Spencer Larsen - The Orange Mane

Broncos4Life · 04-27-2008, 03:12 PM

Woo Hoo! Arizona!
Anybody have the scouting report for this guy? I think I read somewhere that he has good instincts and takes good angles. Not real fast though.

MadCity · 04-27-2008, 03:23 PM

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sco...cerlarsen.html

Strengths:
Decent size and bulk...Smart with great instincts and awareness...Intense with a non-stop motor...Does a decent job of taking on and shedding blockers..Will come up and fill versus the run..Hard worker and team leader with excellent intangibles.

Weaknesses:
Stiff and is not a great natural athlete...Timed speed is well below average...Does not have fluid hips and is a liability in coverage...Just a marginal tackler...Isn't very powerful...Has trouble in space...Range is real limited...Doesn't have much upside.

Notes:
Spent 2003 and 2004 on a Mormon Mission in Chile....His wife, Ann, gave birth to their first child, son Tyton, in April of '07..Was essentially a four-year starter in the Pac-10...Has experience at both inside and outside linebacker...Missed some time with an ACL injury in 2005...Classic overachiever who is a good football player but does not have the physical tools you look for...At best a two-down thumper at the next level and in reality he's probably best suited for backup / special teams duty.

Doggcow · 04-27-2008, 03:29 PM

This guy is high class. I watched a report on him. Plus he tore us up.

I think he'll start in a year, maybe sub in some this year.

DenverBrit · 04-27-2008, 03:36 PM

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/spencer-larsen?id=272

Has some good info and combine video.

SoDak Bronco · 04-27-2008, 03:42 PM

he is 25 years old..should be a special teamer..

Broncoman13 · 04-27-2008, 03:46 PM

Dude single handedly shut John Stewart down this year. He was sticking him and Stewart wasn't falling forward for an extra couple yards!!! Good instincts. High character. Not a good athelete but neither was David Harris.

iforgotmypassword · 04-27-2008, 03:51 PM

i like the pick... has the attitude of guys you build championships with

yerner · 04-27-2008, 03:52 PM

he likes knock the piss out of people.

SoDak Bronco · 04-27-2008, 03:53 PM

Denver is really building with high character football players...this will help the team going forward..nice draft so far..lets get a sleeper in the 7th...

Broncosfreak_56 · 04-27-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Speaking on a teleconference after being selected with the Broncos' sixth-round pick, former Arizona linebacker Spencer Larsen prefers to consider himself more experienced than other draftees, not older.

After playing as a freshman, Larsen served a two-year Mormon mission in Chile before returning to the Wildcats in 2005.

After returning from the mission, the 6-1, 242-pounder completely tore an ACL in just his second practice. He was back on the playing field in 4 1/2 months.

"I'm a very young 24; I feel very young," said Larsen, who registered 131 tackles last fall as a senior , including a Pac-10 Conference-leading 87 solo stops. "A lot of the guys I was at the (NFL) combine with were 22 or 23 years old. Throughout the draft process, my age seemed more of a positive than a negative."

Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school.

"I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_9075731

This guy seems really tough and physical. Could be a good fullback.

CBF1 · 04-27-2008, 04:20 PM

Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school.

"I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said.

Why not just draft a freekin FB and stop trying to convert others to play out of position

Ziggy · 04-27-2008, 04:24 PM

[QUOTE=CBF1;1961222]Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school.

"I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said.

Why not just draft a freekin FB and stop trying to convert others to play out of position [/QUOTE]

Because this guy gives us depth at MLB also?

footstepsfrom#27 · 04-27-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBF1

Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school.

"I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said.

Why not just draft a freekin FB and stop trying to convert others to play out of position

My thoughts exactly. This guy's a nice throwback type player you used to see a lot of but does he have the athletic ability to play in the NFL? I'm asking because I don't know not because I'm saying he doesn't. The scout reports make him sound like a very average athlete who is an over achiever type. Sounds like special teams candidate.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 04-27-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBF1

Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school.

"I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said.

Why not just draft a freekin FB and stop trying to convert others to play out of position

Easy - Because they think the remaining FBs suck

Broncos4Life · 04-27-2008, 05:16 PM

The guy is a football player. WTF is the problem?

Broncos4Life · 04-27-2008, 05:18 PM

The guy is a football player. WTF is the problem?

elsid13 · 04-27-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

My thoughts exactly. This guy's a nice throwback type player you used to see a lot of but does he have the athletic ability to play in the NFL? I'm asking because I don't know not because I'm saying he doesn't. The scout reports make him sound like a very average athlete who is an over achiever type. Sounds like special teams candidate.

Larsen has the ability to play in NFL as MLB. He isn't a three down player but will have the ability to stop the run and take on blockers. He was an OLB in Pac -10 so he does have physical ability to play in the league.

BritBronco Maniac · 04-27-2008, 05:43 PM

I think the FB use may change since they drafted Hillis

Sodak · 04-27-2008, 06:29 PM

If Den. keeps drafting Mormons the character issues will stop.

watermock · 04-27-2008, 06:38 PM

Reminds me of Meck, I hope.

He also reminds me of that Ranger who died in Afghanistan, friend of Lynch's. Arizona too.

SureShot · 04-27-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watermock

Reminds me of Meck, I hope.

He also reminds me of that Ranger who died in Afghanistan, friend of Lynch's. Arizona too.

Tillman-ASU

Kaylore · 04-27-2008, 07:31 PM

I strongly approve of this pick. Any team with a Mormon is instantly better.

mhgaffney · 04-27-2008, 07:38 PM

lex · 04-27-2008, 07:48 PM

I think Goff would have been a better pick had we not fubared that pick on Torain but Im quite pleased we drafted Larsen. I saw him vs USC and Oregon, and one other game and he was outstanding...especially vs USC and Oregon. He's slow but read and react is a big part of playing LB. Being fast actually means you could be further out of position if you cant read the play right. I really like this pick. Larsens a gamer.

Drek · 04-27-2008, 08:35 PM

I can see why we'd get him in at FB some. We don't want to carry too many FBs, its not our style, and at the same time it'll imrpve his blocking so he'll be more versatile in special teams.

Larsen is a workhorse type with poor speed and good strength. Big character guy, a couple years older than most draftees. Not a bad guy to add, should help as depth that wouldn't make me want to throw up as a 1st and 2nd down injury replacement if Koutouvides gets hurt.

04-27-2008, 03:12 PM	#1
Broncos4Life Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QC....both sides... Posts: 1,777	Spencer Larsen Woo Hoo! Arizona! Anybody have the scouting report for this guy? I think I read somewhere that he has good instincts and takes good angles. Not real fast though.

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04-27-2008, 03:23 PM	#2
MadCity Just lurking about.... S M I L E ! ! ! ! ! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 271	http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sco...cerlarsen.html Strengths: Decent size and bulk...Smart with great instincts and awareness...Intense with a non-stop motor...Does a decent job of taking on and shedding blockers..Will come up and fill versus the run..Hard worker and team leader with excellent intangibles. Weaknesses: Stiff and is not a great natural athlete...Timed speed is well below average...Does not have fluid hips and is a liability in coverage...Just a marginal tackler...Isn't very powerful...Has trouble in space...Range is real limited...Doesn't have much upside. Notes: Spent 2003 and 2004 on a Mormon Mission in Chile....His wife, Ann, gave birth to their first child, son Tyton, in April of '07..Was essentially a four-year starter in the Pac-10...Has experience at both inside and outside linebacker...Missed some time with an ACL injury in 2005...Classic overachiever who is a good football player but does not have the physical tools you look for...At best a two-down thumper at the next level and in reality he's probably best suited for backup / special teams duty.

04-27-2008, 03:29 PM	#3
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,304 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	This guy is high class. I watched a report on him. Plus he tore us up. I think he'll start in a year, maybe sub in some this year.

04-27-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
DenverBrit Just hanging out. Got a breath mint?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 11,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Team	http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/spencer-larsen?id=272 Has some good info and combine video.

04-27-2008, 03:42 PM	#5
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,133 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	he is 25 years old..should be a special teamer..

04-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#6
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,962 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Dude single handedly shut John Stewart down this year. He was sticking him and Stewart wasn't falling forward for an extra couple yards!!! Good instincts. High character. Not a good athelete but neither was David Harris.

04-27-2008, 03:51 PM	#7
iforgotmypassword Pro Bowler Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 632	i like the pick... has the attitude of guys you build championships with

04-27-2008, 03:52 PM	#8
yerner Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 3,305	he likes knock the piss out of people.

04-27-2008, 03:53 PM	#9
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,133 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	Denver is really building with high character football players...this will help the team going forward..nice draft so far..lets get a sleeper in the 7th...

04-27-2008, 04:20 PM	#11
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school. "I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said. Why not just draft a freekin FB and stop trying to convert others to play out of position

04-27-2008, 04:24 PM	#12
Ziggy Pro Bowler Noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 508	[QUOTE=CBF1;1961222]Larsen said Broncos coach Mike Shanahan told him that he would work at middle linebacker but also could get a look at fullback. Larsen said he hasn't played fullback since high school. "I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field," he said. Why not just draft a freekin FB and stop trying to convert others to play out of position [/QUOTE] Because this guy gives us depth at MLB also?

04-27-2008, 05:16 PM	#15
Broncos4Life Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QC....both sides... Posts: 1,777	The guy is a football player. WTF is the problem?

04-27-2008, 05:18 PM	#16
Broncos4Life Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QC....both sides... Posts: 1,777	The guy is a football player. WTF is the problem?

04-27-2008, 05:43 PM	#18
BritBronco Maniac Realist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 2,592	I think the FB use may change since they drafted Hillis

04-27-2008, 06:29 PM	#19
Sodak Clueless... Who stole my avatar? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Black Hills of Dakota Posts: 3,080	If Den. keeps drafting Mormons the character issues will stop.

04-27-2008, 06:38 PM	#20
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Reminds me of Meck, I hope. He also reminds me of that Ranger who died in Afghanistan, friend of Lynch's. Arizona too.

04-27-2008, 07:31 PM	#22
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,076 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I strongly approve of this pick. Any team with a Mormon is instantly better.

04-27-2008, 07:48 PM	#24
lex Bowlen Sold Us Out! The Broncos have been DisemBowlened Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 10,253 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I think Goff would have been a better pick had we not fubared that pick on Torain but Im quite pleased we drafted Larsen. I saw him vs USC and Oregon, and one other game and he was outstanding...especially vs USC and Oregon. He's slow but read and react is a big part of playing LB. Being fast actually means you could be further out of position if you cant read the play right. I really like this pick. Larsens a gamer.

04-27-2008, 08:35 PM	#25
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,321	I can see why we'd get him in at FB some. We don't want to carry too many FBs, its not our style, and at the same time it'll imrpve his blocking so he'll be more versatile in special teams. Larsen is a workhorse type with poor speed and good strength. Big character guy, a couple years older than most draftees. Not a bad guy to add, should help as depth that wouldn't make me want to throw up as a 1st and 2nd down injury replacement if Koutouvides gets hurt.