Q:Throughout your years at CSU, did you always dream about being the next Antonio Gates?
Sunday, May 2, 2010
J'Nathan Bullock
Q:Throughout your years at CSU, did you always dream about being the next Antonio Gates?
Monday, April 26, 2010
Browns Draft Recap
2nd round, 59th pick-Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee.
3rd round, 92nd pick-Shawn Lauvao, OG, Arizona State
Projects as a guard in the NFL. Scouts raved about his versatility, but I cannot see him playing anywhere except guard for the Browns, maybe center. He's only 6'2, that does not sound like a guy that is going to have an opportunity to play tackle in the NFL. Could see this as a reach but it is so hard to predict in with offensive lineman. I trust Holmgren here, added some much needed depth to our interior offensive line.
5th round, 160th pick-Larry Asante, S, Nebraksa.
Solid 3 year starter in the Big 12 with the Cornhuskers. Pretty muscular guy who is great in run support, but is horrible at covering the pass. Have not heard any positives at all when Asante and pass coverage are used in the same sentence. Loves to come up in run support and is good in the open field and tackling in general. Due to his horrendous pass coverage skills, the best his career could ever amount to would be a back-up and special team ace.
6th round, 177th pick-Carlton Mitchell, WR, South Florida
Great talent. So much upside/potential it's ridiculous. Low risk, high reward kind of guy. Great size at 6'3, and has great speed to go along with it (4.49 40). Has big, strong hands that allow him to make some catches that most guys can't. Is not afraid to go get the ball over the middle, even if that means getting laid out. A deep threat and can also be used effectively in the red zone. Perhaps the best part of his game is his blocking. Puts so much effort into his blocking and that can mean the difference between a 5 yard gain and a 40 yard gain. Has some flaws as well, I mean there's a reason he fell to 6th round. He is very raw and probably should have went back to school to improve his stock. A great year could have propelled him up draft boards. Not the best route runner on short routes, but that may come with concentration or effort. Mangini will push him to work on that. Also, he tends to catch the ball more with his body rather than with his hands. In my opinion was a great sleeper pick and it could reap benefits for the Browns. Twitter him @CLMitch10 (he always responds).
Round 6, 186th pick-Clifton Geathers, DE/OLB, South Carolina.
A project at the Browns 5 technique, some character issues are there as well. Massive guy at 6'7 299 with some of the longest arms above the equator. Has good strength that can allow him to keep blockers away, but only when he wants too. Defends the run well and uses his long arms to his advantage. Shows above average instincts and is a solid tackler. Needs to be more explosive off the line if he ever wants to be a factor. Not the best pass rusher and needs to use his hands better to shed off the blockers when engaged. not the best technique and plays too high, pad level definitely needs to improve. Character issues scared some off.
I'm not one to give grades for drafts because it takes a few years to diagnose it. In Holmgren I trust.
That's all for today folks. Hold it down Cleveland.
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Draft
6th round, 177th pick- Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse.