DT's at the Senior Bowl - The Orange Mane

Slade · 01-26-2011, 07:54 AM

Haven't heard any buzz about this guy, but sounds like he is doing well at the Senior Bowl

Baylor DT Phil Taylor continues to impress; he’s an immovable object at almost 340 pounds. They even triple teamed him in scrimmage on passing plays, but he was still throwing people around including undersized Florida State OG Rodney Hudson. Taylor shows surprising agility for his size and certainly isn‘t this year's Mount Cody; Taylor looks like he’ll be a full time player for some 4-3 scheme. Meanwhile, Hudson generally continually compensated for his lack of height and bulk with tenacity and technique and may ultimately project to C at the next level.
http://www.gbnreport.com/seniorbowlreport.htm

Slade · 01-26-2011, 07:56 AM

Also Cedric Thornton is a guy I've never heard of...any one know anything about these guys?

Another surprise was Southern Arkansas DT Cedric Thornton who was almost unblockable. He ate up Auburn OT Lee Ziemba who had moved inside to OG. Thornton looked quick and agile with great balance and speed in drill work. And while Ziemba struggled inside at OG, Georgia G/T Clint Boling fared no better moving outside to OT for a while.

Missouribronc · 01-26-2011, 07:57 AM

Denver definitely needs playmakers along the defensive line. I'm surprised they peg him as a 4-3 because of his size. Because so many teams have changed to a 3-4, he's likely to go higher, because of that. It is interesting that the notable player he was "throwing around" in the report was an undersized guard. I'm not knocking him, I just think that's funny.

Slade · 01-26-2011, 07:57 AM

Stanford DT Sione Fua may have been the story of the day. He was close to dominant inside with great, functional strength and above average quickness. He also got great leverage by staying low as he either penetrates or stones the line-of-scrimmage versus opponents‘ run blocking. Fua came to Mobile looking to show NFL teams that he can play in either a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme and so far appears to be doing it.

Kaylore · 01-26-2011, 08:00 AM

Taylor was getting praise for using his hands in the pass rush drills. The thing on those you have to remember is they don't have to think about run or pass so the D-linemen are teeing off.

Boss Man · 01-26-2011, 08:02 AM

if some how we could land taylor and fairley, i would go ape**** with excitement.

Slade · 01-26-2011, 08:03 AM

This kid from Stanford is killin it I guess

SIONE FUA/DT/#92 is the best inside DL on the NORTH roster. He is strong and tough, but he also shows nice athleticism and very good use of the leverage advantage he has at 6’2 against most of the OL he faces. I still think he is best suited or a 3-4 NT slot, but he has enough quicks to function in a 4-3. When not getting pocket pressure he absolutely stones the line-of-scrimmage so that the lB corps can get to the ball. He is helping his DRAFT stock greatly so far.

And he is a polite, bright young man. I spent a half-hour at dinner Monday night just chatting. He claims no resentment from the STANFORD team at the departure of HC HARBAUGH to the 49‘ers. he told me that HARBAUGH had told the team he would never leave them for another college job (sorry MICHIGAN) but his dream was to coach in the NFL.
http://www.pigskinpaul.com/Pigskin_P...TION_2011.html

Bigdawg26 · 01-26-2011, 08:06 AM

I would love to get a BIG kris jenkins/bj raji type linemen like phil taylor if we can get him in the second. It would be awesome if we could grab peterson with the second, and taylor,and kerrigan (if we trade orton for second rounder). That would instantly improve our d. Our d-line would be doom,talyor,bannan,ayers with thomas,vickerson rotating a dt and kerrigan rotating in at DE. Would be pretty awesome!

Slade · 01-26-2011, 08:07 AM

Speaking of Kerrigan, he looksa great also:

RYAN KERRIGAN is a quick-twitch player who uses his quickness to get past blockers before they can get their hands solidly on them. he is also a relentless chaser of the ball and/or the QB. His overall size and game remind me a great deal of JARED ALLEN. But because he played in the Big Ten i think he’s more ready for the pro game than ALLEN was at first. He plays smart, but also like his hair is on fire under that helmet.

