Senior Bowl Practice Reports

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DAY 1- TEAM SOUTH

Player Pos School Height Weight Arm Hand
Brodie Croyle QB Alabama 6022 200 9 3/4 32
Weigh-In Notes: Slender....looks like a high-school kid.

Monday Practice Notes: Awkward placement on handoffs as he tries to hide the ball but it creates problems for the running back receiving the ball. Holds the ball low and as a result displayed a slow release. Did not work well with timing routes, delivering the ball late.


Darrell Hackney QB UAB 5113 240 9 1/2 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Short, built like a rock....thick arms and shoulders.

Monday Practice Notes: Hides the ball well on his handoffs and plays it out as if he has the ball. Good setup and strong arm and lead his receivers well. Battled inconsistency with high and low throws.


D.J. Shockley QB Georgia 6006 205 9 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Slim and very slender.

Monday Practice Notes: Held the ball high and displayed a quick release. Threw some ducks and delivered the ball low to his receivers all day long. His deep ball floated. Extends the ball nicely to the running backs on handoffs.

Joseph Addai RB LSU 5111 208 9.5 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender yet cut and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Hides extremely well behind his line and explodes through the hole. Showed deceptive speed.

Andre Hall RB South Florida 5081 203 10 29 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Defined and well built.

Jerious Norwood RB Mississippi State 5113 205 10 32
Weigh-In Notes: Needs upper body development.

Monday Practice Notes: Fastest played on the field and was able to get to the edge
without much stress. Did not run well inside the tackles.

Analysis:
DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis 5084 208 9 1/2 31
Weigh-In Notes: Short, stout and compact.

Monday Practice Notes: Dropped his first swing pass. Showed patience and waits
for his line to setup the blocks before exploiting the openings.
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Garret Mills FB-TE Tulsa 6006 236 9 3/4 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Broad chest\shoulders but needs toning...marginal muscle build.

Marcedes Lewis TE UCLA 6057 254 10 3/8 35
Weigh-In Notes: Big shoulders and wide arms.

Monday Practice Notes: Excellent hands. Made the catch of the day, a one-handed grab against zone coverage that drew some applause from scouts. The best route runner on the field and is strong in his release off the line. Blocking needs some work.

Anthony Mix TE Auburn 6040 242 9 3/8 33 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Large with minimal tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent day. Looked crisp on some routes but drifted on others. Did not display great hands but battled some tough throws.

T.J. Williams TE North Carolina State 6021 261 10 34 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with minimal definition.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked weak on blocking assignments and was knocked down several times. Limited opportunities in the passing game.

Devin Aromashodu WR Auburn 6021 202 9 1/8 33 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs upper body development.

Monday Practice Notes: Dropped the first pass his way with no one in coverage. Doesn't break parallel to the quarterback in his breaks which makes it look like the quarterback misfired but his routes were the culprit. He does catch with his hands but had a tough day overall.

Hank Baskett WR New Mexico 6024 220 9 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Built but not ripped.

Monday Practice Notes: Wound tight. Worked hard all day but it made him sloppy. Lined up wrong four to five times, which prompted his coach to say,? This is not geometry. It is easy.? Tried to corral several passes outside of his range but came away unrewarded.

Skyler Green WR LSU 5090 193 8 1/2 29 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Not the build advertised for a smaller guy.

Monday Practice Notes: Had to re-run more than one route on the day, particularly slants and in-routes. Showed a nice burst of speed and got behind several defenders deep. Looks the ball in over the shoulder.

Sinorice Moss WR Miami-Fl 5077 183 9 1/4 29 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Tiny

Monday Practice Notes: Smooth route runner who slips in his breaks. Fast and physical off the line but game speed slows down in his route running. That could be from the early slips.

Ben Obomanu WR Auburn 6003 202 8 1/2 33 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Solid build.

Monday Practice Notes: Catches the ball at the highest point and made some nice grabs
but is not refined in technique. Ran a lot of poor routes and was chastised.

Will Allen OL Texas 6046 318 10 1/8 33
Weigh-In Notes: No muscles tone in fact flabby.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed nice ability and recognition in space. Has a tendency to give up too much ground in his protection along with lacking much of a punch. Was continually beat today by missing his initial punch.

Ryan Cook OL New Mexico 6061 332 9 7/8 34
Weigh-In Notes: Terrible build with marginal muscle tone.....lots of room for improvement.

Monday Practice Notes: Possesses long arms which showed to be both a burden and a blessing. IF he hit his punch, the defender was dead in the water. More often than not, he did not land said punch. It should also be pointed out Cook played some right tackle as well today.

Mike Degory OL Florida 6052 301 9 1/2 34 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick but needs upper body development.

Monday Practice Notes: Degory not only played his natural position of center, but also got some reps at guard. Showed a bad tendency to lead with the head which can lead him to be beat by quicker 1 techniques.

Cody Douglas OL Tennessee 6043 317 9 3/4 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Flabby stomach and chest.

Monday Practice Notes: Has a non existent punch which lead him to be beat continuously today. Was asked to pull and move in space once today and looked totally lost. His one highlight was actually keeping Broderick Bunkley in check on one occasion.

Max Jean-Gilles OL Georgia 6035 358 10 1/8 36
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and built well for a 356-pound man.

Monday Practice Notes: At first appeared dominant, after further review, Jean Gilles lacked a solid punch. With his strength he was always able to overcome, but he consistently let defenders into his body giving them the upperhand from the snap.

Marcus McNeill OL Auburn
Weigh-In Notes:

Monday Practice Notes: First and foremost it’s important to point out that McNeill did show up, albeit late. His technique overall was putrid, and the coaching staff noticed as they did try to coach him up. McNeill was bending at the waist, playing with too wide of a base, and generally played with too much of his weight forward. At times he was pushed around by players not of his caliber.

Jonathan Scott OL Texas 6061 310 9 7/8 34 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Some definition but has room for improvement.

Monday Practice Notes: Maddeningly inconsistent. One snap Scott plays to his talent level and is absolutely dominant. The next he was completely blown off the ball. What was impressive was his athleticism today especially when asked to hook. Was corrected by the coaching staff on playing high and showing a weak post leg.

Albert Toeaina OL Tennessee 6047 338 10 3/4 32 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Wide, thick upper body and well proportioned.

Monday Practice Notes: Corrected by the staff at one point for playing too high as well as setting up too deep in his pass set. Did show some athleticism when beaten by a defender but recovered to run said defender off.

Eric Winston OL Miami-Fl 6063 302 9 1/8 32 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long, slender, looks like a TE and needs more muscle development.

Monday Practice Notes: Bit of a surprise today, actually showing some of that first round talent. There should still be some worries about how deep a set he can get, and how well he can handle speed rushers with his knee. Faster rushers gave him some slight trouble, but Winston was able to recover to run them off. Overall, Winston was never beaten in this area.

Mark Anderson DL Alabama 6037 254 9 3/8 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape and cut.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed nice burst off the edge as well as a couple nice pass rush moves. The best was a beautifully executed push/pull to get past Marcus McNeill. Anderson overall was quick off the edge but showed more strength at the point of attack than expected. Also received a few reps at linebacker today (the only ‘tweener’ prospect on the South side to do so) showing a competence at jamming the tight end off the line.

Brodrick Bunkley DL Florida State 6023 300 9 7/8 33 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Looked like a monster- 300lbs with no fat.

Monday Practice Notes: Clearly the best defensive player on the field of the South squad. Showed fantastic penetration usually by blowing his offensive linemen off the ball. His quickness forced a fumble on a snap as well as registering the only “sack” of the day.

Elvis Dumerville DL Louisville 5112 258 9 1/8 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick upper body with solid tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Disappointing first day. Dumervil was ineffective both against the run and the pass. His assortment of pass rush moves were stoned all day, never beating a lineman cleanly once. His one play of the day was surprisingly against the run as he beat his opposing lineman across the fact to make one play in the backfield.

Parys Haralson DL Tennessee 6007 250 9 7/8 34 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Linebacker-type build.

Monday Practice Notes: A bit of a surprise on the first day, as one of the defensive line’s better performers. Haralson showed very nice quickness of the edge, culminating beautifully in a spin move which completely befuddled the opposing lineman.

Orien Harris DL Miami-Fl 6030 302 11 1/8 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with a little flab. Solid tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed a tendency to slow down to complete pass rush moves. Does come off the ball low and strongly. When just asked to shoot the gap, then Orien showed nice quickness off the ball, beating a few offensive lineman at the snap.

Manny Lawson DL North Carolina State 6050 240 9 3/4 35 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and well built....not much room for a lot of growth.

Monday Practice Notes: The most athletic player along the defensive front here in Mobile. His drops in punt protection were VERY smooth and could give an indication as to his comfortability as possible linebacker. Explosive off the line. Does a great job getting across the face of lineman on all downblocks which leads him to make more than his share of plays in the running game. Uses his hands effectively. One point even showed his strength by blowing Marcus McNeill into the backfield on a bulrush.

Jesse Mahelona DL Tennessee 600 311 9 32
Weigh-In Notes: Underdeveloped with a spare tire.

Monday Practice Notes: Plays low. TOO low. Had trouble keeping his feet all afternoon. Pad level will never come into question.

Kamerion Wimbley DL Florida State 6033 245 10 1/2 34 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Wide and well built. Skin-tight mucles.

Monday Practice Notes: One of the more flexible players during stretching. At one pointed destroyed Jon Scott by literally putting him on his backside. Did show a tendency to attempt too many pass rush moves, thus rendering him ineffective.

Kyle Williams DT LSU 6010 295 9 3/8 31 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: No definition at all.

Monday Practice Notes: Technically sound as a one technique. Did show more than being the a “lunch pail” type player as he displayed quite a few moves to free himself up to make plays.

Spencer Havner LB UCLA 6027 239 10 3/8 33 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Slender with minimal tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Not as comfortable dropping back in pass protection, but showed an ability to slink through traffic to make tackles in the running game.

Thomas Howard LB UTEP 6027 234 10 1/4 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Consistently plays too high. His playing speed should be brought into question as well.
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Freddie Roach LB Alabama 6015 255 8 7/8 32
Weigh-In Notes: No tone....thick with potential.

Monday Practice Notes: Was corrected on playing too high. Lost his gap responsibilities on multiple running plays. Does approach the game with a hard nose attitude by aggressively taking on offensive lineman play after play.

DeMeco Ryans LB Alabama 6011 229 8 5/8 32 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Rock solid.

Monday Practice Notes: Arguably the most disappointing during the South squad practice today. Ryans was constantly badgered by 49er linebacker coach, the great Mike Singletary. Some of the quotes were; “You’re thinking too much!” “You’re slow to every play.” “We have to get you to the ball!” His pass drops were a little better, but not much.

Gerris Wilkinson LB Georgia Tech 6026 234 10 1/8 34 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Big upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: No explosiveness whatsoever. Coach Singletary was on Wilkerson quite a bit as well, especially the little things like setting the huddle properly. Often took bad angles to the play.

Travis Williams LB Auburn 5114 217 8 3/8 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thin but built well for his ht\wt.

Monday Practice Notes: Did not stick his nose up into the play today. Playing at outside linebacker currently.

Greg Blue DB Georgia 6017 220 8 1/2 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Well built with thick, muscular upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Good depth from the safety position. Explodes from his backpedal towards the ball. Not as good laterally and had trouble covering tight ends on crossing routes.

Cedric Griffin DB Texas 6001 192 9 1/4 33
Weigh-In Notes: Slender and needs toning.

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed solid break on the ball with good closing speed but
has a tough time staying on his man. Plays better with the ball in front of him.

Roman Harper DB Alabama 5116 194 9 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Tone and thick.

Monday Practice Notes: Reads the eyes of the receiver and is tight on the ball. Will look back or put a hand up. Too much depth on his dropbacks make him slow to recover in run support.

Marcus Hudson DB North Carolina St
Weigh-In Notes:

Monday Practice Notes: Sticks to his man tight and is very physical at the line. Displays a nice smooth backpedal and transition. Does not look for the ball and missed an easy interception.

Tim Jennings DB Georgia 5077 178 9 1/4 30
Weigh-In Notes: Needs more weight work.

Monday Practice Notes: Gets turned around on double moves with him being overaggressive. He tended to force outside coverage and when that failed would get beat. Didn't explode to the ball.

Kelly Jennings DB Miami-Fl 5105 171 9 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Cut and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Puts himself in good position to make a play on the ball. Does not take the right angles when closing that gap. Does a good job of forcing the action to where his help is.

