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Mar 1, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Peterson/Prince impress; others helped stock more

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Posted on: March 1, 2011 7:11 pm
Edited on: March 1, 2011 7:19 pm

Count me among those that is not at all surprised by the fact that LSU's Patrick Peterson and Nebraska's Prince Amukamara silenced a few critics today with their blazing times in the 40-yard dash and strong performances in other defensive back drills.

I certainly wasn't alone in believing these players would perform well. I spoke to various members of NFL scouting departments, agents, prospects and media in the weeks preceding the Combine that expected these two players to do well.

By only confirming the athleticism many of us recognized on tape, Peterson and Amukamara won't be boosting their stock much. Each was already viewed by many as potential top ten prospects.

Here are a few other defensive backs who boosted their stock even more with strong Combine workouts Tuesday.


•Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State: A severely dislocated wrist suffered in the Buckeyes' Sugar Bowl victory over Arkansas kept Chekwa from performing all of the drills in Indianapolis, but he starred in most important one -- recording a 4.40 second showing in the 40-yard dash and reinforcing the belief that he's one of the nation's most underrated cornerbacks and a potential second round pick.

•Robert Sands, S, West Virginia: Most are pegging UCLA's Rahim Moore as this year's top safety, but it was the size/speed freak Sands who enjoyed the more impressive Combine showing, Tuesday. The 6-4, 217 pound Sands surprised some with a solid time in the 40-yard dash (4.57) and standout performances, as well, in the leaps and shuttles. Don't be surprised if this Mountaineer winds up a top 75 pick.

•Mark Legree, S, Appalachian State: Despite the fact that he was a three-time consensus All-American at Appalachian State with an eye-popping 22 career interceptions, Legree was only a late addition to the Combine. I've long been a fan of his instincts and ball-skills and love that he proved his athleticism against the so-called elite competition. I'm not going to say I expected him to turn in the second fastest time in the 40-yard dash of any safety at the Combine, but I have been very much of a fan of his for a while now... And can prove it.
Surprised I didn't list Demarcus Van Dyke as a Riser following his Combine-best 4.28 time in the 40-yard dash? Don't be. Scouts certainly weren't, as "DVD" was a well-known speedster who demonstrated his speed recently when asked to play at the Senior Bowl.

Besides, aren't DVDs meant to burn?
Mar 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,
Mar 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

We should just draft two CB a RG in the third and a QB I wouldn't mind mcElroy later in the draft. We don have many holes but we also need to think about positions with aging players or ending contracts.
Mar 1, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Brandon Harris, Miami






Curtis Brown, Texas




Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech




Ras-I Dowling, Virginia




Mar 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy
Mar 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

Frank Gore was an injury RB in college. Doesn't mean you pass on good talent cause they got hurt some. If Ras-I can stay healthy, he'd be heck of a CB.
Mar 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

Frank Gore was an injury RB in college. Doesn't mean you pass on good talent cause they got hurt some. If Ras-I can stay healthy, he'd be heck of a CB.

Cosigned.
Mar 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

Frank Gore was an injury RB in college. Doesn't mean you pass on good talent cause they got hurt some. If Ras-I can stay healthy, he'd be heck of a CB.

He missed 9 games this year and just got hurt again. If this kid is being looked at as our first CB taken (and Nate is released) this is a major gamble. If he's a followup to a previously taken CB then I'm less apprehensive about his selection.
Mar 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

Frank Gore was an injury RB in college. Doesn't mean you pass on good talent cause they got hurt some. If Ras-I can stay healthy, he'd be heck of a CB.

He missed 9 games this year and just got hurt again. If this kid is being looked at as our first CB taken (and Nate is released) this is a major gamble. If he's a followup to a previously taken CB then I'm less apprehensive about his selection.

That's why I think we'll draft two CBs.
Mar 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Originally posted by PTulini:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

Frank Gore was an injury RB in college. Doesn't mean you pass on good talent cause they got hurt some. If Ras-I can stay healthy, he'd be heck of a CB.

He missed 9 games this year and just got hurt again. If this kid is being looked at as our first CB taken (and Nate is released) this is a major gamble. If he's a followup to a previously taken CB then I'm less apprehensive about his selection.

That's why I think we'll draft two CBs.

agree but if we land Peterson (for instance) it will be a while before we go back to CB IMO....round 5 or later
[ Edited by jreff22 on Mar 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM ]
Mar 1, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by PTulini:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion.

dowling is an injury guy

Frank Gore was an injury RB in college. Doesn't mean you pass on good talent cause they got hurt some. If Ras-I can stay healthy, he'd be heck of a CB.

He missed 9 games this year and just got hurt again. If this kid is being looked at as our first CB taken (and Nate is released) this is a major gamble. If he's a followup to a previously taken CB then I'm less apprehensive about his selection.

That's why I think we'll draft two CBs.

agree but if we land Peterson (for instance) it will be a while before we go back to CB IMO....round 5 or later

I'm not sure if you say, but that's why I said a combo of Prince and either Ras-I or Carmichael would make me happy. I'm of the notion that we need 2 CBs. Along with 2 QBs.
Mar 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Prince of thieves - NFL.com
Mar 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Originally posted by PTulini:
Prince of thieves - NFL.com

Prince Amukamara on "ESPN FirstTake"
Mar 19, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

how does one pronounce Ras-l?
Mar 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Originally posted by hofer36:
Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by Travisty13:
Originally posted by PTulini:
My 49ers wish list at CB after today's Combine coverage and my own research: Patrick Peterson (LSU), Prince Amukamara (Nebraska), Brandon Harris (Miami), Curtis Brown (Texas), Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech), and Ras-I Dowling (Virginia).

Where do you see Dowling or Carmichael going? I hope we draft 2 CBs. A combo of Prince and Carmichael/Dowling would be fantastic in my opinion,

dowling is an injury guy

how does one pronounce Ras-l?

Ross-Eye

btw this year was like the first year in his career he ever had a serious injury, and then he pulled a hammy at the combine. He's not an injury guy IMO, as long as his s**t is healed up. Someone is going to get a real good player later in the draft.
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