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Yep.

Didn't give a reason for it that I saw either. He isn't the first guy to no show the Senior Bowl and wont be the last, but you'd think with all the attention given to Goff and Lynch (who couldn't be there) and Wentz (tremendous riser, and would be there) that he would want to show up and show what he can do.

True nothing says that he HAS to play in the Senior Bowl. Him not being there though leads me to believe what is being rumored about him. That he has a very high sense of self entitlement, and that is the reason he was not popular with his teammates. I've heard him compared to Jimmy Clausen when it comes to self entitlement. Joey Harrington comes to mind too.
 

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I get the feeling that in Cook's mind, he is a top 5 pick. He should very much be at the Senior Bowl competing against Wentz. At the Combine, most of the attention will be on Goff and Lynch.

Supposedly, Cook is a world class asshole though. Ryan Leaf like asshole.

I'm curious to see what their coaching staff, particularly Mark Dantonio says about him. I also would like to see some real on the record comments by his teammates. So far its been the "some unnamed people say he is a bad teammate", yet the only guy who I have seen publicly say anything (one of his OL I believe) said he was a great teammate.

Maybe its true and if it is, it would probably change my opinion on him (right now I'm of the opinion he could be a solid starter in the right situation, because he has been well coached and has played in a pro style offense). Also curious to hear what kind of work ethic he has.
 

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I get the feeling that in Cook's mind, he is a top 5 pick. He should very much be at the Senior Bowl competing against Wentz. At the Combine, most of the attention will be on Goff and Lynch.

Supposedly, Cook is a world class asshole though. Ryan Leaf like asshole.

That's what I've been hearing. I've watched him play and I like what he's capable on the field. I mean he has flaws but so does every other QB in this class. If he came in and blew the doors off of the Senior Bowl and out shone Wentz he could be right there with Lynch as the 2nd or 3rd QB in the draft. Plus if he had performed well and the fact that he went to a major program he could have been well ahead of Wentz.

Being a world class asshole though will only lead to a short career no matter how good you could be.
 

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You can't expect his teammates or coach to come out and trash him on the record, though.

Not before the draft the surely won't. Maybe that's why he didn't want to play in the Senior Bowl. He would have surely been a part of the North Team. And knowing the Cowboys might have an interest in a QB in the first two rounds he didn't want to risk ruffling some feathers and ruining chance of the Cowboys possibly taking a chance on him.

If the Cowboys wait until the second round they should really consider Hackenberg over Cook.
 

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If the Cowboys wait until the second round they should really consider Hackenberg over Cook.

Hackenberg certainly has the size and arm talent, but Cook was a far better player, also has size and arm talent and played for an outstanding coach in a pro style offense. Unless Cook is found with kiddie porn or something, there's no way I take Hackenberg over him right now.
 

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Anybody know anything about this guy?


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Dallas Cowboys have been interviewing Miles Killebrew/Southern Utah for a while.


11:18 PM - 26 Jan 2016 · Mobile, AL, United States

Utah Southern senior S Miles Killebrew is "this year's version of Jaquiski Tartt," posits NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter.

Tartt, you'll recall, was a 2015 second-round pick of the 49ers. "Killebrew [is] a linebacker-sized strong safety who shuts down FCS receivers and running backs on a regular basis," Reuter wrote. "While he has great size, Killebrew doesn't just play inside the box, though he'll likely flourish there on Sundays." The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Killebrew has been clocked with a 4.45 forty. An NFL scout told NFL.com recently that Killebrew is "a better football player than Shaq Thompson and Deone Bucannon were when they came out." Wed, Nov 25, 2015 04:04:00 PM
 

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2016 Senior Bowl: Ohio State commands Tuesday's North practice


By Dane Brugler | NFLDraftScout.com Senior Analyst

January 26, 2016 8:11 pm ET

MOBILE, Ala. - Along with Alabama, Ohio State is the most represented college program at the Senior Bowl with five former Buckeyes on the North squad. And all five flashed on Tuesday during practice, especially Braxton Miller and Nick Vannett - two players who were underutilized on offense at Ohio State.