Demario Minter DB Georgia 5110 189 8 3/8 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Minimal muscle tone and upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Doesn't drive towards the ball. It makes you wonder if his
knee surgery is still affecting him. He will cheat on the backpedal
which causes him to cover more ground on the short routes.

Pat Watkins DB Florida State 6042 205 10 3/8 34 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Small upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Plays high which makes his backpedal awkward. Caught in limbo several times with responsibility when the tight end stayed in to block in passing downs. Vocal on the field.

For more, see http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492145.html

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DAY 1 TEAM NORTH

Player Pos School Height Weight Arm Hand
Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt 6027 223 9 1/4 32
Weigh-In Notes: Long and lean.

Monday Practice Notes: He had one of the best performances of any of the skill offensive players. The ball jumped out of his hand during the session and he displayed good zip on his passes and hit his receivers in stride. He showed good arm strength and accuracy for most of the practice. He looked to be one of the better passers we've seen in Mobile over the last few years.

Michael Robinson QB Penn State 6010 218 9 3/8 30 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Long and lean yet well built.

Monday Practice Notes: His delivery caused some of his throws to be off line. He showed to have an above average arm and he did a good job in throwing under duress. The longer the throw the less accurate he was, however.

Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson 6042 216 9 1/8 32 5/8
Weigh-In Notes: Marginal definition.

Monday Practice Notes: He had an over the top delivery which resulted in a mostly inaccurate session of passing. He did show good footwork and an above average arm.

Mike Bell RB Arizona 6000 218 9 1/4 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Compact with thick shoulders. Heavy footed.

Monday Practice Notes: He ran hard during the entire session though the holes really weren't there for him to find really much daylight. Bell looked to lack good speed but show to have good power.

Jerome Harrison RB Washington State 5091 196 9 30 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Well built for a small man.

Monday Practice Notes: He was one of the most impressive performances during the session. Harrison showed great speed to the outside while also finishing of his runs. He reminded us a little of Brian Westbrook.

Cedric Humes RB Virginia Tech 6002 227 9 7/8 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Soft build.

Monday Practice Notes: The powerful back had a good session and found success inside. While not showing speed and he was still able to find some daylight on several of his carries and he did a good show of cutting back.

Terrence Whitehead RB Oregon 5096 213 9 3/4 29
Weigh-In Notes: Minimal definition.

Monday Practice Notes: He did a good job of hitting the hole and had a few nice runs while also showing good feet.

Lawrence Vickers FB Colorado 5117 239 10 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft for a fullback and needs weight room work.

Monday Practice Notes: He ran slow on his carries but did a nice job of catching the ball out of the backfield.

Dominique Byrd TE USC 6023 252 9 5/8 32 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Soft with minimal muscle definition.

Monday Practice Notes: The tight ends coach stopped him several times and got on him to run his routes more precisely. Byrd was able to get open on several short throws and showed to have good hands.

Joe Klopfenstein TE Colorado 6052 250 10 1/8 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Narrow built but solid muscle tone.

Monday Practice Notes: He did a nice job of running good routes during the session and got open repeatedly. He also did a good job of catching the ball in traffic. While he lacks good speed, his fundamentals are so strong that he should be able to overcome many obstacles at the next level.

Jason Avant WR Michigan 6003 209 9 1/2 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: V-shape and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: He was slow to begin his routes but was able to get open more often than not. He also showed good technique when catching the ball.

Derek Hagan WR Arizona State 6013 203 8 3/4 32 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Trim and lean.

Monday Practice Notes: The angular pass catcher was able to beat coverage most of the session and did a good job of route running. He was very impressive adjusting to errant throws.

Martin Nance WR Miami-Oh 6037 208 10 5/8 33
Weigh-In Notes: Long, lean and good build.

Monday Practice Notes: He looked smooth getting off the line and did a good job of brining the ball in. Nance was able to use his size to fend off defenders.

Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame 6041 216 9 3/4 34 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long and cut up. Lots of muscle tone.

Monday Practice Notes: He had a rather non-descript session. Stovall did make a few nice catches in traffic.

Demetrius Williams WR Oregon 6013 188 9 34 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Skinny and needs development.

Monday Practice Notes: He was one of the better performers of the session at the position and often beat coverage. Williams, whether he caught the ball inside or outside in the coverage, was able to find open spaces and he did well running after the catch.

Travis Wilson WR Oklahoma 6011 208 9 5/8 31 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Solid with wide shoulders.

Monday Practice Notes: He did a solid job of getting open and ran good routes through out the session. Wilson also made nice catches in traffic.

Daryn Colledge OL Boise State 6040 295 9 3/8 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Needs upper body work...flat chest.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked fundamentally very sound. Stopped Kiwanuka dead in his tracks during one pass blocking drill. Patient and intelligent. Used his hands very well.

D'Brickashaw Ferguson OL Virginia 6054 297 10 3/8 36 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Long arms with underdeveloped chest.

Monday Practice Notes: Was tremendous in pass blocking drills. Stopped Kiwanuka on four straight one-on-one's. Outstanding technique and fundamentals. Did not look nearly as dominant run blocking. In fact looked rather ordinary at times.

Davin Joseph OL Oklahoma 6022 304 11 1/4 35
Weigh-In Notes: Epitome of a wide bodied lineman...thick and big.

Monday Practice Notes: Stoned opponents all afternoon, stopping defenders dead in their tracks. Stayed square and did not give up an inch. Struggled at times against quick, nimble defenders and could not adjust.

Duece Lutui OL USC 6031 338 10 3/8 33 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Traps and some upper body build yet needs work.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked dominant at times. Once he got his hands into defenders they were unable to come free. Took Gabe Watson from the action in one-on-one drills.

Nick Mangold OL Ohio State 6032 297 10 1/8 31 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Needs weight room work.

Monday Practice Notes: Outstanding afternoon. Technically sound and properly placed his hands into defenders then controlled them at the point of attack. Really improved his standing in the eyes of scouts.

Ryan O'Callaghan OL California 6061 347 10 1/4 33 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Small arms and generous belly.

Monday Practice Notes: Big and tried to engulf opponents or just block down on them. Had trouble with speed during the day. At one point Victor Adeyanju got the first step on drove him back into the pocket.

Marvin Philip OL California 6010 307 10 1/4 33 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick and solid build.

Monday Practice Notes: Quick and fundamentally sound though his limited height posed a problem. Also not a quick-footed lineman and struggled blocking opponents in space.

Mark Setterstrom OL Minnesota 6032 313 10 1/8 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Big, thick chest and upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Struggled all day. Was overextending into blocks and got beat several times. Seemed to get down on himself several times.

Charles Spencer OL Pittsburgh 6045 338 10 1/8 34
Weigh-In Notes: Very flabby with minimal tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Terrific practice. Dominated opponents all afternoon, not giving up an inch of space. Stayed square and easily controlled defenders once he got his hands into them.

Jeremy Trueblood OL Boston College 6077 316 10 3/8 34
Weigh-In Notes: Flabby and needs weight room work.

Monday Practice Notes: Strong and displayed power but struggled all day handling speed rushers off the edge.

Victor Adeyanju DL Indiana 6037 268 9 1/4 35
Weigh-In Notes: Broad chested....looks thick and fit.

Monday Practice Notes: Played hard all afternoon and showed flashes. Fast off the edge and showed some first step quickness. Drove Ryan O'Callahan off the ball and into the pokcet on one play.

Dusty Dvoracek DL Oklahoma 6024 301 9 1/2 33
Weigh-In Notes: Looked like a beast- big, thick and muscular.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked explosive and fast all day. Played very hard from start-until-finish. More of a first move lineman who struggled getting off blocks all day.

Tamba Hali DL Penn State 6022 267 10 1/2 33 3/8
Weigh-In Notes: Slender shoulders but trim and lean.

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed great edge speed as well as the ability to flatten, change direction and pursue from the backside. Very quick as well. Had trouble getting off blocks.

Mathias Kiwanuka DL Boston College 6052 262 10 1/8 35 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Well built upper body.

Monday Practice Notes: Struggled most of the day. Did not beat a single block in pass protection drills. Looked better against the run. Coaches were screaming at him in scrimmage to "get off the ball quickly".

Jonathan Lewis DL Virginia Tech 6007 304 9 7/8 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Soft and a bit flabby.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed great quickness but got hurt (wrist\hand) early in the session and was rarely heard from.

Darryl Tapp DL Virginia Tech 6012 257 10 1/4 33 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Thick but small chest.

Monday Practice Notes: First move lineman who could not get off blocks. Beat opponents with quickness and speed yet for the most part was handled through the afternoon.

Gabe Watson DL Michigan 6032 341 9 1/2 33 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Spare tire and very soft.

Monday Practice Notes: Inconsistent all day. Looked heavy footed during drills and at times was easily locked up by opponents. The there were times where he showed great hand technique, defeating opponents and moving laterally outside the box to make plays.

Babatunde Oshinowo DL Stanford 6013 302 9 7/8 35 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and wide.

Monday Practice Notes: Worked hard and displayed both quickness and technique. Presented himself as a straight-line, first-move lineman for the most part.

Jon Alston LB Stanford 6001 218 8 1/8 31 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Nice build, very strong looking.

Monday Practice Notes: Explosive and showed great hip movement in pass coverage drills. Fast to the sidelines and quick up the field. Very tentative and his game showed a lot of hesitation.

Chad Greenway LB Iowa 6021 242 9 1/2 32 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Thick with some muscle tone.

Monday Practice Notes: Solid session. Technically and mentally very sound. Made several plays and was always in the right position. Was asked to long snap and looked horrible.

Abdul Hodge LB Iowa 5116 233 8 1/4 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Thick, well built and looks very strong.

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed a lot of skill in pass coverage. Fluid in reverse with a good back pedal. Could not get off blocks.

Clint Ingram LB Oklahoma 6013 240 9 5/8 32
Weigh-In Notes: Solid and very thick.

Monday Practice Notes: Outstanding in run defense, defeating blocks up the field to make the tackle. Almost equally as bad in pass defense and was caught out of position or just got plain beat.

Brian Iwuh LB Colorado 5115 227 8 3/4 31 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Broad shoulders and solid build.

Monday Practice Notes: Showed good explosion and a jarring hitting style. Quickly filled gaps and forced a fumble. Was not nearly as effective in pass coverage. Used solely at linebacker.

D'Qwell Jackson LB Maryland 6002 228 8 7/8 31
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but very well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Solid all-around game. Scrapes to the ball in run defense and was constantly around the action.

Jahmile Addae DB West Virginia 5097 201 9 1/4 31 1/8
Weigh-In Notes: Stout with big arms.

Monday Practice Notes: Explosive up the field in run defense and threw his body around to make tackles. Had a lot of trouble in coverage constantly getting beat or trailing his man.

Will Blackmon DB Boston College 5116 200 8 7/7 33
Weigh-In Notes: Slender but nice, athletic build.

Monday Practice Notes: Struggled and the lay-off from the position really hurt. Gave up a lot of underneath receptions through the early part of the session and seemed to have little sense of timing. Picked it up late in the afternoon.

Daniel Bullocks DB Nebraska 6004 209 10 1/2 31 1/4
Weigh-In Notes: Big upper body and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked better than expected during coverage drills then struggled playing the ball during scrimmage. Solid in run defense. Used at strong safety.

Tye Hill DB Clemson 5092 183 9 32 1/2
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Looked like the fasted DB on the field today. Great closing and recovery speed. Had a slip-up early in the session but really came on strong late in the afternoon, defending a number of passes.

Darrell Hunter DB Miami-Oh 5116 205 8 5/8 30 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Compact build.

Monday Practice Notes: Started strong but fizzled. Physically impressive yet was slow locating the ball and gave up a lot of deep passes.

Anwar Phillips DB Penn State 5111 187 8 32
Weigh-In Notes: Very lean.

Monday Practice Notes: The best defensive back on the field today. Shows a great ability to stay with opposing receivers out from their breaks, offering blanket coverage. Stayed step-for-step with opponents across the field. Really looked good today.

David Pittman DB Northwestern State 5107 177 9 1/2 30 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Very lean.

Monday Practice Notes: Fundamentally sound but looked overmatched today, giving up a lot of receptions to bigger wide outs.

Anthony Smith DB Syracuse 5114 192 8 3/5 30 7/8
Weigh-In Notes: Small, slim build.

Monday Practice Notes: Adequate day but nothing spectacular. Covered well in the short field.

