Senior Bowl Thread

Originally posted by ishkabibel:
I thought Beal got bullied by the O linemen today. Kerrigan really flashed with an inside move. I thought they pegged him as a 43 DE though. I was hoping he could transition to OLB in the long tradition of Boilermakers to do so. Any of you draft gurus see him standing up?

Originally posted by vrabbit:

Originally posted by ishkabibel:
I thought Beal got bullied by the O linemen today. Kerrigan really flashed with an inside move. I thought they pegged him as a 43 DE though. I was hoping he could transition to OLB in the long tradition of Boilermakers to do so. Any of you draft gurus see him standing up?

Watching all his highlights I really though his best fit was as a 4-3 end, but with his measurements he really looks the part of a 3-4 ROLB, and I know many in this forum believe that he can not only make the transition, but be a monster at that position

Originally posted by RedWaltz24:

Originally posted by BoiseNiner:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

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Originally posted by jreff22:
DraftCountdown Scott Wright
Boston College LB Mark Herzlich looked ridiculous at the #SeniorBowl weigh-in this morning. Herzlich is cancer's worst enemy!

As a BC alum, I am rooting for this guy hard. Too bad he is an ILB.

I thought he was an OLB?

My bad. For some reason I didn't think he fit as a 3-4 OLB.

You could be right. Is seems to be a bit undersized for a 3-4 OLB, but I can't help but like and want him on our term just because he is mentally tough and a leader.

I didn't see his measurements today, but he is 6'4", 244lbs, so he isn't tiny. If he could put on some more weight he might be a good OLB in the 3-4. I mean, before the cancer, he was on the fast track to a Top 10 pick when he left college.

I was basing my statement on him being 237ish, but of course that is unofficial number from a website.

For 3-4 OLB, I believe the ideal weight is around 250s, but course it is hard to quantify heart and drive.

The official numbers for Herzlich came to 6'3 5/8", 250.

Sweet. I would like to see him in agility drills at the combine.

Someone said he is put into coverage more than he is asked to rush the passer so I wonder how his pass rushing skills are. Baalke values 3-4 OLB that can rush, set the edge against the run and then cover.

Two years ago, when he was dominant, Herzlich was better in coverage than attacking the QB. But, he is a well-rounded player, versatile.

Maybe it's just me but when I've seen Herzlich, I think Mike Vrabel. While not overly dominate as a pass-rusher, he's versatile enough to be used at any of the LB spots in the 3-4(inside or outside). To me he screams Patriot or Steeler in the 2nd or 3rd rounds. Most likely the latter unless he really shows the scouts something these next few months.

I might be wrong, but doesn't Dom Capers/Vic Fangio's system really like versatile LB's also since they are progeny of Dick LeBeau? They like being able to move LB's all around. If that is the case, the Niners might be interested also.

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Originally posted by jreff22:
DraftCountdown Scott Wright
Boston College LB Mark Herzlich looked ridiculous at the #SeniorBowl weigh-in this morning. Herzlich is cancer's worst enemy!

As a BC alum, I am rooting for this guy hard. Too bad he is an ILB.

I thought he was an OLB?

My bad. For some reason I didn't think he fit as a 3-4 OLB.

You could be right. Is seems to be a bit undersized for a 3-4 OLB, but I can't help but like and want him on our term just because he is mentally tough and a leader.

I didn't see his measurements today, but he is 6'4", 244lbs, so he isn't tiny. If he could put on some more weight he might be a good OLB in the 3-4. I mean, before the cancer, he was on the fast track to a Top 10 pick when he left college.

I was basing my statement on him being 237ish, but of course that is unofficial number from a website.

For 3-4 OLB, I believe the ideal weight is around 250s, but course it is hard to quantify heart and drive.

The official numbers for Herzlich came to 6'3 5/8", 250.

Sweet. I would like to see him in agility drills at the combine.

Someone said he is put into coverage more than he is asked to rush the passer so I wonder how his pass rushing skills are. Baalke values 3-4 OLB that can rush, set the edge against the run and then cover.

