Mike Adams, Ohio State Offensive Tackle, Starting to pop up as 'the pick' at #30 | Page 2

nickbradley · 2012-03-28T07:56:31-07:00

Any thoughts on drafting another OT? Seems like we're gonna see this more and more. WalterFootball's new mock out today has us taking an OT at #61 (The Ole Miss prospect) and moving Anthony Davis inside to RG. Thoughts? Height: 6-7 Weight: 323 Pass blocking: Tall, long, athletic pass protector. Generally gets out of three-point stance with good knee bend and a wide base. Improving his ability to use his hands to redirect rushers and late blitzers away from the pocket. Power rushers lose most battles. Has an adequate anchor in close quarters, will reset hands and move feet to sustain. Stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing defender to get the corner or spin inside. Run blocking: Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet. Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance when overextending. Quick feet to get inside of defensive tackles to wall off inside and reach linebackers at the second level. Nice punch which he uses to knock down smaller defenders with one extension. Height can be a detriment in short-yardage, defender can get under his pads to hold the line. Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area. Pulling/trapping: Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism, but is capable of blocking on the move. Effective in space and usually drops his hips to get leverage and sustain against shorter defenders. Initial Quickness: Excellent quick-twitch movement off the snap in pass protection and as a run blocker. Finds defenders with his hands immediately and gets feet moving to engage and sustain. Can be beat off the edge coming out of his stance lunging to reach speedy wide rushers. Downfield: Quick out of his stance with the footwork to be effective in front of screens. Willing to get out in front of ballcarriers to take out defensive backs and linebackers. Used at tight end on unbalanced lines. Intangibles: Suspended the first two games of the 2009 season for violating team rules, cited in January 2009 for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia (charges were eventually dropped) after being stopped for running a stop sign. One of five players suspended for first five games of 2011 season for receiving benefits from a tattoo parlor owner, selling championship rings, jerseys and awards; Adams was required to pay back $1,000 for the ring he sold. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1620008

Mike Adams, Ohio State Offensive Tackle, Starting to pop up as 'the pick' at #30

Mar 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM

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adacosta24
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I honestly dont think anyone will guess what our pick will be, the way free agent has been going there arent to many holes that need to be filled, and on top of that no one expected us to reach on Aldon Smith last year, and look how that turned out, I really dont care who we pick I have faith in HARBALKE that it will be someone that can perform

[ Edited by adacosta24 on Mar 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM ]

Mar 28, 2012 at 10:12 AM

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FredFlintstone
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Originally posted by adacosta24:
I honestly dont think anyone will guess what our pick will be, the way free agent has been going there arent to many holes that need to be filled, and on top of that no one expected us to reach on Aldon Smith last year, and look how that turned out, I really dont care who we pick I have faith in HARBALKE that it will be someone that can perform

this, just hope its not an olineman

Mar 28, 2012 at 10:43 AM

#18

m_brockalexander
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Nick, turn the page already on the "pick an OT so we can move Davis to OG" crusade you are on. How many posts is this now? Four or five? Give it up.

Mar 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM

#19

KennyBoiiii
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Didn't u post somethin similar to this yesterday?!

Mar 28, 2012 at 10:53 AM

#20

NinerBuff
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Straight up, I would be disappointed with that pick

Mar 28, 2012 at 11:03 AM

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Kaz9er
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I knw we need a RG and i would be royally pissed if we drafted another O-linemen in the 1st round

, but i would trust Harbaalke if we did.

Mar 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM

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pete98146
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The only way we'll draft an OL (which I'm not opposed to doing) in the first round is if Cordy Glenn or DeCastro falls to #30 which I don't see happening. I don't like the idea of converting Anthony Davis to a guard....atleast not yet. He's still young and growing into his body. Plus I think he'll continue to improve because he hasn't reached his ceiling.

Now the second round is a different story and we need a brand new big nasty at RG. Let's put it this way, I'd be SHOCKED if we don't land either Zeitler, Osemele or Silatolu, but we'll have to move up in the second round because all three will be gone mid second.

If we end up with Fleener, Jeffrey or Hill in the first and say Osemele in the second, life is good.

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