John Torp P Colorado 6016 206 9 1/2 31
Weigh-In Notes:

Monday Practice Notes: Displayed a big, strong leg. Consistently punted the ball 50-yards, getting excellent hang time on the ball. Even handled the terrible snaps sent his way. Was not asked to directional kick.

For more, See http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492126.html

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SoCal...who gets to coach these teams? Somewhere in the back of my mind I seem to recall that the losing coaching staff in each conference championship game coaches the Senior Bowl...though that may have been a while back or I may be mixing this up with something else.

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Monday Night Buzz from Mobile

There is some concern about the health of Marcus McNeill, the big offensive tackle from Auburn. Suffering from a back injury, the word is medical red flags will be raised between now and April. which will negatively effect McNeill's draft stock.

Another player rumored to be injured is Minnesota center Greg Eslinger. Originally slated to play in this contest, Eslinger pulled himself from the game. Sources from the Shrine Game on hand here in Mobile have told us Eslinger also pulled himself from that All Star contest last week.

Scouts on hand are still scratching their heads as to why Penn State cornerback Alan Zemaitis was a last minute no-show. Based on the play of college teammate Anwar Phillips and Clemson's Tye Hill today, it was a definite mistake.

Finally the big buzz here in Mobile is not about the Senior Bowl, rather the combine.

For years players and their representatives have complained about the slow turf at the RCA Dome, even though more and more players break the 4.30 second barrier in the forty every year. There was talk that the field turf in Indianapolis was to be ripped up and replaced with a faster surface for the Colts. The thought process was it would be ready for the NFL-combine, which begins in earnest on February 22nd.

That may not be the case, though no one can say for sure. Some NFL team executives on hand say the turf will be replaced in time for the combine while others say it is not going to be replaced at all.

For more, See http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492270.html

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SoCal...who gets to coach these teams? Somewhere in the back of my mind I seem to recall that the losing coaching staff in each conference championship game coaches the Senior Bowl...though that may have been a while back or I may be mixing this up with something else.

I dont know how they come up with it, but this year Mike Nolan and his 49er assistants will be coaching one team while Jeff Fisher and his Titans assistants will be coaching the other.

If I were running things, I wouldnt allow NFL staffs to run these things. This provides a huge informational advantage to 2 teams over the rest of the league. 30 clubs have a couple scouts at this thing, they obviously can only watch one positional drill at a time and from what I understand if the practices are taped by the coaching staff in charge, they are not released to the rest of the league. Its just an obscene advantage to have every position coach there on your staff looking at every key senior prospect there at his respective coaching position with hands on training and scouting going on all day.

[footstepsfrom#27]

I dont know how they come up with it, but this year Mike Nolan and his 49er assistants will be coaching one team while Jeff Fisher and his Titans assistants will be coaching the other.

If I were running things, I wouldnt allow NFL staffs to run these things. This provides a huge informational advantage to 2 teams over the rest of the league. 30 clubs have a couple scouts at this thing, they obviously can only watch one positional drill at a time and from what I understand if the practices are taped by the coaching staff in charge, they are not released to the rest of the league. Its just an obscene advantage to have every position coach there on your staff looking at every key senior prospect there at his respective coaching position with hands on training and scouting going on all day.
That's what I was thinking...and hoping Shanny & Co. were going to get this as a booby prize for losing the AFCCC game...to bad.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Monday Night Buzz from Mobile

There is some concern about the health of Marcus McNeill, the big offensive tackle from Auburn. Suffering from a back injury, the word is medical red flags will be raised between now and April. which will negatively effect McNeill's draft stock.

Another player rumored to be injured is Minnesota center Greg Eslinger. Originally slated to play in this contest, Eslinger pulled himself from the game. Sources from the Shrine Game on hand here in Mobile have told us Eslinger also pulled himself from that All Star contest last week.

Scouts on hand are still scratching their heads as to why Penn State cornerback Alan Zemaitis was a last minute no-show. Based on the play of college teammate Anwar Phillips and Clemson's Tye Hill today, it was a definite mistake.

Finally the big buzz here in Mobile is not about the Senior Bowl, rather the combine.

For years players and their representatives have complained about the slow turf at the RCA Dome, even though more and more players break the 4.30 second barrier in the forty every year. There was talk that the field turf in Indianapolis was to be ripped up and replaced with a faster surface for the Colts. The thought process was it would be ready for the NFL-combine, which begins in earnest on February 22nd.

That may not be the case, though no one can say for sure. Some NFL team executives on hand say the turf will be replaced in time for the combine while others say it is not going to be replaced at all.

For more, See http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492270.html

That should drop those guys to the 2/4 rounds unless they show up big at the combine. Broncs can get some great OL in rounds 2-4 and save the firsts for DL and pass receiving option.

[footstepsfrom#27]

That should drop those guys to the 2/4 rounds unless they show up big at the combine. Broncs can get some great OL in rounds 2-4 and save the firsts for DL and pass receiving option.
We CAN do that...but SHOULD we? I keep wondering what our offensive line looks like if we combine 1st round talent with the stretch zone blocking schemes. We get pushed around in pass coverage and if Jake wasn't so mobile he'd be getting 2 inches shorter each year. If we can find 6'2" 285 and mobility in the 5th round, could't we find 6'4" and 325 in the 1st round with the same mobility? Maybe...maybe not. But somewhere we need to add some beef so we're not getting shoved backwards all the time in the passing game.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

We CAN do that...but SHOULD we? I keep wondering what our offensive line looks like if we combine 1st round talent with the stretch zone blocking schemes. We get pushed around in pass coverage and if Jake wasn't so mobile he'd be getting 2 inches shorter each year. If we can find 6'2" 285 and mobility in the 5th round, could't we find 6'4" and 325 in the 1st round with the same mobility? Maybe...maybe not. But somewhere we need to add some beef so we're not getting shoved backwards all the time in the passing game.

I agree that Ol is one of the priorities for the offseason, but I think a real fix rather than a patch to the DL and a viable third receiving option are more important if the right players are available.

[SoCalBronco]

That should drop those guys to the 2/4 rounds unless they show up big at the combine. Broncs can get some great OL in rounds 2-4 and save the firsts for DL and pass receiving option.

I would pass out if Eslinger fell into our lap at 2.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I would pass out if Eslinger fell into our lap at 2.

I'll send the ambulance and oxygen :)

[OrangeShadow]

Joseph Addai sounds like a rb id like to see here.
Demetrius Williams also sounds real impressive

[meangene]

Joseph Addai sounds like a rb id like to see here.
Demetrius Williams also sounds real impressive

Addai does sound like a Bronco type of back. He was awesome in the bowl game after playing much of the year on a bad ankle.

[El Guapo]

Thomas Howard LB UTEP 6027 234 10 1/4 32 3/4
Weigh-In Notes: Stout and well built.

Monday Practice Notes: Consistently plays too high. His playing speed should be brought into question as well.

this guy will go in the first or early second... too bad we dont need a LB. :thumbsup:

[The Big E]

Thanks, SoCal. Very interesting stuff.

Kiwanuka seemed to have had a hard time, didn't beat anyone all day. A lot of mocks have him coming here, so I hope he is all he is cracked up to be. DL seems to always have the biggest bust potential.

Sounds like Derek Hagan was impressive, though, making great adjustments on errant throws. All homering aside, I wouldn't mind seeing him in Denver next season.

[Rascal]

ugh...all the d-lineman seemed to suck it up.

[ChampBailey24]

i want WR Derek Hagan from Arizona State!

[Master___Pain]

If I may homer for a minute, I am very interested to see what Brian Iwuh does this week. He started as a Safety at CU, and had great ball hawking skills. If memory serves me correct he started the B12 CG in 2002 and the Alaomo bowl at Safety as a true Frosh, and started a handful of games in 2003 as a Soph. He had a really rough go in 2003, read the link (http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3845&SPID=255&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=23019&Q_SEASON=2005) but played quite well at OLB his Junior and senior seasons. I see him as a poor mans Michael Boulware

Oh, he also lined up at DE some, albeit he's to small in the NFL but he is a great blitzer.

[Broncoman13]

Obviously a lot of things can and probably will with this draft. Right now, if I have my choice in this draft of players likely to be available at our slots, I gotta go Eric Winston 1a. Then with 1b. I take Martin Nance. Hagan looked good and I've liked him all season long. I've been a supporter when many questioned his athleticsm. That being said, Martin Nance at 6'4 is a great receiver. If you could talk me into believeing that he would last until our 2nd round pick I'd wait and grab Marcedes Lewis here... but I doubt Nance lasts. If he runs a great 40 he may not be there for us at 29. If he runs pathetically slow (4.6 range) then he could well slip to our 2nd rounder. So assuming we draft Winston and Nance in the 1st, I'd love to get my hands on either Mangold or Eslinger in the 2nd. I bet Mangold goes early in the 2nd... possibly even late in the 1st to someone like the Steelers who prefer a faster, leaner, more athletic center. Eslinger though, when you consider his style and size and the recent injury news, will likely be there for the taking with our 2nd round pick. In the 3rd round we have a bunch of ways we can go. I'd prefer to go with Bullocks out of Nebraska, but he's not the safety his brother was and is more of a tweener (CB/Safety). Still, his speed would be an upgrade over team favorite John Lynch. If Georgia's Greg Blue somehow slipped that would be an ideal pick as well. If we get one comp 3rd I'd like to see it used on Victor Adeyanju. He's not well known (yet!) and has good speed for a DE. There are certainly better and more polished pass rushers in this draft, but given our scheme I'd prefer not to pay premium prices for a guy that we wouldn't likely utilize in the first place. Adeyanju likely finds his way into round two though which is too high for us to draft a DE for the above mentioned reasons. If he's not available I'd not be upset with either Dusty Dvoracek or Omar Jacobs. Also keep in mind that we may be able to ship our own 3rd rounder for Ricky Williams. I'd do it in a heart beat!!! In fact, it wouldn't take much provocation for me to give in to sending our 2nd round pick for Ricky Williams. In our system, he's a top 5 back in the league. I'm not as concerned about him going batty... he's been put in a situation that he doesn't want to face again. Personally, I think he's grown from it and will do even better in the future.

To start day two off I think we go after more OL. I'm not full-up on all of the names that will last into day two so I'm not gonna even garner a guess. If we end up getting a 4th round comp pick, I hope we consider drafting Michael Robinson (QB, Penn St.). Not to play QB though. The kid is an athlete first and foremost. He's strong, he's quick, and I'm guessing he can make the transition to WR. Several have done it. He has similar size to Boldin. I'm not saying he's in or every will be in the same category as Boldin, but there is a possibility. Both players are VERY SIMILAR. Especially when you look at what they did in college. Robinson has had more snaps at QB, but that's the only big difference. We're not talking wasting a 1st round pick on a guy like Matt Jones here... we're talking 4th round pick for a guy that could turn out to be a pretty solid contributor to our receiving corps.

I'd also like to see us take a chance on either Jeremy Bloom or Skylar Green. Don't care which. I know most of the hometowners would prefer Bloom, which is fine. I just want a dedicated return man. Keep 5 receivers on the team and one of them will be Green or Bloom who will suit every game to play 4th receiver and return kicks/punts. Charlie Adams isn't scaring anybody. Darrent is good, but we likely won't use him b/c he'll be our 2nd CB. Once again, a good return man is a priority. Shiit, I wouldn't be opposed to taking BOTH Bloom and Green just to make damn sure we get a big play threat back there!

[Broncoman13]

Skyler Green
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185 | 40-Time: 4.49

Official Bio

Strengths:
Good athlete...Very fast and quick with great acceleration...Has a solid build...Runs good routes...Extremely tough to tackle and has great vision...Elusive in the open field and the fun is just starting once he gets the ball in his hands...Is very strong...Tough and plays like a guy who is much bigger...Has good hands and adjusts to the ball well...Good intangibles...Also a tremendous return man.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the height you look for...Durability is a concern and he has dealt with some injuries throughout his career...Will struggle to beat the jam at the line...Is not much of a blocker...Did not come close to playing up to the level most expected as a junior or senior...Might have a limited upside in the NFL.

Notes:
Cousin of former LSU standouts Jarvis and Howard Green who now play in the NFL...Dynamic playmaker who is better known for his ability on special teams than on offense...Will probably have to make his mark as a backup or slot receiver and return man...Might never be a star but can help a pro team in many ways.




Jeremy Bloom
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 175 | 40-Time: n/a

Official Bio

Strengths:


Weaknesses:


Notes:



Scouting Report Coming Soon!

[Master___Pain]

If I may homer for a minute, I am very interested to see what Brian Iwuh does this week. He started as a Safety at CU, and had great ball hawking skills. If memory serves me correct he started the B12 CG in 2002 and the Alaomo bowl at Safety as a true Frosh, and started a handful of games in 2003 as a Soph. He had a really rough go in 2003, read the link (http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3845&SPID=255&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=23019&Q_SEASON=2005) but played quite well at OLB his Junior and senior seasons. I see him as a poor mans Michael Boulware

Oh, he also lined up at DE some, albeit he's to small in the NFL but he is a great blitzer.

Normally I would not "Watermock" myself, but I find it interesting that Iwuh was the first player mentioned today by Scout.com (http://nfldraft.scout.com/2/492534.html)

[DBroncos4life]

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Player


Memphis RB DeAngelo Williams measured shorter and lighter than expected at the Senior Bowl.
The wildly productive running back is expected to be a high first-round pick. He measured at 5'8 and 207 pounds, but has generally been listed at 5'10, 217 pounds in the past. This shouldn't kill his draft stock, but it won't help either. Jan. 24 - 12:30



Thats not good at all.

[WABronco]

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Player


Memphis RB DeAngelo Williams measured shorter and lighter than expected at the Senior Bowl.
The wildly productive running back is expected to be a high first-round pick. He measured at 5'8 and 207 pounds, but has generally been listed at 5'10, 217 pounds in the past. This shouldn't kill his draft stock, but it won't help either. Jan. 24 - 12:30



Thats not good at all.

Hey, maybe he'll drop to us then. He's an awesome back, that's all there is to it.

[DBroncos4life]

Hey, maybe he'll drop to us then. He's an awesome back, that's all there is to it.
Ok so we cry about Bell's size so we pick a smaller back the him in the first? No thanks.

[WABronco]

Ok so we cry about Bell's size so we pick a smaller back the him in the first? No thanks.

No no no no. DeAngelo is a far better back...already...than Tatum will ever be. He can run inside, outside, catch. It's not really a weight issue to me, it's how he's built. He's pretty solid.

http://espn.go.com/media/insider/2004/1221/photo/g_williams_vt.jpg

He's a great inside runner already and is tough to bring down because of his stature.

[Clockwork Orange]

No no no no. DeAngelo is a far better back...already...than Tatum will ever be. He can run inside, outside, catch. It's not really a weight issue to me, it's how he's built. He's pretty solid.

http://espn.go.com/media/insider/2004/1221/photo/g_williams_vt.jpg

If by some miracle he was there at 22, the Broncos would fools on a Matt Millen level to pass on him. He's the total package.

He could be drafted as high as 4th overall and likely no later than 10th.

[WABronco]

If by some miracle he was there at 22, the Broncos would fools on a Matt Millen level to pass on him. He's the total package.

He could be drafted as high as 4th overall and likely no later than 10th.

Yea, exactly. I was just addressing the rumor that his stock may be dropping due to his size.

[SoCalBronco]

Tuesday's Practice reports (sorry I was late, just got home from work)

SOUTH SQUAD
QB Croyle Alabama-
Tuesday Practice Notes: Like the other two signal callers, he struggled with deeper throws but threw well on shorter routes. Coyle looked good with his setup and he did a good job of improvising at the line of scrimmage when the pocket broke down.

QB Hackney UAB-
Tuesday Practice Notes: The delivery on his passes was compact which helped on shorter passes and Hackney displayed good footwork. However, he struggled with accuracy on deeper throws of 30 yards or more. He showed decent mobility and did a decent job of throwing on the run.

QB Shockley UGA-
Tuesday Practice Notes: He showed to have a slightly better than average arm and he did a good job on sideline throws but Shockley struggled with his consistency throughout the practice session.

RB Addai LSU-
Tuesday Practice Notes: He had a mostly solid session and found success on most of his runs. Addai ran with power while showing some elusiveness. The only negative is that he runs a little too high

RB Hall USF-
Tuesday Practice Notes: He ran with good speed and elusiveness and did a good job of catching the ball out of the backfield. Because of his size, Hall got engulfed at times in pass protection.

RB Norwood Miss. St.-
Tuesday Practice Notes: He was very solid in most aspects of the practice session. Norwood ran with a slashing style which made him hard to tackle and he had a few long runs down field. He gave good effort in pass blocking.

[DBroncos4life]

So you want a guy 2 inches shorter then what they thought, missed time with knee and ankle injuries, lots of carries against weaker teams and held himself out of the Tenn game because of a injury.

Sorry if I just don't love a guy that is viewed as a "small" NFL back that played against weaker schools and got pounded by them. Heaven help him if Shawne Marriman "flipped the switch" after hitting him.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Lot of love on the board for the Minnesota Center, but give me Mike Degory or Davin Joseph. Both of those guys will play OG in the NFL and can be had in rounds 2/3. I think C is covered with Meyers and Hamilton if necessary.

[SoCalBronco]

RB DeAngelo Williams Memphis-
Tuesday Practice Notes: He's easily the best back here this week and has nothing but help his draft stock. Williams ran with great vision in this session and was very patient and did a god job of setting up his blockers. Williams showed a great burst on his runs and was able to hit the second level well and found daylight down the field on many occasions. He also did a good job out of the backfield when catching the ball and was a willing pass blocker.

FB Garrett Mills- Tulsa
Tuesday Practice Notes: He didn't run much as he worked with the fullbacks but Mills did a solid job on pass routes and he caught the ball well. He gave good effort in blocking during the session.

TE- Marcedes Lewis- UCLA
Tuesday Practice Notes: Caught the ball very well, showing terrific natural receiving skills. Blocked much better than advertised, though there is still room for improvement. Was not as quick off the line as one would think

TE- Anthony Mix- Auburn
Tuesday Practice Notes: Hops back on his heels before pushing off the line of scrimmage. Plays well without the ball, looking for blocks until the ?whistle? blows. Displayed nice hands.

TE- T.J. Williams, NC State
Tuesday Practice Notes: A very mediocre session. Showed neither the strength nor determination to block, rarely working to finish the play. Dropped a lot of catchable throws early. Picked it up late in the afternoon, displaying the ability to consistently find the open seam in the defense.

WR Devin Aromashodu Auburn-
Tuesday Practice Notes: Did a good job selling his route but does not come back to the ball. Showed some good footwork. Did not even try to make a block during the session.

WR Hank Baskett New Mexico
Tuesday Practice Notes: No extra gear in his game and has a tough time creating separation. Has a casual attitude on the field when scouts would like to see him be aggressive. Not afraid to block. Works well on underneath routes.

WR Skyler Green LSU
Tuesday Practice Notes: Solid route runner who can create separation. Crisp but will, at times, look slow on the field. His session was cut short by a hamstring injury.

WR Sinorice Moss Miami (Fla.)
Tuesday Practice Notes: More controlled cutting ability on a drier field. Is cognizant of his position on the field and switches the ball to the sideline hand. Extra gear visible in his game and he catches the ball well in traffic. Was used as the primary returner on punts and kicks.

WR Ben Obamanu Auburn
Tuesday Practice Notes: Doesn't attack the cornerback in his route running. Takes extra steps trying to throw off the defender which slows him down to a crawl. A poor route resulted in an easy interception for the defense.

OL Will Allen Texas
Tuesday Practice Notes: Was a mess all day. The coaching staff corrected him on not driving through with his hips. The tendency to lead with his head, and accentuating the problem by continuously keeping his arms too wide, lead for a long day. The one positive is Allen does work hard to reestablish his block after failing in the initial impact.

Ryan Cook OL New Mexico
Tuesday Practice Notes: This center prospect seems to be making a new home at right tackle. He was complimented by the line coach on a proper and powerful punch. His timing on the punch overall is in question though. Out on the edge, Cook has shown he is comfortable and smooth in a deep pass set.

Mike DeGory OL Florida
Tuesday Practice Notes: Quite day for the center prospect. Did show some bad habits on a consistent basis. Had a tendency to overset in pass blocking drills, giving up a clean run toward the QB up the middle. Really struggles keeping the arms locked out. The elbows are generally too wide thus taking away the power this large center should display.

Cody Douglas OL Tennessee
Tuesday Practice Notes: Coached up early in practice to get extension with his arms. Tendency to lean with the back too much and would have been called for multiple holding calls in today’s practice.

Max- Jean Gilles OL Georgia
Tuesday Practice Notes: Coached up early in practice to get extension with his arms. Tendency to lean with the back too much and would have been called for multiple holding calls in today’s practice.

Marcus McNeill OL Auburn
Tuesday Practice Notes: Had the highlight block of the day as he cleaned Alabama DE, Mark Anderson, clean off his feet on a down block. Showed he has good lateral quickness. The question of technique is consistently the problem. Bent at the wait often, base was too wide, and missed his target on the punch too often.

Jonathon Scott OL Texas
Tuesday Practice Notes: Consistently gives up too much ground in pass protection. Tendency to get his elbows wide as well losing power in his punch. Did show very nice lateral quickness.

Albert Toeaina OL Tennessee
Tuesday Practice Notes: The epitome of a “drive blocker”. Plays with too much weight forward, but does use it to his advantage when asked to drive defenders of the ball. Also comes off the ball hard with a strong punch in pass protection

Eric Winston OL Miami (Fla.)
Tuesday Practice Notes: The question about his lateral quickness overall in his pass set became reality today. Winston was beat multiple times clean by a quicker Manny Lawson. Outside of that, it was quite a good day for Eric. He was aggressive and played with a low pad level. Showed enough quickness to get to the second level. Consistently kept his feet pumping driving off defenders.

[DBroncos4life]

Lot of love on the board for the Minnesota Center, but give me Mike Degory or Davin Joseph. Both of those guys will play OG in the NFL and can be had in rounds 2/3. I think C is covered with Meyers and Hamilton if necessary.
what are your thoughts on Mark Setterstrom? He looks like a Bronco 8')

[SoCalBronco]

Mark Anderson DL Alabama
Tuesday Practice Notes: Continues to show he is stronger than expected at his size. Constantly attacks blocks with authority. Can be overwhelmed at the point of attack but counters with solid hand play.

Brodrick Bunkley DL Florida State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Yesterday’s South defensives star came down to earth today. Still a very solid and productive day on Bunkley’s half. Has a very nice combination of strength and quickness. His strength was highlighted with a hump move throwing a 320 lbs. guard to the ground. His quickness can get him in trouble at times. For example, Bunkley was driven two or three yards down the line on a simple downblock by the offensive tackle because he was trying to shoot the gap. But when asked to take on a straight double team, not an inch was given. One double team in particular were against the mammoth Max Jean-Gilles and Mike Degory, and Bunkley was not budged.

Elvis Dumerville DL Louisville
Tuesday Practice Notes: The question of speed off the edge has to be brought up. Dumervil appears to lack any. His pass rush attempts to this point in the week have been non effective. His biggest play today was actually against the run as he showed the ability to work across the face of a block and make a tackle for a loss. When double teamed though, he becomes completely engulfed.

Parys Haralson DL Tennessee
Tuesday Practice Notes: Continues to show quickness off the edge. An attribute which has been becoming apparent as a couple practices have gone by is his recognition. Haralson does a very good job recognizes plays and the appropriate reactions.

Orien Harris DL Miami-Fl
Tuesday Practice Notes: First half of the practice, Harris was quiet. Stoned on every single attempt he tried in both the running and passing games. Definitely has trouble getting off blocks. When he started to use his quickness to his advantage then he began to make a play or to, even registering a practice sack.

Manny Lawson DL North Carolina State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Speed, speed, and more speed. Lawson registered two practice sacks using nothing by his explosiveness off the edge. No pass rush moves, just blew right past the left tackle. Another example would be when Lawson was not ready for one play, actually was still on a knee, the lineman came off the ball on a zone block, and Lawson got off the knee to stop the back five yards in the backfield Also uses his hands very well which is underrated on the defensive line side of things. The one knock for the day was that he allowed himself to be hooked at one point by the offensive tackle.

Jesse Mahelona DL Tennessee
Tuesday Practice Notes: Pad level will never be in question with this prospect. What is worrisome is the fact Mahelona is constantly knocked off his feet because of his low pad level. A couple of the lineman simple pancaked him by riding his back. What Mahelona does show is fantastic quickness off the ball. He exemplified this quickness with a couple quick pass rush moves which gave him a free run at the quarterback. Not only does he have that quickness, but more importantly, he finishes his pass rush moves.

Kamerion Wimbley DL Florida State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Possesses nice quickness off the edge. Even showed good recognition by not losing contain on bootlegs. Has a tendency to be engulfed by bigger tackles and then compounds the problem by not being able to get off the block.