HAT · 01-26-2011, 08:15 AM

Fua is a stud. I don't get why most draft sites have him going after Taylor & Powe @ NT. And if Fox/Allen really are going to run a hybrid 34/43 he's a better fit at 310. Taylor's weight is a big red flag.

Rohirrim · 01-26-2011, 08:17 AM

I've watched a few Stanford games this year and you hear Fua's name called out a lot. He's a player.

schaaf · 01-26-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I've watched a few Stanford games this year and you hear Fua's name called out a lot. He's a player.

haha man I can't take you seriously with your avatar, it really creeps me out

epicSocialism4tw · 01-26-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slade

This kid from Stanford is killin it I guess

SIONE FUA/DT/#92 is the best inside DL on the NORTH roster. He is strong and tough, but he also shows nice athleticism and very good use of the leverage advantage he has at 6’2 against most of the OL he faces. I still think he is best suited or a 3-4 NT slot, but he has enough quicks to function in a 4-3. When not getting pocket pressure he absolutely stones the line-of-scrimmage so that the lB corps can get to the ball. He is helping his DRAFT stock greatly so far.

And he is a polite, bright young man. I spent a half-hour at dinner Monday night just chatting. He claims no resentment from the STANFORD team at the departure of HC HARBAUGH to the 49‘ers. he told me that HARBAUGH had told the team he would never leave them for another college job (sorry MICHIGAN) but his dream was to coach in the NFL.
http://www.pigskinpaul.com/Pigskin_P...TION_2011.html

Draft every pacific islander we can get our hands on.

Bigdawg26 · 01-26-2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slade

Speaking of Kerrigan, he looksa great also:

RYAN KERRIGAN is a quick-twitch player who uses his quickness to get past blockers before they can get their hands solidly on them. he is also a relentless chaser of the ball and/or the QB. His overall size and game remind me a great deal of JARED ALLEN. But because he played in the Big Ten i think he’s more ready for the pro game than ALLEN was at first. He plays smart, but also like his hair is on fire under that helmet.

Yeah that guys is going to be a good player. In all four years he has had at least 7 sacks and his numbers rose each year. He will be a 10 year starter with consistency at least 7 sacks a season. He would be a real steal in the second round.

PRBronco · 01-26-2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

Yeah that guys is going to be a good player. In all four years he has had at least 7 sacks and his numbers rose each year. He will be a 10 year starter with consistency at least 7 sacks a season. He would be a real steal in the second round.

Has Bieber hair. Pass.

PRBronco · 01-26-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAT

Fua is a stud. I don't get why most draft sites have him going after Taylor & Powe @ NT. And if Fox/Allen really are going to run a hybrid 34/43 he's a better fit at 310. Taylor's weight is a big red flag.

Notes on Taylor from the weigh in: "Carries size REAL well. Big man! Not flabby at all."

(from draftcountdown)

TheReverend · 01-26-2011, 12:03 PM

Long time fan of Taylor, Fua reminds me WAY too much of former "also looks great doing drills" Somoan lineman with nearly identical measurables and lack of production: Isaac Sopoaga.

Say yes to Taylor, let some other retards bust on Fua in the 4th round.

srphoenix · 01-26-2011, 12:12 PM

I read somewhere that Paea was injured during practices here, torn miniscus or something like that, how long of a recovery does that present? Any chance he would drop into the second?

Baba Booey · 01-26-2011, 12:15 PM

I would be ecstatic if we picked up Taylor in the 2nd.

footstepsfrom#27 · 01-26-2011, 12:16 PM

Taylor was being thought of as a 3rd round pick just a short time ago. He seems like a NT in the 3-4 and there aren't many of those. It will be interesting to see what where he ultimately goes.

