Top ten all time combine performers - The Orange Mane

Gutless Drunk · 03-01-2011, 03:01 PM

http://www.realclearsports.com/lists...ine/intro.html

"10. John Engelberger (2000)
John Engelberger was always willing to work hard. He went from walking on to the Virginia Tech team his freshman year to being a first-team All-Big East player his senior season. It was this type of work ethic that helped him wow scouts at the combine and move up the draft charts.

Engelberger was projected to be picked somewhere in the middle of the draft but he boosted his stock in Indianapolis. He ran a 4.73 40, measured a 34-inch vertical, and showed extreme quickness for a defensive lineman in the three-cone drill. Engelberger was rewarded by being selected 35th overall by the San Francisco 49ers. He had a decent career, lasting nine years in the league but only managed 20.5 sacks in 139 games."

Yea...that's right.

NUB · 03-01-2011, 03:43 PM

He did not get the snazzy plays, but I really thought Engelberger was a very solid addition to the defense.

TheReverend · 03-01-2011, 03:49 PM

In b4 Popps rage

Smiling Assassin27 · 03-01-2011, 03:51 PM

Hey, he panned out better than Jim Druckenmiller, I'll give him that.

BroncoLifer · 03-01-2011, 03:59 PM

So, you're saying that watching guys do a bunch of drills isn't the best way to scout? What do you want to do, get out video and watch them play real football?

Smiling Assassin27 · 03-01-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoLifer

So, you're saying that watching guys do a bunch of drills isn't the best way to scout? What do you want to do, get out video and watch them play real football?

The HELL you say!

Sincerely,

Al Davis

rugbythug · 03-01-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoLifer

So, you're saying that watching guys do a bunch of drills isn't the best way to scout? What do you want to do, get out video and watch them play real football?

Didn't read the link did you. Some pretty good players listed.

gunns · 03-01-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

The HELL you say!

Sincerely,

Al Davis

P.S. If they run fast they are good football players

So says Al and it's what they always report at the combine.

sirhcyennek81 · 03-01-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gunns

P.S. If they run fast they are good football players

So says Al and it's what they always report at the combine.

Well...we are contantly told Al is a great talent evaluator.

Drek · 03-01-2011, 07:29 PM

Any all time great combine list that doesn't have Deon Sanders at #1 sucks.

Though interesting point, Vernon Gholston has been cut by the Jets. He's only 24 and was all Big Ten just three years ago. 6'3", 260. Not a bad candidate for us to pick up as a reclamation project. Have him add 10 pounds and play full time DE instead of making him work in space and some of that talent he showed in college might start peaking through. Could be an worthwhile passing downs backup for Ayers.

Hell, get Ayers up in the 275-280 range and on passing downs you could bump him inside if he and Gholston both start breaking through when they're back on the D-line.

SoCalBronco · 03-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Engelberger also has a room named after him, which is conclusive proof of his studly-ness.

montrose · 03-01-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Engelberger also has a room named after him, which is conclusive proof of his studly-ness.

schaaf · 03-01-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Engelberger also has a room named after him, which is conclusive proof of his studly-ness.

haha I thought this was some joke

oubronco · 03-02-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Drek

Any all time great combine list that doesn't have Deon Sanders at #1 sucks.

Though interesting point, Vernon Gholston has been cut by the Jets. He's only 24 and was all Big Ten just three years ago. 6'3", 260. Not a bad candidate for us to pick up as a reclamation project. Have him add 10 pounds and play full time DE instead of making him work in space and some of that talent he showed in college might start peaking through. Could be an worthwhile passing downs backup for Ayers.

Hell, get Ayers up in the 275-280 range and on passing downs you could bump him inside if he and Gholston both start breaking through when they're back on the D-line.

I think he would be worth the risk if Fox could light a fire under his ass

bronco militia · 03-02-2011, 06:43 AM

its from bleacher report......

there were no HOF players on that list. who knew
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/6...history#page/4

Kaylore · 03-02-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

its from bleacher report......

there were no HOF players on that list. who knew
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/6...history#page/4

Deion Sanders is number 1...

bronco militia · 03-02-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Deion Sanders is number 1...

my bad...the other link had mike mamula #1 and no deon sanders

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03-01-2011, 03:01 PM	#1
Gutless Drunk Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 927 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Top ten all time combine performers http://www.realclearsports.com/lists...ine/intro.html "10. John Engelberger (2000) John Engelberger was always willing to work hard. He went from walking on to the Virginia Tech team his freshman year to being a first-team All-Big East player his senior season. It was this type of work ethic that helped him wow scouts at the combine and move up the draft charts. Engelberger was projected to be picked somewhere in the middle of the draft but he boosted his stock in Indianapolis. He ran a 4.73 40, measured a 34-inch vertical, and showed extreme quickness for a defensive lineman in the three-cone drill. Engelberger was rewarded by being selected 35th overall by the San Francisco 49ers. He had a decent career, lasting nine years in the league but only managed 20.5 sacks in 139 games." Yea...that's right.

03-01-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
NUB Just Crafted New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,448 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	He did not get the snazzy plays, but I really thought Engelberger was a very solid addition to the defense.

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Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,976 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Hey, he panned out better than Jim Druckenmiller, I'll give him that.

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BroncoLifer Living the Dream Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder County Posts: 1,254 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	So, you're saying that watching guys do a bunch of drills isn't the best way to scout? What do you want to do, get out video and watch them play real football?

03-01-2011, 07:29 PM	#10
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,316	Any all time great combine list that doesn't have Deon Sanders at #1 sucks. Though interesting point, Vernon Gholston has been cut by the Jets. He's only 24 and was all Big Ten just three years ago. 6'3", 260. Not a bad candidate for us to pick up as a reclamation project. Have him add 10 pounds and play full time DE instead of making him work in space and some of that talent he showed in college might start peaking through. Could be an worthwhile passing downs backup for Ayers. Hell, get Ayers up in the 275-280 range and on passing downs you could bump him inside if he and Gholston both start breaking through when they're back on the D-line.

03-02-2011, 06:43 AM	#15
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,590	its from bleacher report...... there were no HOF players on that list. who knew http://bleacherreport.com/articles/6...history#page/4