Two years ago, when he was dominant, Herzlich was better in coverage than attacking the QB. But, he is a well-rounded player, versatile.

Maybe it's just me but when I've seen Herzlich, I think Mike Vrabel. While not overly dominate as a pass-rusher, he's versatile enough to be used at any of the LB spots in the 3-4(inside or outside). To me he screams Patriot or Steeler in the 2nd or 3rd rounds. Most likely the latter unless he really shows the scouts something these next few months.

I might be wrong, but doesn't Dom Capers/Vic Fangio's system really like versatile LB's also since they are progeny of Dick LeBeau? They like being able to move LB's all around. If that is the case, the Niners might be interested also.

I think he could play as a 3-4 OLB. He has good quickness and strength and is really good in coverage, so he can do a lot of things. If you guys remember correctly Clay Matthews wasn't a pass rusher in college because he wasn't used that way.

Originally posted by WillistheWall:
If Locker looks good playing with actual talent this week he could be our QB at #7 IMO. I want to hear more about how the QBs looked.

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Washington quarterback Jake Locker looked good today throwing the ball, and during the weigh-in. Locker easily passes the "eye ball" test and has the look of a great athlete. Locker has better arm strength than many notice, and it showed today on quick slants and hitches. This is a time when offensive players are still getting comfortable with each other, so do not pay too much attention to early interceptions due to miscommunication.

Christian Ponder looked great at weigh-ins. If he can prove he is fully recovered from elbow surgery his stock could rise.

Andy Dalton is again showing why he is moving up draft boards with crisp passes and good mobility.

Not overly impressed with Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. He looked uncomfortable throwing the ball and hasn't flashed the passing skills I've heard hyped.

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by WillistheWall:
If Locker looks good playing with actual talent this week he could be our QB at #7 IMO. I want to hear more about how the QBs looked.

Quote:
Washington quarterback Jake Locker looked good today throwing the ball, and during the weigh-in. Locker easily passes the "eye ball" test and has the look of a great athlete. Locker has better arm strength than many notice, and it showed today on quick slants and hitches. This is a time when offensive players are still getting comfortable with each other, so do not pay too much attention to early interceptions due to miscommunication.

Christian Ponder looked great at weigh-ins. If he can prove he is fully recovered from elbow surgery his stock could rise.

Andy Dalton is again showing why he is moving up draft boards with crisp passes and good mobility.

Not overly impressed with Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. He looked uncomfortable throwing the ball and hasn't flashed the passing skills I've heard hyped.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/583551-2011-senior-bowl-news-and-notes-from-day-one-in-mobile-alabama

Originally posted by titan:
These are the players that started to impress me. G/T Carimi, DE/OLB Jordan,
WR Young, QB Kaepernick, TE DJ Williams.

Originally posted by vrabbit:

Originally posted by titan:
These are the players that started to impress me. G/T Carimi, DE/OLB Jordan,
WR Young, QB Kaepernick, TE DJ Williams.

You don't mean the guy from Cal right? Cuz no way he's a OLB, even in the 3-4

Originally posted by WillistheWall:

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by WillistheWall:
If Locker looks good playing with actual talent this week he could be our QB at #7 IMO. I want to hear more about how the QBs looked.

Quote:
Washington quarterback Jake Locker looked good today throwing the ball, and during the weigh-in. Locker easily passes the "eye ball" test and has the look of a great athlete. Locker has better arm strength than many notice, and it showed today on quick slants and hitches. This is a time when offensive players are still getting comfortable with each other, so do not pay too much attention to early interceptions due to miscommunication.

Christian Ponder looked great at weigh-ins. If he can prove he is fully recovered from elbow surgery his stock could rise.

Andy Dalton is again showing why he is moving up draft boards with crisp passes and good mobility.

Not overly impressed with Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick. He looked uncomfortable throwing the ball and hasn't flashed the passing skills I've heard hyped.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/583551-2011-senior-bowl-news-and-notes-from-day-one-in-mobile-alabama

Nice. We could take any of the first three IMO, so I want all of them to do well.