Bigdawg26 · 01-26-2011, 12:18 PM

Phil talyor reminds me of Shaun Rogers. I tell ya honestly I would rather grab him instead of farley or dareus and trade back and grab some picks then pick peterson. Just imagine this defense
DE- Doom, Kerrigan
DT- Taylor, Bannan
Reserves- Thomas, Ayers, Vickerson, Hunter
OLB- Williams, FA
MLB-Matthews
Reserves- Mays, Haggins
CB-Peterson, Cox
FS-Champ(ball hawk ie Sharper with the saints)
SS-Dawkins(in the box ie Roman Harper with the saints)
Reserves- Mcbeth, Syd, FA cb, draft pick S

oubronco · 01-26-2011, 12:18 PM

A huge NT like Taylor will not last till the 3rd round they are too hard to find and don't come around too often if he's there with our early 2nd I would be surprised

Jetmeck · 01-26-2011, 12:21 PM

I'll take them all.....................lol

footstepsfrom#27 · 01-26-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srphoenix

I read somewhere that Paea was injured during practices here, torn miniscus or something like that, how long of a recovery does that present? Any chance he would drop into the second?

If he does, can we afford to risk it anyway? It's very unfortunate for that guy, as he was moving towards the up the board.

bendog · 01-26-2011, 12:37 PM

I think the dreaded torn miniscus is pretty common. Now if a guy's been scoped to having Stinky type knees, it's another issue. I'm looking forward to Paea at the combine. He's a workout warrior, so does he have any upside left and is he strong-big/fast enough to be dominant at the next level.

01-26-2011, 07:54 AM	#1
Slade Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,958 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	DT's at the Senior Bowl Haven't heard any buzz about this guy, but sounds like he is doing well at the Senior Bowl Baylor DT Phil Taylor continues to impress; he’s an immovable object at almost 340 pounds. They even triple teamed him in scrimmage on passing plays, but he was still throwing people around including undersized Florida State OG Rodney Hudson. Taylor shows surprising agility for his size and certainly isn‘t this year's Mount Cody; Taylor looks like he’ll be a full time player for some 4-3 scheme. Meanwhile, Hudson generally continually compensated for his lack of height and bulk with tenacity and technique and may ultimately project to C at the next level. http://www.gbnreport.com/seniorbowlreport.htm Last edited by Slade; 01-26-2011 at 07:57 AM..

01-26-2011, 08:15 AM	#10
HAT I think, therefore I ham. Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,718 Adopt-a-Bronco: Adam Weber	Fua is a stud. I don't get why most draft sites have him going after Taylor & Powe @ NT. And if Fox/Allen really are going to run a hybrid 34/43 he's a better fit at 310. Taylor's weight is a big red flag. Last edited by HAT; 01-26-2011 at 08:24 AM..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Taylor, Fins dancing to different tunes	HEAV	Orange Mane Central Discussion	0	03-13-2008 12:44 PM
Taylor-Wright	Casper Bronco	Orange Mane Central Discussion	25	06-19-2006 08:03 AM
His legal issues behind him, Sean Taylor continues to show little remorse	-Slap-	Orange Mane Central Discussion	8	06-18-2006 01:10 PM
Dolphins DE Jason Taylor Attacked by Crazy Racist	GonzoLays	Orange Mane Central Discussion	28	05-03-2006 08:27 AM
WOW Taylor could really be in some trouble.	Atlas	Orange Mane Central Discussion	26	07-17-2005 12:34 PM

01-26-2011, 07:56 AM	#2
Slade Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,958 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	Also Cedric Thornton is a guy I've never heard of...any one know anything about these guys? Another surprise was Southern Arkansas DT Cedric Thornton who was almost unblockable. He ate up Auburn OT Lee Ziemba who had moved inside to OG. Thornton looked quick and agile with great balance and speed in drill work. And while Ziemba struggled inside at OG, Georgia G/T Clint Boling fared no better moving outside to OT for a while.

01-26-2011, 07:57 AM	#3
Missouribronc Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,529 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Denver definitely needs playmakers along the defensive line. I'm surprised they peg him as a 4-3 because of his size. Because so many teams have changed to a 3-4, he's likely to go higher, because of that. It is interesting that the notable player he was "throwing around" in the report was an undersized guard. I'm not knocking him, I just think that's funny.

01-26-2011, 08:00 AM	#5
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,013 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Taylor was getting praise for using his hands in the pass rush drills. The thing on those you have to remember is they don't have to think about run or pass so the D-linemen are teeing off.

01-26-2011, 08:02 AM	#6
Boss Man Solid Starter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 238 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	if some how we could land taylor and fairley, i would go ape**** with excitement.

