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No they haven't. My bad, it was a typo. What I meant to say that the combine has not been concluded.
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VERY HORRIBLE. If Garrett is truly running the draft or having major input, then no way the draft shapes up like this.
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No CBs on that list. And I amend my previous statement to say, "we need to get good depth."
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Exactly. We need to infuse youth and athleticism into the DL and need 2 legit studs out of FA/draft on the OL.
JPP is only getting better, we need to block him.
Were not stopping Eli in the 4th Q w/o moar pass rushers
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We need OLBs too.
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re: cmd
*ahem* SS. And we need more than just 1 OLB.
*ahem* SS. And we need more than just 1 OLB.
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Ok and when was this?
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Well ok then, I'm not going to give him props, because everyone and their mommas knew that the Cowboys would select Smith weeks before, by the fact that long before that, Garrett only attended ONE Pro Day last year and that was USC's, which featured Smith. Garrett didn't attend any other pro day before or after.
Scouts take on Donta Hightower:
Posted Feb. 26, 2012 @ 11:36 a.m. ET
By Nolan Nawrocki
Fourth of a six-part series
Each day during the Scouting Combine through Tuesday, we'll feature Nolan Nawrocki's in-depth scouting report of a top draft prospect.
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B Dont'a Hightower, #30 (Junior)
Alabama | Grade: 6.20
Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 266 | Sp: 4.74 | Arm: 32 5/8 | Hand: 9 3/4 | Wing: 77 1/4
Notes: First name is pronounced "Don-tay." The Tennessee prep was the state's 3A Mr. Football after recording 168 tackles on defense and scoring 19 touchdowns on offense. Was one of two true freshman starters for the Tide in 2008, playing in all 14 contests with 12 starts at the "Will" spot with his only non-starts to the formation starting the game (nickel package). Recorded 64 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss and zero sacks with one forced fumble. In '09, he started the first four games at "Will" linebacker before suffering a torn ACL in his left knee against Arkansas and taking a medical redshirt. Also saw time at the "Jack" position in passing situations and posted 16-4-1 with one pass breakup for the season. Returned to the starting lineup in '10 and produced 69-3 1/2-0 with three pass breakups while starting all 13 games — started the first four games at the "Mike" linebacker before switching to back to his original "Will" LB position. In '11, he had minor surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand on Aug. 11 but returned to practice the next day. Was the leader of Alabama's No. 1 defense in '11 after registering career highs with 85-11-4 and three pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one blocked kick in 13 games at the "Mike" LB spot. Was a finalist for the Lombardi, Butkus and Chuck Bednarik awards. The two-time team captain received his bachelor's degree in December 2011.
Positives: Powerfully built with exceptional size, body thickness and take-on strength for the inside. Plays big. Can dominate fullbacks at the point of attack — explosive on contact. Extremely stout base. Plays square to the line and stones iso-lead blockers in the hole (see LSU). Can stack, shed and swallow ballcarriers. Physical tackler with knockback power in his body. Reroutes and can control tight ends at the line of scrimmage. Athletic mover for his size. Versatile — has played multiple positions and has the football smarts to line up the defense and handle any LB position. Highly instinctive. Has lined up with his hand in the dirt and can set the edge and swat blockers out of the way. Highly respected, defensive signalcaller. Solid character. Works hard, is committed to the game and is well-versed in an NFL-style defense.
Negatives: Does not always sell out around piles and appears to be protecting himself too much — leaves some production on the field. Can improve his hand use disengaging. Limited range and production in coverage — can be outflanked by speed backs. Has some heaviness in his movement — weight has pushed 270 pounds and might require monitoring. Lacks elite speed and short-area burst to bend the edge. Can expand his pass-rush arsenal. Can do a better job coming to balance and wrapping in space. Average book smarts. Durability requires evaluation.
Summary: A big-bodied, physical run stuffer with deceptive movement skill and edge-setting strength to play outside, Hightower took time to recover from the ACL injury he suffered two years ago and has shown a tendency to play too cautiously since returning to the field. Is regarded as a two-down 3-4 "Mike" linebacker by some NFL teams but might fit best outside in an odd front given his physicality to control the line of scrimmage and stack the corner. Plus, his ability to kick outside on third downs enhances his value. Is scheme-diverse and versatile and has Pro Bowl potential when healthy. Could be most attractive to a big, physical, imposing front such as that of the Jets, Packers, 49ers or Texans.
NFL projection: Late first-round pick.
Posted Feb. 26, 2012 @ 11:36 a.m. ET
By Nolan Nawrocki
Fourth of a six-part series
Each day during the Scouting Combine through Tuesday, we'll feature Nolan Nawrocki's in-depth scouting report of a top draft prospect.
