picks. That's a pipe dream. The only chance they have to shore that up for next season is through FA signings.
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Joshua Moore. Anyone know anything about him?

 

All I know is that he was a projected 7th rd pick/UDFA. So I think the Bears reached on this pick.

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Joshua Moore. Anyone know anything about him?

 

All I know is that he was a projected 7th rd pick/UDFA. So I think the Bears reached on this pick.

 

Imagine that

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Josh Moore - Kansas St. (HT: 5-10⅞ - WT: 188 - 4.55)

Projection: 5th Round

From Sideline Scouting. Ranked #22 of all CB's in the Draft

 

Positives: Plays physical, led team with 76 tackles as a sophomore and ranked second on the team with 64 tackles as a junior... Always around the ball, is one of the more aggressive CBs in this draft, 11 pass break-ups and two interceptions last season... Quick player, does a nice job breaking routes, fluid hips... Very high upside, good combine numbers (44" vertical, 10'6 broad, 4.00 shuttle, 6.72 cone)... Does a nice job in zone coverage, could contribute right away as a nickel back... Good hands.

 

Negatives: Bit of a puzzling decision to declare as a junior, could have improved his stock as a senior... Gambles too often, can lead to big plays against him... Must improve in man-to-man coverage... Needs to polish up his footwork and overall technique... Needs some coaching still, is a bit raw... Inconsistent instincts... A bit undersized with just average speed.

 

http://www.sidelinescouting.net/rankings/cb.shtml

 

Analysis

Read & React: Very quick to read runs or receiver screens, so much so that teams take advantage of that aggressiveness to suck him in on play action. Must improve his reading of routes and be more aware of double moves.

 

Man Coverage: Can play off his man or on the line, although he doesn't get a hand on his man immediately. Excellent speed to turn and run with receivers, whether down the sideline or trailing over the middle. Changes direction quickly, mirrors jerk routes extremely well. Could improve his contact with receivers down the field instead of relying on recovery speed.

 

Zone Coverage: Typically plays off in zone with his hips open inside. Does not backpedal a lot but has the flexibility to do so. Inconsistent handing off his man to get to underneath route.

 

Closing/Recovery: Straight-line speed allows him to recover quickly if beaten. Good closing speed to the ball, able to knock the ball away even when a couple of yards behind his man when the quarterback starts his delivery. Finds the ball in the air. Must be more consistent in his plant and drive so receivers cannot lose him on a quick move.

 

Run Support: Extremely active, attacks the line of scrimmage once sniffing the run. Despite his small stature, he has the upper-body strength to punch receiver in the chest when he sees run, then come off to grab ballcarrier. Wraps up in space when in zone. Ducks his head often, but somehow gets enough of the ballcarrier to slow or stop him.

 

Tackling: Lacks great strength, but is one of this draft class's more aggressive corners. Throws his body into tackles, wrapping up on the island with length and want-to. Likes to lower the shoulder, can put it on the ball to cause force fumbles. Will take incorrect angles to the ball when catches are made in front of him. Gives up on plays when another defender is in contact with a ballcarrier.

 

Intangibles: Strong leader in the secondary despite his youth, directs his teammates on the field. Aggressive player with physicality teams like at the position. No major character issues, although teams will ask about the academic issue that led to his suspension.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1123297

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Joshua Moore. Anyone know anything about him?

 

All I know is that he was a projected 7th rd pick/UDFA. So I think the Bears reached on this pick.

 

Imagine that

 

CBS Sports had him projected as 5th round and possibly jumping up to as high as the 3rd round.

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Major Wright:

 

Major Wright

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 206 | College: Florida

 

Overview

Wright wasn't as popular as many of his teammates -- he never earned all-SEC accolades from the conference media or coaches -- but he was one of the most effective players on the Gators' defense. The three-year starter compiled impressive statistics (165 tackles, 10 passes defensed, eight interceptions, four forced fumbles) and had a penchant for making bone-crunching hits.

 

Wright proved to be an immediate impact performer for the Gators, starting seven games as a true freshman and earning Freshman All-American honors with 67 tackles and a record four forced fumbles. He continued his playmaking ways in 2008-09, twice tying for second on the team in interceptions (four in '08, three in '09) while starting every game.

 

NFL scouts like his speed and physicality and believe he'll be able to make an immediate impact on special teams. His big hitting and playmaking skills make him a quality free safety prospect. Though he improved his open-field tackling as a junior, he'll need to continue to improve in the league if he is to make his mark as the last line of defense.

 

Analysis

Read & React: Can key and diagnose. Reads the action quickly and gets there with efficient footwork and good straight-line speed. Plenty of range for coverage over the deep half. Struggled with questionable angles early in his career but showed improvement in 2009.

 

Man Coverage: Occasionally asked to drop down and play nickel cornerback in this scheme. Tall in his backpedal and loses a step in his transition. Often played a true centerfield role, showing good instincts and the straight-line speed for coverage. Protects the deep middle. Closes quickly and has good ball skills to make the play.

 

Zone Coverage: Tall in his backpedal, though he has good balance and relatively loose hips to turn and run. Good acceleration and straight-line speed to cover his area. Experienced and alert in zone coverage.