01-26-2011, 08:03 AM	#7
Slade Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,958 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	This kid from Stanford is killin it I guess SIONE FUA/DT/#92 is the best inside DL on the NORTH roster. He is strong and tough, but he also shows nice athleticism and very good use of the leverage advantage he has at 6’2 against most of the OL he faces. I still think he is best suited or a 3-4 NT slot, but he has enough quicks to function in a 4-3. When not getting pocket pressure he absolutely stones the line-of-scrimmage so that the lB corps can get to the ball. He is helping his DRAFT stock greatly so far. And he is a polite, bright young man. I spent a half-hour at dinner Monday night just chatting. He claims no resentment from the STANFORD team at the departure of HC HARBAUGH to the 49‘ers. he told me that HARBAUGH had told the team he would never leave them for another college job (sorry MICHIGAN) but his dream was to coach in the NFL. http://www.pigskinpaul.com/Pigskin_P...TION_2011.html

01-26-2011, 08:06 AM	#8
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,475 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I would love to get a BIG kris jenkins/bj raji type linemen like phil taylor if we can get him in the second. It would be awesome if we could grab peterson with the second, and taylor,and kerrigan (if we trade orton for second rounder). That would instantly improve our d. Our d-line would be doom,talyor,bannan,ayers with thomas,vickerson rotating a dt and kerrigan rotating in at DE. Would be pretty awesome!

01-26-2011, 08:07 AM	#9
Slade Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,958 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	Speaking of Kerrigan, he looksa great also: RYAN KERRIGAN is a quick-twitch player who uses his quickness to get past blockers before they can get their hands solidly on them. he is also a relentless chaser of the ball and/or the QB. His overall size and game remind me a great deal of JARED ALLEN. But because he played in the Big Ten i think he’s more ready for the pro game than ALLEN was at first. He plays smart, but also like his hair is on fire under that helmet.

01-26-2011, 08:17 AM	#11
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,808	I've watched a few Stanford games this year and you hear Fua's name called out a lot. He's a player.

01-26-2011, 12:03 PM	#17
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,971 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Long time fan of Taylor, Fua reminds me WAY too much of former "also looks great doing drills" Somoan lineman with nearly identical measurables and lack of production: Isaac Sopoaga. Say yes to Taylor, let some other retards bust on Fua in the 4th round.

01-26-2011, 12:12 PM	#18
srphoenix 77 rushing touchdowns The next TD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 927 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	I read somewhere that Paea was injured during practices here, torn miniscus or something like that, how long of a recovery does that present? Any chance he would drop into the second?

01-26-2011, 12:15 PM	#19
Baba Booey twitter: @dpieza HURRY HURRY! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North of the Wall Posts: 2,041 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	I would be ecstatic if we picked up Taylor in the 2nd.

01-26-2011, 12:16 PM	#20
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Taylor was being thought of as a 3rd round pick just a short time ago. He seems like a NT in the 3-4 and there aren't many of those. It will be interesting to see what where he ultimately goes.

01-26-2011, 12:18 PM	#21
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,475 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Phil talyor reminds me of Shaun Rogers. I tell ya honestly I would rather grab him instead of farley or dareus and trade back and grab some picks then pick peterson. Just imagine this defense DE- Doom, Kerrigan DT- Taylor, Bannan Reserves- Thomas, Ayers, Vickerson, Hunter OLB- Williams, FA MLB-Matthews Reserves- Mays, Haggins CB-Peterson, Cox FS-Champ(ball hawk ie Sharper with the saints) SS-Dawkins(in the box ie Roman Harper with the saints) Reserves- Mcbeth, Syd, FA cb, draft pick S

01-26-2011, 12:18 PM	#22
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,580	A huge NT like Taylor will not last till the 3rd round they are too hard to find and don't come around too often if he's there with our early 2nd I would be surprised

01-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#23
Jetmeck Not a Chief's board Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,379	I'll take them all.....................lol

01-26-2011, 12:37 PM	#25
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	I think the dreaded torn miniscus is pretty common. Now if a guy's been scoped to having Stinky type knees, it's another issue. I'm looking forward to Paea at the combine. He's a workout warrior, so does he have any upside left and is he strong-big/fast enough to be dominant at the next level.