Kyle Williams DT LSU
Tuesday Practice Notes: Showed a nice ability to stay flat down the line in pursuit thus making a couple tackles on running back cutbacks. The most impressive part of his play is the ability to stand up a lineman and then get off the block. Williams clearly knows how to play the position well.

Spencer Havner LB UCLA
Tuesday Practice Notes: Displayed terrific football intelligence and the ability to diagnose the action. Tough as nails and worked to throw his pad into the fray. Does not display great range on the field.

Thomas Howard LB UTEP
Tuesday Practice Notes: Looked good all day. Very explosive and quick. Did a fine job using his hands to protect himself or get off blocks. Mirrored tight ends all day in coverage and showed good skill making plays in reverse.

Freddie Roach LB Alabama
Tuesday Practice Notes: Looks and plays like a two down defender. Fast up the field and hard hitting but commits to the run early and gets caught out of position. Struggled making any plays in reverse and very stiff in coverage.

DeMeco Ryans LB Alabama Tuesday Practice Notes: Outstanding cover linebacker who displayed tremendous range, and covers great amounts of area on the field. Easily stayed with tight ends or backs down the field. Struggled in run defense and was easily slowed at the point by blocks.

Gerris Wilkinson LB Georgia Tech
Tuesday Practice Notes: Tough, physical run defender who exploded up the field and worked hard to make plays in the box. That said his coverage skills are significantly lacking as he struggles in reverse or out to the flanks. Showed some toughness as after going down with an injury he forced his way back into the line-up.

Travis Williams LB Auburn
Tuesday Practice Notes: Very inconsistent session. His athleticism and speed was obvious as was the ability to make plays in any direction. Was used at middle linebacker and struggled defending the run. Then was placed on the outside and showed a lot of hesitation in coverage.

Greg Blue DB Georgia
Tuesday Practice Notes: Plants well and drives towards the ball. Moved better than the previous day and more comfortable in pads. Played smart and to his responsibility. Was praised several times but did have a tough time keeping up with Mercedes Lewis.

Cedric Griffin DB Texas
Tuesday Practice Notes: Did not show good lateral movement. Missed several assignments that resulted in easy completions. Gives receivers a lot of room but displayed some closing speed.

Roman Harper DB Alabama
Tuesday Practice Notes: Sets up high and has a tough time cutting quickly. Worked well in supporting the run and will fight through traffic to find the ball carrier.

Marcus Hudson DB North Carolina St

Tuesday Practice Notes: Fundamentally sound. Does not take any unnecessary steps. Gets caught up in trying to jam the receiver at the line. Stayed square as practice wore on and finished strong after some early struggles. Intercepted a pass late in the session.

Tim Jennings DB Georgia
Tuesday Practice Notes: Locates the ball well while it is in the air but he is not in position to make a play, drifting off the receiver. Shows good speed to stay with his man.

Kelly Jennings DB Miami-Fl
Tuesday Practice Notes: Good technician - very fluid in his change of direction. Stops on a dime and shows good recovery skills. Will bite on double moves with his aggressive mentality. Rolled his ankle late in the session.

Demario Minter DB Georgia
Tuesday Practice Notes: Takes extra steps in his drops. Does not attack the ball when it hits the air and plays the receiver more than the ball. Plays well to his responsibility in zone and protects his zone.

Pat Watkins DB Florida State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Not precise in changing direction, often dropping a hand to the ground to maintain balance. Works hard to make up for deficiencies and displayed better skills in zone with responsibility and playing with his face to the ball.

Stephen Gostkowski K Memphis
Tuesday Practice Notes: Didn't have a big leg and field goals were fluttering through the posts from 35-yards.

Thomas Olmsted P Troy State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Was booting them between 50-60 yards in practice. Does not get as much hang time as Torp of the North squad and very slow getting the ball off his foot.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Lawson will need to gain some weight or move to LOB in the 3/4. I am still worried about the fact that Williams drew the Double team all year and lawson ran free.

I think Anderson (alabama) could be a steal late on the first day.

Setterstrom is OK, but as a 2/3 round choice, I think Degory or Joseph are better choices. If he was there in the 4th and Broncs have not drafted another guard, a no brainer.

I think Broncs add a LB for depth in the middle rounds. Ryans again of Alabama, fills the bill as a pass defense, 3rd down specialist until he learns the rest of the game. Sorry to all you homers out here fron OSU, FSU, UT, VT etc, but Alabama had the best defense in the country this year.

[SoCalBronco]

NORTH SQUAD

Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt .
Tuesday Practice Notes: He clearly was the best on the field at his position during the session. Cutler throws a hard ball that is some times tough to catch but he throws an accurate pass for the most part. He did a good job of evading the pass rush in 11-on-11 drills and was able to get off accurate throws on the run. Cutler has no wasted motion which is a good trait to have for such a young signal caller.

Michael Robinson QB Penn State
Tuesday Practice Notes: He struggled mightily for the first half of the session as many of his passes sailed high or wide. After settling down with his mechanics, he was more accurate. He still takes too long with his setup.

Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson
Tuesday Practice Notes: He showed improvement with his footwork and his short throws but Whitehurst struggled to get the ball down the field with any accuracy and showed a lack of arm strength.

Mike Bell RB Arizona
Tuesday Practice Notes: He showed improvement over the first session in all facets of his game. Bell seemed to have a better burst and was quicker to the hole. For the most part he struggled in blocking drills and also dropped a few catchable throws.

Jerome Harrison RB Washington State
Tuesday Practice Notes: For the second straight day, he was the best back on the field for the North squad. Harrison was outstanding again on his runs around end and showed improvement in running inside. While he doesn't have a lot of bulk, he was a willing blocker.
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Cedric Humes RB Virginia Tech
Tuesday Practice Notes: He continues to run hard even when there isn't much of a hole to run through. He also did a good job most of the time of keeping his pad level down on his carries. Humes also did a solid job in pass blocking. He seemed to show improvement over the first session.

Terrence Whitehead RB Oregon
Tuesday Practice Notes: He struggled in pass blocking for most of the session but picked it up near the end of drills. Whitehead did a decent job on his cut back runs during team drills.

Lawrence Vickers FB Colorado
Tuesday Practice Notes: He did the best job of all backs in pass protection. He struggled to run the football but did a decent job out of the backfield on pass routes and showed to have decent hands. Very explosive at the point of attack.

Dominique Byrd TE USC

Tuesday Practice Notes: Fluid athlete he was able to get downfield on several occasions and make plays in the secondary. Not very physical in any aspect. Was unwilling to extend for the pass if it meant getting hit. Blocks with leverage and displays pop at the point yet gave marginal effort finishing blocks.

Joe Klopfenstein TE Colorado
Tuesday Practice Notes: Solid job all day catching the ball. Found the open seams in the defense and made several nice receptions in the middle of triple teams. Gave effort blocking and plays with solid fundamentals yet not very explosive at the point. Also disappointed in that he did not show a quick burst of acceleration off the line.

Jason Avant WR Michigan
Tuesday Practice Notes: Easily bumped off routes on the line and did not show much physicality. Was hard on himself and carried that over to the next play. Streaky. He fights hard each play with mixed results.

Derek Hagan WR Arizona State
Tuesday Practice Notes: A lot of dropped balls as he lets it get into his body. Most catches were juggled and he did not display soft hands. Slow in and out of breaks. Very good blocker.

Martin Nance WR Miami-
Tuesday Practice Notes: Does not fight for the ball when it is in the air, letting the defense dictate the game. Poor body positioning between the ball and the defender. Ran crisp routes. Called a project by Green Bay Packer
scouts.

Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame
Tuesday Practice Notes: Physical off the line and tries to arm-hook the defender to turn him around. Effective getting off the bump and shields the ball from the defender. Does not, however, sell his routes.

Demetrius Williams WR Oregon

Tuesday Practice Notes: Excellent hands and sees the ball in before making fluid movements up the field. Good field presence for the sidelines and coverage. Locates the ball well on errant throws and makes it looks
easy.

Travis Wilson WR Oklahoma
Tuesday Practice Notes: A lot of wasted movement in his route running. Does not help the quarterback with poor routes. Slow off the line but showed a second gear to blow by defenders.

Daryn Colledge OL Boise State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Problems throughout the day began and ended with his poor hand work. Now he does possess a quick punch, but it is all over the place. It appears he does not quite grasp what his aiming point should be. There were times when he was beat clean because he never landed or was completely wide on his punch. At one point the coaching staff tried to correct the problem by having Colledge use a “flash” punch (meaning he automatically shot the hands off the snap whether he needed to or not).

D'Brickashaw Ferguson OL Virginia
Tuesday Practice Notes: Continues to be everything that was expected: quick, athletic, and technically sound. BUT there was one occasion where this highly touted prospect was beaten clean. Ferguson put himself in too deep of a set and was beaten clean underneath. Outside of the one lapse, he continued to show a nice base, wonderful recovery ability, and finishing his blocks.

Davin Joseph OL Oklahoma

Tuesday Practice Notes: Joseph is obviously strong as a bull and because of his complete lack of a punch, he needs this strength to effectively block his assignments. Accompanying his strength to overcome bad technique, Joseph has shown nice recovery ability in passing situations when it appears he is beat initially.

Duece Lutui OL USC

Tuesday Practice Notes: Struggles after initial contact. Lutui generally engulfs defenders at the point of attack. Two problems stems from this if a proper fit is not made. One Lutui has a tendency to lead with his head and as such can be caught off balance. Secondly, he does not possess enough athleticism to keep the block after the initial blow.

Nick Mangold OL Ohio State

Tuesday Practice Notes: This center prospect had complete control of the middle of the line today. Often there was a strong push behind Mangold opening space for running backs. He also has a little nasty streak finishing all of his blocks. The one area Mangold struggled was in agility drills where his lateral movement was subpar.

[SoCalBronco]

Ryan O'Callaghan OL California
Tuesday Practice Notes: Coming out the Cal offense, it is obvious O’Callaghan is comfortable in his pass set. His deep sets in pass protection are very smooth. Showed a strong post leg when defenders tried to make any underneath moves.

Marvin Philip OL California
Tuesday Practice Notes: Maintains blocks but continued to struggle against the bigger and stronger 1 techniques throughout practice.

Mark Setterstrom OL Minnesota
Tuesday Practice Notes: Obviously a well coached prospect coming from Minnesota. After yesterday’s lackluster performance, Setterstrom stepped up his play today looking very solid technically. Only once was he caught off balance. Showed the ability to get to the second level. A question of his lower body strength will need to be answered, as he was pushed around some even with a good fit on the defenders.

Charles Spencer OL Pittsburgh
Tuesday Practice Notes: The one player who got the best of Gabe Watson today, by even pancaking Watson once. Spencer showed the ability to get to the second level as well as nice lateral movement. His punches were late quite often most of the day though.

Jeremy Trueblood OL Boston College
Tuesday Practice Notes: Terrible morning practice. Trueblood was at right tackle exclusively today and looked the part. Showed a slow kick step, played high, off balance, and was often taken advantage of by smaller and quicker defensive ends. His one redeeming quality was his ability to engulf some defenders in run blocking based purely on his size.

Victor Adeyanju DL Indiana

Tuesday Practice Notes: Displays nice speed off the edge. Took a few tackles by suprised by playing with a low pad level and driving some of the bigger tackles into the backfield. Recognition is suspect. One play he clearly recognized a bootleg by the QB and ate it up. The next play the offense used the same motion but handed it off, and Adeyanju wasn't able to recognize and proceded flat down the line opening a huge hole.

Dusty Dvoracek DL Oklahoma

Tuesday Practice Notes: Plays with great intensity and reckless abandon. This is both a positive and negative as it is always nice to have player who is relentless, but it also cause Dvoracek to be sloppy in his assignments often finding him out of position. Did show a nice dip and rip to get off double teams. Tries to work the offensive linemen’s hands. Not much of a pass rusher overall.

Tamba Hali DL Penn State

Tuesday Practice Notes While Hali showed the ability to get off blocks in the running game, his pass rush overall was not overly impressive. Only once did he ever get near the quarterback. Does play with a nice pad level and always hustles.

Mathias Kiwanuka DL Boston College
Tuesday Practice Notes: Came down the line nice and flat and put himself in position to make some plays in the running game. Still struggled in the pass rush displaying a lack of moves.

Jonathan Lewis DL Virginia Tech
Tuesday Practice Notes: Injured, did not practice.

Darryl Tapp DL Virginia Tech
Tuesday Practice Notes: Fantastic burst off the line of scrimmage. Uses hands well. Completely relentless today in practice, to the point of being over anxious as he jumped the snap multiple times.