A former quarterback, Miller made the transition to wideout this past season as a senior and continues his development this week in Mobile. While still raw in several areas, Miller is on a different level athletically than the other prospects on the North team. His release off the line, short-area quickness in his breaks and long-speed to create separation routinely stood out on Tuesday. Miller also caught everything his way with elite body control and quick reflexes.

Miller fielded punts during drills and did a nice job tracking and receiving the punt, especially considering he didn't play special teams at Ohio State. The Dallas Cowboys coaching staff spent extra time with him in this area. It's clear that he will need time to develop nuance as a route runner and improve his hand use, but while unpolished, Miller's athleticism is what scouts were buzzing about more than anything else.

With only 19 catches as a senior, Vannett wasn't a main weapon for the Ohio State offense, but he played like one during practice on Tuesday. He doesn't have much shake at the top of routes to create separation, but with his strong hands and focus to finish contested catches, it didn't matter. While this isn't a deep tight end draft class, Vannett could separate himself as the top senior prospect at the position and worthy mid-round pick.

The three other Ohio State players in Mobile this week - Adolphus Washington, Tyvis Powell, and Joshua Perry - all had positive practices on Tuesday, as did a former teammate at the South practice.

Other North notes:

- The main attraction at the Senior Bowl is North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz and he didn't disappoint in the week's first practice. He wasn't perfect, but there was far more good than bad and he showed why there is so much buzz about him as a pro prospect. Wentz showed off his above average velocity, using his body rhythm and touch to accurately control the placement. The uptick in competition didn't throw off his timing as he was able to quickly set up and fire strikes, as well, completing a variety of passes to unfamiliar targets. Watching Wentz interact with the Cowboys' coaches and his development throughout the week will be interesting to track but Tuesday was a strong first statement, especially with the North's other quarterbacks - Southern Cal's Cody Kessler, Stanford's Kevin Hogan and Louisiana Tech's Jeff Driskel - struggling in comparison.

- Wentz wasn't the only NDSU prospect standing out Tuesday as left tackle Joe Haeg showed impressive balance, agility and strength in pass protection against a talented North defensive line. Like his quarterback, Haeg came to Mobile needing to prove himself against FBS competition. He did precisely that, competing with Indiana's much higher-rated Jason Spriggs to emerge as the North's most consistent pass blocker Tuesday.

- While Wentz impressed with his ball placement, he and the rest of the North's quarterbacks had several passes batted away by an aggressive secondary. With the Dallas coaches rather than referees "calling" the practice, cornerbacks were not surprisingly a bit hands-on with receivers with several riding would-be pass-catchers throughout their routes. Temple's Tavon Young, however, showed terrific timing and closing speed to break up multiple passes, ripping at the ball as it arrived. At just 5-9 (and 3/8") and 180 pounds, Young isn't imposing but he is scrappy, projecting best as a nickel or dime defender in the NFL.

- Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Vernon Butler was a tough man to contain in one-on-one drills, using his short area quickness and powerful upper body to force his way to the pocket. His long arms allow him to rag doll blockers once he gets them off-balance.
 

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2016 Senior Bowl: Spence, Reed make powerful first impression at South practice


By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com

January 26, 2016 7:31 pm ET


MOBILE, Ala. - Eastern Kentucky edge rusher Noah Spence wasted little time in capturing the attention of NFL scouts Tuesday with the former Ohio State star showing an explosive burst upfield... and a temper to go along with it.

Spence had to be physically separated from Georgia tackle John Theus on two separate occasions and sparked confrontations from a few other offensive linemen during a spirited South team practice to officially kick off the 2016 Senior Bowl.

Spence, a former five star recruit kicked out at Columbus due to repeated failed drug tests, has worked hard to rebuild the trust of NFL scouts. His actions Tuesday were seen as evidence of passion and competitiveness from scouts rather than as a red flag - perhaps, in part, because he played so well.

