BigTron
03-27-2007, 03:49 PM
This time of the year alot of good "Football Players" get outshined by guys who are more athletic. We are notorious for selecting potential and athleticism and not "Football" guys. Since its slow i was wondering what guys everyone thinks are going to be very good in the NFL to spite poor combine #'s etc. Here's a few guys who i think are going to be solid pro's who have bad #'s
1. LaMaar Woodley- undersized, not very fast, and is kind of a tweener at 6'2 270. Could play DE or OLB or both. This guy was the #1 threat for Michigans D when they were playing great before their last two games, not Branch, not Leon Hall and not David Harris. This guy was causing HAVOC for teams O-Lines and blocking Scheme's. He is a poor mans Dwight Freeney but not as fast and better against the run. He was a force last year and is going to be a major contributer to someobody's defense. Especially if he goes to a coach who implements different looks. His sack and tackles wewnt up every year. 11.5 sacks last season.
2. Damieon Hughes- Another guy who plays great on the field but tested poorly. Wont have the speed to be a superstar but could be a pro-bowl guy if used in the right defense.
3. Paul Posluszny- He is slightly below AJ Hawk in my book. Not as fast or flashy but this guy is going to be a run stopper and a great player. He is going to be a first rounder so this is a stretch but he should be the #1 LB IMO. A true football player.
4. Zach MIller- He has been dropping like a stone after his poor 40 time and non-impressive 16 reps on the bench. But on the field he gets rave reviews. Him and Olsen were neck and neck until their 40's came out and now Z.MIller is mid round 2 and Olsen MId round 1. Another example of people forgetting what happned on the field.
These are just a couple guys who I think are suffering from potential hypeitis, players who havent performed as well are being projected above them. As Raider fans we understand how drafting like this can bite you in the ass. Kirk Morrison is one of the best players we have drafted recently and he is a football player not an athlete. Anybody got anyone else?
1. LaMaar Woodley- undersized, not very fast, and is kind of a tweener at 6'2 270. Could play DE or OLB or both. This guy was the #1 threat for Michigans D when they were playing great before their last two games, not Branch, not Leon Hall and not David Harris. This guy was causing HAVOC for teams O-Lines and blocking Scheme's. He is a poor mans Dwight Freeney but not as fast and better against the run. He was a force last year and is going to be a major contributer to someobody's defense. Especially if he goes to a coach who implements different looks. His sack and tackles wewnt up every year. 11.5 sacks last season.
2. Damieon Hughes- Another guy who plays great on the field but tested poorly. Wont have the speed to be a superstar but could be a pro-bowl guy if used in the right defense.
3. Paul Posluszny- He is slightly below AJ Hawk in my book. Not as fast or flashy but this guy is going to be a run stopper and a great player. He is going to be a first rounder so this is a stretch but he should be the #1 LB IMO. A true football player.
4. Zach MIller- He has been dropping like a stone after his poor 40 time and non-impressive 16 reps on the bench. But on the field he gets rave reviews. Him and Olsen were neck and neck until their 40's came out and now Z.MIller is mid round 2 and Olsen MId round 1. Another example of people forgetting what happned on the field.
These are just a couple guys who I think are suffering from potential hypeitis, players who havent performed as well are being projected above them. As Raider fans we understand how drafting like this can bite you in the ass. Kirk Morrison is one of the best players we have drafted recently and he is a football player not an athlete. Anybody got anyone else?