Gabe Watson DL Michigan

Tuesday Practice Notes: Starting showing some explosion. Very strong and pushed offensive lineman around at all morning. Needs to keep his shoulders square when working down the line of scrimmage. Overall was near impossible to block one on one today, and arguably the best performance of defensive linemen today.

Babatunde Oshinowo DL Stanford

Tuesday Practice Notes: Establishes his hands well. Actually showed a pass rush for a nose tackle, even pulling out the spin move on one occasion. Hustle was constant downfield as well.

Jon Alston LB Stanford

Tuesday Practice Notes: Again, showed great explosion and quickness. Flashy and sudden. Great speed to the sidelines. Good hip movement in transition yet very hesitant in coverage and was usually a step behind pass catchers. Blew a few assignments.

Chad Greenway LB Iowa
Tuesday Practice Notes: Another solid session. Not a spectacular player but just a very steady defender who is always in the right place. Solid in both run defense and pass coverage. Had one jarring hit where he knocked off Terrence Whitehead's helmet.

Abdul Hodge LB Iowa

Tuesday Practice Notes: Looked sharp and very smart on the field. Quickly read then diagnosed the action. Flowed well to the ball showing an immediate change of direction. Took great angles to the play. Does get slowed up by blocks at the point.

Clint Ingram LB Oklahoma

Tuesday Practice Notes: Again, forceful up the field, slipping blocks and making plays in run defense. Holds his ground even against big lineman. Showed some improvement in pass coverage, displaying a solid back pedal and good range. Still plenty of room for improvement.

Brian Iwuh LB Colorado

Tuesday Practice Notes: Explosive and hard-hitting. During linebacker blitz drills he hit Terrence Whitehead so hard he knocked the Oregon running back off his feet and to the ground, which got a loud rise from scouts. Fast to the sidelines but still a bit indecisive in pass coverage.

D'Qwell Jackson LB Maryland

Tuesday Practice Notes: Stood out in run defense but was a little too over-aggressive. Kept making his first move up the field and was playing catch-up in coverage. Scrapes well in the box.

Jahmile Addae DB West Virginia

Tuesday Practice Notes: Very precise in his backpedal and covers some ground. Slow on recognizing the run and support. Can't swivel his hips in transition to stay with the receiver in man coverage. Works well laterally and
came away with an interception to close out practice.

Will Blackmon DB Boston College
Tuesday Practice Notes: Doesn't cover a lot of ground on his backpedal and must turn with the receiver quickly to keep up. That makes him susceptible to the shorter routes. Technically sound in the coverage exchange in zone. Looked better today.

Daniel Bullocks DB Nebraska Tuesday Practice Notes: Plays high and stiff. Takes bad angles to the ball after the reception. Sets up deep in the secondary to keep the receivers in front of him. Does well moving forward and picked off a pass.

Tye Hill DB Clemson

Tuesday Practice Notes: Stays tight on his man and finishes plays. Had a lot of hand contact with receivers but did not pull or hinder their progress. Movements were fluid and technically precise.

Darrell Hunter DB Miami-Oh

Tuesday Practice Notes: Slows down when he tries to locate the ball in the air and drifts from the receiver. Has trouble changing directions quickly.

Anwar Phillips DB
Tuesday Practice Notes: Sneaks looks into the quarterback and will lose some space to the wide receivers as a result. Gives a lot of cushion but has closing ability. Did very well locating the ball in the air.

David Pittman DB Northwestern State
Tuesday Practice Notes: Bumps receivers at the line and plays physical within the five-yard limit. Struggles coming off the backpedal and does not have closing speed. Moves better laterally.

Anthony Smith DB Syracuse

Tuesday Practice Notes: Reads the plays well and has good instincts towards the ball. Explodes out of his backpedal and shows good closing speed. Finishes plays off; had a solid practice.

John Torp P Colorado
Tuesday Practice Notes: Another strong session. Benefited from punting with the wind yet got off several moonshots. Had a few which went higher than the stadium and had a punt go 61-yards.

[WABronco]

So you want a guy 2 inches shorter then what they thought, missed time with knee and ankle injuries, lots of carries against weaker teams and held himself out of the Tenn game because of a injury.

Sorry if I just don't love a guy that is viewed as a "small" NFL back that played against weaker schools and got pounded by them. Heaven help him if Shawne Marriman "flipped the switch" after hitting him.

All right, just watch the Senior Bowl then...:thumbs:

[DBroncos4life]

From ESPN Insider:

"It was only one day of practice, but Nebraska's Daniel Bullocks already stands out as an underrated prospect. He showed good versatility in drills, displaying the ability to hold up in deep-zone coverage as well as matching up as an in-the-box fourth-linebacker type. With his good size and impressive fluidity, Bullocks could become a versatile starter at the safety position in the NFL. If he continues to play as well as he did today, Bullocks stands to increase his draft stock significantly during Senior Bowl week."

That a boy :thumbsup:

[Mr. Trout]

Brod Bunckley needs to be a Bronco.

[WABronco]

Brod Bunckley needs to be a Bronco.

That guy is a monster.

I might even take him over Ngata, and that's crazy.

[meangene]

Daryl Tapp at DE and Anthony Smith at S are going to surprise some people next year. So is the NT from Stanford. He had a great game against ND after being dinged most of the year and it appears his play is continuing this week.

[Rascal]

Derek Hagan, Gabe Watson, Daryl Tapp, Bunkley, Ty Hill, A Smith and Kyle Williams sound good.

I'm getting concerned about Hali and Kiwi though.

[Broncoman13]

Lawson will need to gain some weight or move to LOB in the 3/4. I am still worried about the fact that Williams drew the Double team all year and lawson ran free.

I think Anderson (alabama) could be a steal late on the first day.

Setterstrom is OK, but as a 2/3 round choice, I think Degory or Joseph are better choices. If he was there in the 4th and Broncs have not drafted another guard, a no brainer.

I think Broncs add a LB for depth in the middle rounds. Ryans again of Alabama, fills the bill as a pass defense, 3rd down specialist until he learns the rest of the game. Sorry to all you homers out here fron OSU, FSU, UT, VT etc, but Alabama had the best defense in the country this year.


I agree that Bama's defense was the cream of the crop. Ryans is a bit of an enigma though. I've seen him going as high as the top 10 in some mocks. I know a lot can change between now and April, but I don't think he'll be available in the 3rd round.

I know you're high on Ryans BG, but if I'm gonna use a pick (a high one at that) on a Linebacker it would have to Bobby Carpenter. Size and speed with great football awareness trumps the coach like presence of Demeco in my opinion. Truly though, the size is the difference. Carpenter runs close to 250. If we were to toy with the 3-4 defense he would be a great OLB in that scheme!

Lawson is another guy that intrigues me. His weight is certainly questionable, but again if we ever had the idea of toying with the 3-4 he would be a great OLB (rush) in that type of system. Basically, he's a poor mans Shawn Merriman. Almost identical speed but weighs a little less.

Kam Wimbley is the guy that I'd love to see us draft in the 2nd round. Dude has great speed, decent size with an excellent build, and he's been productive. D'Brickashaw Ferguson is tearing Kiwi up in the Sr Bowl. Wimbley used him like a rag doll when FSU played UVA this year!

[OrangeShadow]

Tapp or bunkley would be nice
Addai would fit us well to

[Broncoman13]

For the record, if DeAngelo Williams somehow falls to the Broncos we'd be morons not to draft him!

I'm actually kind of sick and tired of hearing all this crap about him. He played at Memphis. He played against poor competition. He sat out against Tenn. He's been injured too often. RB's get injured. He had a 300 lb DLineman fall on his leg during his bowl game last year. That's going to do damage to a lot of RB's! He still played in that game after the injury too... when he felt something popping he called it the night. Against Tenn he felt his injury wouldn't allow him to be productive. A lot of players would go out there and still play, but they wouldn't be as productive. I don't blame the kid for sitting out. What could he have gained from playing in that game? He plays injured and isn't productive, then everybody in the nation is going to say that he couldn't do well against "top comp."

Last but not least, you guys need to keep in mind that Marshal Faulk played at SDSU. His best game came against Pacific Univ. PACIFIC! Tomlinson played at TCU. Like I've said in the past. You don't have to put a 69 Camaro in a lineup with 10 other muscle cars to tell it's a muscle car. You don't have to put a beautiful woman in a group of beautiful women to determine if she's beautiful or not. And, you don't have to put a RB in a conference full of UT's or FSU's to see that he can or can't play football!

Samkon Gado was third string at Liberty for crying out loud! Willie Parker never had more than 85 carries in a season for the Heels. DWill-II is going to be a stud in the NFL! He's taking over Sr. Bowl practices and looks like he'll be a top 15 pick.

I feel bad for the Juniors. Rumor has it that Juniors might be able to participate in the "Sr. Bowl" as soon as next year!

[Arkansas Bronco]

I dont agreee with letting the juniors in the sr. bowl, cause hell its for seniors. Now letting them in the blue/grey game or hula or any other post season games i have no problem with and would enjoy seeing them play. But the name of the bowl says what it is and that is how it should stay. Im not saying i wouldnt watch it still cause i know i would, im just saying i dont agree.

[Drek]

Bunckley sounds like he's owning the senior bowl. From what I saw of him during his time at FSU its no surprise. I'm really hoping we get him in the draft this year, teaming him with Warren on the inside would be a big step up.

I really like Manny Lawson myself, if we ran a 3-4 I'd consider him a must have. Who knows, the coaching staff has talked about making the change for several years, but I just don't see how we can make it now with Gold on the roster. Hell, I'd like to draft Lawson and make him a strong side LB in the 4-3, in our blitz heavy D he'd be an ideal addition.

[OrangeShadow]

im a lawson fan as well^ kipers reports were talking about him consistently getting to the QB

[Ray Finkle]

Derek Hagan, Gabe Watson, Daryl Tapp, Bunkley, Ty Hill, A Smith and Kyle Williams sound good.

I'm getting concerned about Hali and Kiwi though.


which part about Hagan, the lobster claw hands or being out run by MoC....

[Ray Finkle]

If by some miracle he was there at 22, the Broncos would fools on a Matt Millen level to pass on him. He's the total package.

He could be drafted as high as 4th overall and likely no later than 10th.


I think he goes in the teens.....

some FYI...

Williams raised some eyebrows at the Senior Bowl weigh-in when he checked in at 205 pounds, well under his listed playing weight of 213. He showed some quickness but not the speed that we expected. The wet grass, though, could have been a factor. -- War Room scouts

After rushing for 233 yards against Akron in the Motor City Bowl, Williams is living up to his billing as the draft's best senior running back.

Williams, who has accumulated the fourth most rushing yards in Division I-A history, is a combination of power and speed, and he also is adept as a receiver. He scored three times against Akron, proving he can pound it in on the goal line or break away for long runs. The 233 yards rushing in the Motor City Bowl extended Williams' NCAA record for 100-yard games to 34. Williams will be drafted in the Top 20. -- War Room scouts

[Drek]

By all acounts Maurice Stovall has done well for himself at the senior bowl practices as well. I hope we draft him, but I get a feeling he might be moving too high for our tastes. I was hoping we could get him with our 2nd. In the 1st he'd feel like a real bad overpick.

[Lidderer]

which part about Hagan, the lobster claw hands or being out run by MoC....

This was strange to read about in the practice notes; he was sure-handed throughout his ASU seasons and, while not an end-to-end burner, was so good at seperation that it more than made up for what he lacked with straightaway speed.

He'll be fine and hopefully the brass' eyes don't wander too far from him.

[Ray Finkle]

This was strange to read about in the practice notes; he was sure-handed throughout his ASU seasons and, while not an end-to-end burner, was so good at seperation that it more than made up for what he lacked with straightaway speed.

He'll be fine and hopefully the brass' eyes don't wander too far from him.


I know...I couldn't resist....

[Broncoman13]

Actually Hagan has always had the label of dropping some easy balls. I've seen him drop a couple that weren't easy, but certainly catchable.

Stoval would be a fine pick. I too would prefer to draft him in round 2, but as the speculation continues, it seems now that he's likely an early 2nd pick.