After measuring in a touch under 6-foot-3, 254 pounds, Spence showed off his trademark burst and agility off the edge, repeatedly getting the best of the South's tackles. He also showed impressive strength to hold up at the point of attack in the running game, anchoring well and slipping off blocks to harass running backs.

While Spence was the standout edge rusher during Tuesday's initial practice for the South team, it was another star from the south blowing things up on the inside - much to the delight of the largely Crimson Tide faithful at Fairhope Stadium.

Showing off the same power and tenacity which helped Alabama win another national championship, versatile defensive lineman Jarran Reed consistently stood up would-be blockers at the line of scrimmage, bottling up the running game. At 6-foot-3, 311 pounds, Reed has the girth and strength to line up virtually anywhere along the defensive line, making him a fit for 3-4 and 4-3 teams, alike, and the projected first round pick arguably the top traditional defensive linemen invited to this year's Senior Bowl.

Among other notes from Tuesday's South Team practice:

* After turning heads by measuring in with the longest arms of any player invited to the 2016 Senior Bowl, Texas Tech left tackle Le'Raven Clark also showed surprisingly nimble feet, showing enough agility to block most edge rushers (including Spence, at times) and getting to the second level as a run blocker. Given how relatively rarely Clark was asked to run block in Tech's pass-happy spread offense, he can help his NFL stock this week by continuing to impress in this area, even if he lacks the power as a drive blocker scouts would prefer.

* It was strange to see a Michigan Wolverine on the South squad but after a terrific week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game, Graham Glasgow continued his steady performance while working at center Tuesday. Glasgow was officially listed by the Senior Bowl as a guard for this week though he played center at Michigan and during the Shrine game. He may be asked to slide outside to guard with Missouri's Connor McGovern going down with what appeared to be a leg injury.

* Given that he possesses the most imposing build of any prospect invited to this year's game, there is sure to be plenty of attention heaped upon Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman but Tuesday he struggled to take advantage of the moment, generating less power than his rocked-up 6-foot-7 (and a 1/2"), 269 pound frame would suggest. Oakman frequently loses the battle of leverage because of his height, high pad level and limited flexibility.

* Just as Oakman generates buzz because of his build, Kansas State tight end Glenn Gronkowski will receive plenty of fanfare because of his famous older brother, Rob, the New England Patriots' All-Pro. While not the same caliber of prospect as his sibling, Gronkowski did enjoy a solid first practice, showing crisp footwork and soft hands during drills.
 

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I love Braxton Miller. He could be a legit star with all that athletic ability.

Also had to hear Garrett at 7:00 this morning saying how they're practicing just like the Cowboys because we like the way we practice and think it gives us the best chance to get prepared etc. No one deserves to wake up to Garrett's smug overconfident robot voice.
 
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Hackenberg certainly has the size and arm talent, but Cook was a far better player, also has size and arm talent and played for an outstanding coach in a pro style offense. Unless Cook is found with kiddie porn or something, there's no way I take Hackenberg over him right now.

Cook is definitely not liked in the locker room which frankly might as well be found with kiddie porn as regards his career
 

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Anybody know anything about this guy?

He's legit. Someone will overdraft him but I think he'll be a player. Strong safety who will play nickel linebacker on passing downs. Southern Utah staff told me Dallas has been on him all year.
 

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He's legit. Someone will overdraft him but I think he'll be a player. Strong safety who will play nickel linebacker on passing downs. Southern Utah staff told me Dallas has been on him all year.

Sweet, I'll definitely be looking out for him this weekend in the game.
 

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I'll live with it if we get Goff. He's probably better anyway.

In a way I think this is set up for Wentz to do well. He's big and strong and can throw, so he's going to look good in these drills. How well does he see the field, how does he feel and avoid pressure, all those type intangible things will determine his success IMO.
 
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