 

Closing/Recovery: Good straight-line speed and shows a nice burst to close. Times his hits well to arrive just as the ball does, resulting in some impressive, physical pass breakups. Protected a bit by this scheme and the Gator pass rush, but understands his role as the last line of defense. Good range to prevent the big play. Has improved his angles to limit the damage.

 

Run Support: Quick to come downhill in run support. Can be too aggressive and will misjudge his angle, at times. Good elusiveness to avoid blockers and get to the ballcarrier. Has improved as a wrap-up tackler. No hesitancy in taking on the bigger ballcarrier.

 

Tackling: An explosive presence in the middle that can make the intimidating pop despite his lack of prototypical size. Can get himself in trouble by dropping his head, leading with his shoulder and leaving his feet in an effort to make the big hit, but will fail to wrap up, leading to missed tackles. Has a tendency to hit high, which could result in helmet-to-helmet flags in the NFL. Improved his open-field tackling in 2009 (after struggling in this area in 2007-08), but this is still an area of concern.

 

Intangibles: Characterized by those close to the Florida program as one of the team's most physical and toughest pound-for-pound players on the team. Broke his thumb as a true freshman, but played against Georgia only days after undergoing surgery to fix it. Member of the 2008-09 Football Leadership Committee.

 

Corey Wootton:

 

Corey Wootton

6'6, 278 pounds | Defensive end | Northwestern

 

Overview

Before Wootton fell to a torn right ACL late in the Wildcats' loss to Missouri in the 2008 Alamo Bowl, he was giving thought to entering the draft early as a probable top 40 pick last year. After he fell to the turf while chasing Tigers QB Chase Daniel, it wasn't clear whether he'd even be ready to play in '09.

 

Over the course of his senior season, he improved enough each week to get back into the conversation as a potential first-round pick. An honorable mention All-Big Ten pick, Wootton finished with 21 tackles, six for loss, and four sacks.

 

Wootton's success had been derailed once before. He started two games as a true freshman in 2005 before a neck injury forced him to redshirt. The following year, he made a strong comeback bid, making Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big Ten squads with 51 tackles, nine for loss and 4.5 sacks as a full-time starter. After a down year in 2007 statistically (39 tackles, seven for loss, one sack), Wootton burst on the national scene in 2008 with a first-team All-Big Ten and team MVP performance (16 tackles for loss, 10 sacks).

 

NFL defensive coordinators covet edge players with Wootton's length and speed because of the difficulties they present against the pass and run. Both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses could use his skills, which means several teams will consider taking him in the first round.

 

Analysis

Pass rush: Uses his 6-7 frame, long arms and good quickness to blow by collegiate right tackles on the outside. Can be violent with his hands to get the corner. Some suddenness on shake move to use an inside rush lane. If his man doesn't sustain, Wootton works his way back into the pocket to harass the quarterback. Lines up at tackle in third-down situations to use his quickness against interior linemen. Drops into zone coverage occasionally, and looks smooth moving down the line to cover tight ends in the flat. Athletic enough to have made four picks in his career. Uses his height to affect passing lanes when unable to reach the quarterback.

 

Run defense: Looks and plays a bit undersized, even at 265-270 pounds, because of height. Stays home to prevent against big misdirection plays, and keeps outside leverage to funnel backs inside to the linebackers. High cut, as you would expect at 6-7, and doesn't sink his hips for smooth lateral movement. However, he has the length and speed to chase down receivers and backs from behind if needed. Must use his hands more effectively to keep backs from cutting him - but manages to recover fairly quickly. Doesn't always chase down plays to his side, even when he has a chance at the tackle.

 

Explosion: Very quick off the snap for his size, partially because his long steps make up ground quickly. Could be a penetrating disruptor as a pass rusher in a 3-4 scheme because of his initial quickness. Doesn't show enough pop, however, to knock back NFL-caliber tackles on bull rushes or against the run.

 

Strength: Plays tall on the edge, but seems to keep leverage on run plays when lined straight-up. Only has average upper- and lower-body strength, which prevents him from bull rushing effectively or disengaging to make plays against the run. Gets carried out of the play or put to the ground when slanting or twisting.

 

Tackling: Uses his length to chase and drag down ballcarriers. Good burst to the ball when it is in his sights. Doesn't blow up runners in space because of his inability to drop and bring his hips. Pocket passers have no chance when he's coming after them, but he will miss elusive runners because he glances off their shoulder pads.

 

Intangibles: Team Most Valuable Player in 2008 was a locker room and on-field leader on defense again as a senior. Coaches like his work ethic, especially during his recent injury rehabilitation.

 

NFL Comparison: Mathias Kiwanuka, Giants.

tadowdaddy First Round Pick

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Moore has been my favorite player at KSU on D for the last 3 years. The dude started as a freshman, but did have some grade issues at that time that held him out of the lineup for a long period of time. Came out because he had a kid in December and needed to provide for his family as opposed to staying another year. Not a bad pick in rd 5, but could have gone in the top 3 rounds next year with one more year of college. Dude is a gamer, and has a nose for the football, but is still pretty raw.
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I wouldn't mind seeing the Bears draft Tony Washington in one of the last two rounds. Angelo never would, but still.
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One more note on Wootton. Current defensive line coach Eric Washington came to the Bears from Northwestern where he was Wootton's defensive line coach.

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