I'm guessing that come draft time a WR won't be the top priority, or even a second or third priority. Call me crazy, but I really think that TO and Ricky Williams will BOTH be Broncos. And, I don't mind that at all! Chemistry, as I've said before is a result of winning games. Folks keep talking about Plummer not getting the ball to TO. He got the ball to Rod Smith 95 times this year. He had 141 targets. I'm thinking TO would be more than happy in Denver. I'm also thinking that TO's 15 yards per catch would turn those 95 receptions into a bit more yardage and scores. I'm not trying to throw Rod under the bus here. Lord knows that he's one of my favorite Broncos of all time. Facts are facts though. Rod is getting along on grit. More athletes need his dedication, but dedication can't overcome age forever. Make the move and let those of us that will biatch...biatch. In the end, if we're winning everyone will be happy. If we're losing then you can told me those like me.... TOLD YA!

[Broncoman13]

This isn't from the Sr. Bowl... but it's somewhat interesting.

Dude has good size and sick speed. Already being projected as a first rounder.


Thomas Howard Interview

One thing is certain and that is if you have the talent then NFL scouts will find you. U.T.E.P. was once a bit of an afterthought on the scouting trail but that isn't the case anymore thanks to LB Thomas Howard. One of the fastest and most athletic players at his position in the country, Howard may not be well known on the national level right now but that will all change by the time the 2006 NFL Draft rolls around. Thomas was kind enough to check in with Scott Wright and answer some questions about his game, the NFL Draft and much more.




Scott Wright: What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?

Thomas Howard: 6'3'' 240 4.38

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Scott Wright: You actually walked on at U.T.E.P. and began your career as a defensive back. How did you evolve into a linebacker and how do you feel that experience in the secondary has helped you at your current position?

Thomas Howard: Yes, I did walk on at UTEP. I thought that I was going to receive a scholarship, but I didn't make the cut so I walked on. My freshmen year, red shirt freshmen year that is, I gained a solid fifteen pounds which took me to about 215 or 220 pounds and I have just put on a few pounds every year after that. Coming from the secondary, I have the speed of a safety or even faster and my ball handling skills are as good as you are going to find.

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Scott Wright: You have some entertainment roots in your family with your father having been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs (1977) and your cousin a member of the musical group En Vogue. Do you feel you're better prepared for the fame that awaits you?

Thomas Howard: Well, I don't really know my cousin from in En Vogue, if she was to walk by me on the street she would not know me from you, so... But the stories and lessons that my father shares with me about his experiences in the league and in college can't do anything but help me. If it is fame that awaits me, then I will takie it in stride, one day at a time and ask God to guide me with my every move.

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Scott Wright: Up until last year U.T.E.P. wasn't talked about much by the national media. Do you feel you are still underrated as a player and prospect because you don't play at a "traditional powerhouse" program?

Thomas Howard: Well, there is no doubt about it, that bigger programs get more publicity, then the quote / un-quote mid major schools. But as time goes along, folks are going to find out about you if you're a good player because a good thing can't hide forever. Just like David Carr when he played down at Fresno State, it wasn't that hard for the everyone to finally find out how good he was. But that's just how it is. But I do believe that this year will be good for me now that my name is out there more than it was last year.

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Scott Wright: What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

Thomas Howard: My strongest area is my speed, playing from sideline to sideline, and my ability to rush the passer.

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Scott Wright: What NFL linebacker do you most admire and who do you think you compare favorably to?

Thomas Howard: I admire any NFL player who is taking this opportunity in their lives to give back to the community, take care of their families and is a positive role model to all the kids growing up, watching them and dreaming about one day being in their position. I'm not sure exactly, but people have said that my body style and game reminds them of Keith Bullock of the Tennessee Titians. I have not actually watched his game too close, but I know he is a good one.

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Scott Wright: Who is the best player you have faced during your career?

Thomas Howard: I am not sure, but I know that we play some good backs this year in DonTrell Moore and DeAngelo Williams.

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Scott Wright: What is your greatest football moment to date?

Thomas Howard: My first start in college football came as a red shirt freshman, we were playing the Rice Owls at home on homecoming, a game that we won by a field goal. But the game had a lot of lead changes, and in the 4th Quarter I scooped a fumble caused by Kamal High, our starting DE at the time, and ran 54 yards for a TD.

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Scott Wright: Who was your favorite college and pro team growing up? Did you have a favorite player?

Thomas Howard: My favorite professional team growing up was the Green Bay Packers. Just like the rest of the country I enjoyed watching Deion Sanders play and seeing whether or not he would run a punt return back for a TD.

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Scott Wright: At what point did you realize that you might have a future in football beyond college?

Thomas Howard: That has been by dream since I was a kid, so I never thought that I didn't have a chance to play in the NFL. I knew that it would take hard work.

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Scott Wright: What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

Thomas Howard: Make sure that I manage my money right. There are too many former players in the NFL who are broke now, so I would do my damndest to make sure that I take care of my money and keep a thousand eyes on those who are suppose to be helping me to manage my money. That way at the end of my career I'll be able to take the money that I made playing and flip it over and over again, in whatever career I decide to make my main focus.

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Scott Wright: Is there one player on the team that you see developing into a star, either at the college or pro level?

Thomas Howard: Quinton Demps, he already has that big play mentality, and he is a Big Time player that is an explosive impact player on our team. If and when he intercepts the ball look out because he is heading for the crib (to the house). He reminds me a lot of Ed Reed becuase he is always around the ball when it is in the air. Look for him to have a big year and to be asking him these same questions a few years from now because he is only a sophmore.

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Scott Wright: When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

Thomas Howard: I'll probably get my mom a house or something like that. That will probably be my first big purchase. And then take my daughter and my nieces and newphews shopping.

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Scott Wright: Obviously it is still very early, but do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft (Round One, Top Three Rounds, etc.)?

Thomas Howard: Of course I do, but I'll keep that to myself. But I would be lying if I told you I did not want to go in the 1st round. But only time wilI time.

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Scott Wright: Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!

Thomas Howard: God Bless.

[Broncoman13]

Notes from today:

January 25, 2006
Senior Bowl - Wednesday South Practice
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Scott Wright
President, NFL Draft Countdown

We had beautiful weather for the South practice this morning, with the sun out and a real nice breeze. First let's start off with notes and the big news was that L.S.U. WR Skyler Green and Florida St. DT Brodrick Bunkley sat the day out with injuries. Green hurt his hamstring and was in street clothes while Bunkley was in shorts but for some reason had his jersey and helmet on. I spoke with Bunkley afterwards and he said it was just a mild concussion and that even though he wanted to go today they were playing it safe but he will definitely play in the game. I also got a chance to talk with Auburn OT Marcus McNeill and tried to get to the bottom of rumors about a possible back problem. Marcus told me that he hasn't had any trouble with it in 2 1/2 years and that the initial problem was that during two-a-day's he landed wrong on his hip and because it was so close to the start of the season he wasn't able to rest it properly. McNeill is playing this week despite the death of his Grandmother and he hopes to answer all the questions scouts might have about him. On a side note Marcus was a real nice, soft-spoken guy and seems to really have his head on straight so I wish him the best. He is a big guy too, with some of the longest arms I have seen in a while. One final thing to mention is that the South quarterbacks and DeAngelo Williams were working on trick reverses and flea flickers early in practice so don't be surprised if they break that out during the game on Saturday. Now on to the action!

At quarterback Brodie Croyle was once again the class of the position, although I'm not sure how much that is saying considering Darrell Hackney has not stood out and D.J. Shockley continues to really struggle. At running back DeAngelo Williams has been excellent all week long and that didn't change today, while Jerious Norwood showed exceptional hands as a receiver out of the backfield. Garrett Mills also made an impression as a receiver today, which isn't surprising considering that is what he was known for at Tulsa. At wide receiver Sinorice Moss stood out again and beat Kelly Jennings on a deep route across the middle and Devin Aromashodu did a good job of getting off the line. On a down note Hank Baskett continued to struggle, especially with his route running, and drew the ire of coaches while Anthony Mix seemed to fight the ball a bit. At tight end Marcedes Lewis is only average as a blocker but was getting coached up in that aspect of the game while T.J. Williams wasn't as good as he was in yesterday's session. I watched the offensive linemen for a bit and overall I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be, especially considering the reputations some of those guys have. This was not Jon Scott's best performance of the week as he struggled a bit, getting beaten by Kamerion Wimbley on one play. Marcus McNeill was okay and he did a good job versus Elvis Dumervil but I think he plays too high while Eric Winston moves real well and was probably the best of the group today as he really handled Mark Anderson. On the interior Max-Jean Gilles was beaten badly in a drill by Kyle Williams but he did bounce back the next time around. This was not the o-line's best day today though and I am sure others, like myself, had higher hopes for them.

One of the biggest stories of the week has been the emergence of Manny Lawson and that continued today as he showed freakish ability and even picked off a screen pass from Darrell Hackney. The guy really is a marvel and is making himself a lot of cash in Mobile. Also along the defensive line Kyle Williams of L.S.U. looked the best he has all week and really stood out today, making a lot of plays. At linebacker I really wanted to take a long look at Alabama's DeMeco Ryans and when I watched him in 7-on-7's he was almost invisible. That changed in a hurry though when they went to 11-on-11's and Ryans was simply everywhere and was seemingly in on every play. Based on what I saw there he is a hard guy not to really like because he made a lot of plays. Also at linebacker, Thomas Howard looked real fast and athletic, Gerris Wilkinson was not very smooth in coverage and Spencer Havner moved well but did not show good field awareness and got beat by Joseph Addai in coverage. I made a point to check out the defensive backs at length today and the guy who really stood out in my eyes was Pat Watkins of Florida St., who looked big, smooth and athletic while showing excellent range and ball skills. DeMario Minter was smooth in his backpedal and very fluid while Cedric Griffin changes directions well. On the downside Roman Harper does not change directions well and Greg Blue of Georgia did not look natural in coverage at all which is surprising considering he has the measurables of a cornerback. I took a look at kicker Stephen Gostkowski of Memphis as well and while he was missing 54 yarders by about 10 yards he was consistently nailing 45 yarders with room to spare.

This time around there doesn't seem to be nearly as many agents and underclassmen players as there was here a year ago. It's never officially a Senior Bowl week until you see Drew Rosenhaus and I did catch a glimpse him today so everyone can now rest easy. The Kansas City Chiefs couldn't have shown any more interest in Jonathan Scott, cornering him for almost the entire time between the end of practice and when he had to catch his bus. The Chiefs also had three scouts talking to Manny Lawson, four with Pat Watkins, two with Kamerion Wimbley and were seen with Marcus McNeill, Marcedes Lewis, and Mark Anderson as well. The New York Giants were seen with T.J. Williams, DeMario Minter and showed a ton of interest in Marcus Hudson, with Tom Coughlin even walking him off the field. Brodie Croyle spoke with San Diego, Kansas City and Cleveland while the Browns also chatted up Eric Winston, Mark Anderson, Cody Douglas, Cedric Griffin, and Tim Jennings. Cincinnati went linebacker heavy and mingled with Freddie Roach, Travis Williams and Gerris Wilkinson while San Diego talked with Thomas Howard and the Bucs with Ben Obomanu. Finally, the Carolina Panthers were seen with Spencer Havner and Will Allen while Baltimore showed interest in DeMario Minter. This was the last day of practicing in pads and it was everyone's last chance to really show what they can do before the scouts start heading home so those who made a positive impression today might really have helped themselves.


The Queefs scouts/coaches are out in full force. I'll be pissed if they take Lawson! Why would they be interested in Marcedes Lewis? They have Gonzo and just draft Kris Wilson or whatever his name is... remember, he's the new secret weapon!!!

[Broncoman13]

As I said there were a lot of big names around the field today, including Charley Casserly, Nick Saban, Romeo Crennel, Jon Gruden (who took a special interest in the defensive backs) and Andy Reid just to name a few. Once again scouts scampered onto the field following practice to talk with prospects and here is a rundown of who I saw each team with: San Diego had a major presence and they were seen talking to Joe Klopfenstein, Martin Nance, Davin Joseph, and Charles Spencer. The Dallas Cowboys gave a lot of attention to Gabe Watson while Miami chatted up Charlie Whitehurst. Cleveland spoke with Maurice Stovall, Abdul Hodge, Dominique Byrd, Babatunde Oshinowo, Davin Joseph, Victor Adeyanju, and Demetrius Williams. The Jets were seen with Mathias Kiwanuka and Michael Robinson, the Giants with Chad Greenway, the Redskins with Dominique Byrd and the Eagles with Tye Hill, David Pittman, Mike Bell, and Michael Robinson. Meanwhile Kansas City showed interest in Gabe Watson, Davin Joseph, Mark Setterstrom, Anwar Phillips, Michael Robinson, and Deuce Lutui. Cincinnati was also making the rounds and was seen with Brian Iwuh, Jon Alston, Davin Joseph, Darryl Tapp and Nick Mangold. D'Brickashaw Ferguson was chatted up by scouts from Carolina and Cleveland while Denver and the Panthers talked with Cedric Humes. Carolina was also extremely active and others they were seen with include Maurice Stovall, Jason Avant, Derek Hagan, and Terrence Whitehead. Finally, Jacksonville had two scouts with Anthony Smith, Baltimore was with D'Qwell Jackson and Lawrence Vickers, and both Tennessee and Oakland spoke with Darrell Hunter. As you can see it was real active! Overall it was a good day and this squad got a lot more exposure and attention than they did on Monday.