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B Dont'a Hightower, #30 (Junior)Alabama | Grade: 6.20
Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 266 | Sp: 4.74 | Arm: 32 5/8 | Hand: 9 3/4 | Wing: 77 1/4
Notes: First name is pronounced "Don-tay." The Tennessee prep was the state's 3A Mr. Football after recording 168 tackles on defense and scoring 19 touchdowns on offense. Was one of two true freshman starters for the Tide in 2008, playing in all 14 contests with 12 starts at the "Will" spot with his only non-starts to the formation starting the game (nickel package). Recorded 64 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss and zero sacks with one forced fumble. In '09, he started the first four games at "Will" linebacker before suffering a torn ACL in his left knee against Arkansas and taking a medical redshirt. Also saw time at the "Jack" position in passing situations and posted 16-4-1 with one pass breakup for the season. Returned to the starting lineup in '10 and produced 69-3 1/2-0 with three pass breakups while starting all 13 games — started the first four games at the "Mike" linebacker before switching to back to his original "Will" LB position. In '11, he had minor surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand on Aug. 11 but returned to practice the next day. Was the leader of Alabama's No. 1 defense in '11 after registering career highs with 85-11-4 and three pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one blocked kick in 13 games at the "Mike" LB spot. Was a finalist for the Lombardi, Butkus and Chuck Bednarik awards. The two-time team captain received his bachelor's degree in December 2011.
Positives: Powerfully built with exceptional size, body thickness and take-on strength for the inside. Plays big. Can dominate fullbacks at the point of attack — explosive on contact. Extremely stout base. Plays square to the line and stones iso-lead blockers in the hole (see LSU). Can stack, shed and swallow ballcarriers. Physical tackler with knockback power in his body. Reroutes and can control tight ends at the line of scrimmage. Athletic mover for his size. Versatile — has played multiple positions and has the football smarts to line up the defense and handle any LB position. Highly instinctive. Has lined up with his hand in the dirt and can set the edge and swat blockers out of the way. Highly respected, defensive signalcaller. Solid character. Works hard, is committed to the game and is well-versed in an NFL-style defense.
Negatives: Does not always sell out around piles and appears to be protecting himself too much — leaves some production on the field. Can improve his hand use disengaging. Limited range and production in coverage — can be outflanked by speed backs. Has some heaviness in his movement — weight has pushed 270 pounds and might require monitoring. Lacks elite speed and short-area burst to bend the edge. Can expand his pass-rush arsenal. Can do a better job coming to balance and wrapping in space. Average book smarts. Durability requires evaluation.
Summary: A big-bodied, physical run stuffer with deceptive movement skill and edge-setting strength to play outside, Hightower took time to recover from the ACL injury he suffered two years ago and has shown a tendency to play too cautiously since returning to the field. Is regarded as a two-down 3-4 "Mike" linebacker by some NFL teams but might fit best outside in an odd front given his physicality to control the line of scrimmage and stack the corner. Plus, his ability to kick outside on third downs enhances his value. Is scheme-diverse and versatile and has Pro Bowl potential when healthy. Could be most attractive to a big, physical, imposing front such as that of the Jets, Packers, 49ers or Texans.
NFL projection: Late first-round pick.
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Count me the fuck out of that mess.
2nd round TE, are you fucking kidding me?
Not a single OL to speak of in the entire mock?
Ignoring CB until the 6th round?
4th Round QB isn't bad if you've addressed other needs on the team.......which didn't happen.
The absolute 2 biggest holes on the team go nearly 100% ignored. Better start praying for a free agency bonanza to get a G, C, CB
No fucking way would that be a draft I would want. Fuck the 2nd round TE, this team needs to get over the idea that they absolutely NEED some sort of fucking stud backup TE.
They need to move away from the base 2TE as it is. Put 3WRs out there. You have three very capable WRs and a QB who can get it to them, why the fuck do they insist on 2TEs? Maybe if they had 5 capable OL, they wouldn't need a 6th OL out there.
2nd round TE, are you fucking kidding me?
Not a single OL to speak of in the entire mock?
Ignoring CB until the 6th round?
4th Round QB isn't bad if you've addressed other needs on the team.......which didn't happen.
The absolute 2 biggest holes on the team go nearly 100% ignored. Better start praying for a free agency bonanza to get a G, C, CB
No fucking way would that be a draft I would want. Fuck the 2nd round TE, this team needs to get over the idea that they absolutely NEED some sort of fucking stud backup TE.
They need to move away from the base 2TE as it is. Put 3WRs out there. You have three very capable WRs and a QB who can get it to them, why the fuck do they insist on 2TEs? Maybe if they had 5 capable OL, they wouldn't need a 6th OL out there.
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It's not just that, it also serves as confusion for the Defense. That way it makes it harder for the D to recognize pre-snap if the play is going to be a pass or a rush.
Also if you find 2 TEs for that package that can stretch the middle of the field, it opens up the outside routes for the receivers.
I wholeheartedly agree with the rest of your post though. We can find value that fits a need for the Oline and defensive backfield, especially CB, before the 6th round.
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It confuses nobody. Hasn't yet.
Bennett blocks nearly 65% of the time and of the few times he does go out on a route, he only gets targeted like 15% of the time.
But lets say Dallas gets a really good TE, then what?
Now they have 2TEs who collect all the stats, letting their prized WRs who they've paid a pretty penny to acquire collect dust?
They've invested plenty into the skill positions. They have more than many teams around the league in this area. They do not need another TE.