*From yesterday, included it b/c this is the first time I've seen the scouts from Denver mentioned.

Here's the run down on Humes:

• Cedric Humes, Virginia Tech
6002 227
* Looked big and strong.

Cedric Humes
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 233 | 40-Time: 4.58

Official Bio

Strengths:
Has excellent size...A powerful and bruising runner...Good athletic ability...Hits the hole fast and with authority...Breaks a lot of tackles and is a load to try and bring down...Good short yardage and goaline runner...Solid blocker...Decent receiver out of the backfield...Versatile...Hard worker and team player with good intangibles.

Weaknesses:
Was never the full-time workhorse in college and didn't show whether or not he can carry the load...Does not have great speed...Doesn't change directions all that well and is basically a north / south runner...Is not a big play threat...Might have some minor durability concerns...A bit of a 'tweener without a true pro position.

Notes:
Could potentially move to fullback at the next level...Ran for 752 yards (4.6 avg.) and 11 touchdowns as a senior for the Hokies...Might be a sleeper who could develop once given the opportunity to be the main ball carrier for a team.

[DBroncos4life]

Its all part of Herms 3 TE set. Go 4 wide, 3 TEs and Kennison.

[Broncoman13]

SD and KC have had a big presence at the Sr. Bowl. I've seen Denver mentioned once. I'm sure they're there, but they don't seem to be collecting to many players for interviews or "talks". SD has had some big names gathered for talks. Winston, Lawson, and Bunkley just to name a few!

For what it's worth, Scott Wright has pointed out two or three players from each squad that really are standing out.

Ferguson is considered the top talent and has proven it.
Bunkley has been a star.
DeAngelo Williams has been the best skill player.
Sinorice Moss has quietly become one of the best Wideouts in Mobile.
Manny Lawson is killing people. Kiwi was supposed to be doing this, instead Lawson is the one wreaking havoc!
Demeco Ryans has been around the ball a lot.
Will Blackmon is doing well at Corner and is really the only DB that has been consistenly good.
Perhaps the biggest suprise of all for some of us... Gabe Watson is doing quite well and is being regarded as a Casey Hampton type of player!

[The Big E]

This was strange to read about in the practice notes; he was sure-handed throughout his ASU seasons and, while not an end-to-end burner, was so good at seperation that it more than made up for what he lacked with straightaway speed.

He'll be fine and hopefully the brass' eyes don't wander too far from him.
The first day report said he was very impressive making catches on errant throws. They also reported that his blocking was very good, which is especially important for us.

He's a solid WR across the board, but not spectacular at any one thing, and I think he's a pretty safe pick. He's the all-time leading receiver in the Pac-10, which is known to throw the ball now and again, so he must have something going on.

ALL DL worry me, though, because they're so hit and miss. Nonetheless, we need one or three.

[meangene]

By all acounts Maurice Stovall has done well for himself at the senior bowl practices as well. I hope we draft him, but I get a feeling he might be moving too high for our tastes. I was hoping we could get him with our 2nd. In the 1st he'd feel like a real bad overpick.

I've seen 3rd maybe late 2nd for him. I think he's really underated - very young (20) and a great blocker.

[Broncoman13]

I have a question here. Initially I was against trading down in this draft. Mainly b/c it's going to be hard enough to find spots for up to 5 first day picks. That being said, I think there is terrific value in the middle of round 2. I wouldn't be opposed to sending our #22 pick for say the 36th and 68th picks (Jets). This isn't likely b/c they don't have the cap room to sign two #1's. But, the chances of being able to land a DT like Rod Wright at 36 are high. If not Rod Wright then a DE like Lawson or a WR like Jackson. Early in the third is possible you have a guy like Eslinger or Gabe Watson available. That's two players that could impact our team for years to come.

Again, I know it's not likely, especially that scenario... but would you all be opposed?

[Ray Finkle]

I have a question here. Initially I was against trading down in this draft. Mainly b/c it's going to be hard enough to find spots for up to 5 first day picks. That being said, I think there is terrific value in the middle of round 2. I wouldn't be opposed to sending our #22 pick for say the 36th and 68th picks (Jets). This isn't likely b/c they don't have the cap room to sign two #1's. But, the chances of being able to land a DT like Rod Wright at 36 are high. If not Rod Wright then a DE like Lawson or a WR like Jackson. Early in the third is possible you have a guy like Eslinger or Gabe Watson available. That's two players that could impact our team for years to come.

Again, I know it's not likely, especially that scenario... but would you all be opposed?


It really depends on how everything at the combine happens....If two players slide in the first and you can pick them up with 22/29 then you would be foolish to trade....Now if some really wants that 29 and will over pay....

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I have a question here. Initially I was against trading down in this draft. Mainly b/c it's going to be hard enough to find spots for up to 5 first day picks. That being said, I think there is terrific value in the middle of round 2. I wouldn't be opposed to sending our #22 pick for say the 36th and 68th picks (Jets). This isn't likely b/c they don't have the cap room to sign two #1's. But, the chances of being able to land a DT like Rod Wright at 36 are high. If not Rod Wright then a DE like Lawson or a WR like Jackson. Early in the third is possible you have a guy like Eslinger or Gabe Watson available. That's two players that could impact our team for years to come.

Again, I know it's not likely, especially that scenario... but would you all be opposed?
I would have a hard time jumping ont the Watson bandwagon. He was horrible againste ND, OSU and Nebraska. Seemed like a fat a33 talking up space - Jelly Jr.

[DBroncos4life]

Would anyone be sad if we landed Rodrique Wright and Tamba Hali in the first?

[Broncoman13]

Rod Wright...No, Tamba Hali... Yes. Tamba may just have "it" but he certainly doesn't have top measureables and that is a big concern considering he'll be going up against top comp. every time. I'd be happy with Ko Simpson and Rod Wright... or Eric Winston and Rod Wright. Maybe, Kiwi at 22 and Rod Wright at 29... that would be decent.

What about Manny Lawson? His size is concerning (240lbs) or weight I should say. Dude has electric speed though. A true 6'5" frame with long arms. Honestly, he may be the better pick between He and Kiwi!

[Broncoman13]

Manny Lawson
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 245 | 40-Time: 4.59

Official Bio

Strengths:
An amazing athlete with rare ability...Has outstanding speed and quickness with a great burst...Extremely explosive...Tremendous pass rusher off the edge...Good agility and can drop into coverage...Smart player with good instincts...Good tackler...Makes plays in space...Productive and can be very disruptive...Vertical jump is higher than the device used to measure that stat...Has a lot of upside.

Weaknesses:
Vastly undersized...A DE / OLB 'tweener who may not have a clear position at the pro level...Struggles to defend the run...Needs to get stronger...Gets engulfed by massive offensive tackles...Doesn't always play with good leverage...Needs to use his hands better...Is he just a workout warrior?...Relies on speed heavily...Won't be a fit for every team and will need to be in the right system to succeed.

Notes:
Competed as a hurdler, long jumper, triple jumper and relay runner for the Wolfpack track team...The prevalence of the 3-4 defense in the NFL will likely help Lawson's case as he would seem to be a prototypical OLB is that scheme.

[meangene]

Rod Wright...No, Tamba Hali... Yes. Tamba may just have "it" but he certainly doesn't have top measureables and that is a big concern considering he'll be going up against top comp. every time. I'd be happy with Ko Simpson and Rod Wright... or Eric Winston and Rod Wright. Maybe, Kiwi at 22 and Rod Wright at 29... that would be decent.

What about Manny Lawson? His size is concerning (240lbs) or weight I should say. Dude has electric speed though. A true 6'5" frame with long arms. Honestly, he may be the better pick between He and Kiwi!

Lawson and Wimbley may both be moving ahead of Kiwi. They are on my board anyway;D

[meangene]

I have a question here. Initially I was against trading down in this draft. Mainly b/c it's going to be hard enough to find spots for up to 5 first day picks. That being said, I think there is terrific value in the middle of round 2. I wouldn't be opposed to sending our #22 pick for say the 36th and 68th picks (Jets). This isn't likely b/c they don't have the cap room to sign two #1's. But, the chances of being able to land a DT like Rod Wright at 36 are high. If not Rod Wright then a DE like Lawson or a WR like Jackson. Early in the third is possible you have a guy like Eslinger or Gabe Watson available. That's two players that could impact our team for years to come.

Again, I know it's not likely, especially that scenario... but would you all be opposed?

I think we should do that with #29 rather than #22. I think there will be a surprise waiting at #22. Of course, I'd still rather package both #1's for Mario Williams.

[Elway 4 Life]

Lawson and Bunkley would be a dream day one. Roderick wright was non-existent against USC in the rose bowl. I've watched him here for the last 2 years and he takes to many plays off for me.

[DBroncos4life]

Rod Wright...No, Tamba Hali... Yes. Tamba may just have "it" but he certainly doesn't have top measureables and that is a big concern considering he'll be going up against top comp. every time. I'd be happy with Ko Simpson and Rod Wright... or Eric Winston and Rod Wright. Maybe, Kiwi at 22 and Rod Wright at 29... that would be decent.

What about Manny Lawson? His size is concerning (240lbs) or weight I should say. Dude has electric speed though. A true 6'5" frame with long arms. Honestly, he may be the better pick between He and Kiwi!
Hali is just shorter. Still the guy is thicker then Lawson. 6'3" 267 isn't that bad for a DE. You have to wonder if Lawson would have looked as good without Williams on the other side of the DLine. I agree that Kiwi and Wright wouldn't be bad but I do think Hali is a much better end then people give him credit for.

[Broncoman13]

The presence of Williams opposite Lawson helps, but not as much as one would think. Now, you could make the arguement that the presence of Bunkley helped Wimbley being that they lined up next to each other sometimes. Also consider this. Tamba Hali has been getting shut down in the Sr. Bowl. Same with Kiwi. Lawson has been great. Top comp and he's getting a lot of attention. He'll be a late first early 2nd... especially if he runs close to the 4.59 he's listed at!

[elsid13]

Lawson would definite steal in late 2nd. He still young if they could put another 10-15 pounds on him he better then either Haywood or Berry. And both of those dude got 10+ sacks in this system.

[Master___Pain]

My Boy Brian Iwuh continues to impress the scouts. Keep up the good work and keep dishing out those "Wuh" hits.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Anyone watch the practices on ESPN this afternoon? I was king of dozing off, but I heard Kiper say something along the line that Hagan was a 2 or a 3 now. Anyone hear this? Too many drops this week. Also said Holmes is the #1 WR, and that's it wide open now for the #2. Of course that 2 or 3 comment about Hagan could have been where he stood among all the WRs and not what round Kiper expected him to go in.

[DBroncos4life]

Anyone watch the practices on ESPN this afternoon? I was king of dozing off, but I heard Kiper say something along the line that Hagan was a 2 or a 3 now. Anyone hear this? Too many drops this week. Also said Holmes is the #1 WR, and that's it wide open now for the #2. Of course that 2 or 3 comment about Hagan could have been where he stood among all the WRs and not what round Kiper expected him to go in.
I saw that. He said that Maurice Stovall was a guy that could go between 20 and 40 as well. Martin Nance looked like crap from what I saw, Hagan had one drop that I saw, Jason Avant dropped a tough catch that I saw and the only WR that impressed me was Travis Wilson. The guy caught a couple TD passes that I saw (one he might have been tackled if the DB was really trying...hard to tell). Mel said that Moss was really helping his cause. I guess this WR class just sucks. Hass looked good in that other senior game, for not having any of the bigger named QBs there. Is Jovon Bouknight at any of these games? Man I think he is under-rated.

[elsid13]

So what kind of week is Nance having? Some of the site I read said he looked good, other the exact opposite or no major mention

[DBroncos4life]

So what kind of week is Nance having? Some of the site I read said he looked good, other the exact opposite or no major mention
He didn't look that great from what I saw today. I stopped watching with about 5 minutes left so I don't know if anything happened after that. I haven't seen any of the others either. All I can tell you is I saw alot of dropped passes today.