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I don't pretend to know anything about the draft, but I saw on a message board for another team someone asking whether there would a BPA available in the third. I wanted to respond, as a joke, that BPA's are only available in even number rounds, but I'd have to register. Not sure if he knew what that stood for or is just not very smart.
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Patterson the Playmaker
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Justin Hunter was supposed to be the Volunteers' top draft prospect as the 2012 season got underway. His running mate out wide would have something to say about that. During a one-year stay at Tennessee after transferring from a Kansas community college, 21-year-old true junior Cordarrelle Patterson emerged as the Vols' premier all-purpose weapon. Patterson found four different ways to score touchdowns and averaged an 18.8-yard gain every time he handled the rock.
I had seen a few of Patterson's highlights and a cut-up video before this Evaluation, but nothing substantial. I entered this one with no preconceived opinions and a wide-open mind. In my first real exposure to Patterson, I watched six Tennessee games, all of Patterson's touches twice, and charted each with detailed notes.
One fact crystallized after about two games: Scoring touchdowns and playing explosive football come natural to Cordarrelle Patterson. He is a natural playmaker. Listed at 6-foot-3, 205, Patterson's body type is similar to Dez Bryant and Julio Jones', and his game is especially similar to Julio's. Patterson's movements seemed effortless even as he outraced defensive backs and made oncoming defenders shiver. Julio is a bit like that. Randy Moss was like that, too.
Although Patterson's primary position in Tennessee's offense was "X-Iso" receiver on the outside, the Vols devised ways other than fly and go routes to put the ball in Patterson's hands. In the six games I viewed, one of Patterson's most impressive plays came on a 15-yard rushing attempt in the fourth quarter versus Mississippi State.
Lined up as a traditional tailback, Patterson accepted quarterback Tyler Bray's handoff and moved subtly, patiently to his right. Running upright and contemplating his lane, Patterson exploded suddenly with a violent cut on a sweep, forcing Bulldogs linebackers Deontae Skinner and Bernardrick McKinney to flail and miss badly. Patterson dipped his shoulder and finished the run with forceful authority. The run was Petersonian.
I checked the box score after watching the Mississippi State game, just for kicks. Patterson had two catches for 25 yards. He was still a Human Highlight Reel, ripping off devastating cuts to make three Bulldogs special teamers look silly on a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown. Patterson turned a 10-yard loss into a long gain on a reverse, busting a tackle deep in the backfield, making another defender miss, and reversing field again en route to a 34-yard pickup. His first reception came in heralded cornerback Johnthan Banks' coverage, as Patterson's precise curl-out route left Banks flat footed for 14 yards along the left sideline. Patterson got his second catch versus another highly touted draft prospect in Darius Slay, out-muscling Banks' bookend for an 11-yard touchdown on a fade. Patterson just barely missed an additional kick return score, shaking two Bulldogs before a lucky shoestring tackle stopped Patterson at the 39-yard line with only green grass in front of him. Despite catching just two balls against Mississippi State, Patterson finished with 195 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. (When you say 'play', I say 'maker'.)
Facing another top-rated cornerback versus North Carolina State, Patterson whipped 2011 NCAA interceptions leader David Amerson for a 41-yard scoring bomb, creating a cavity of separation at the end of his fly route. Patterson continued his schooling of Amerson on an end-around, breaking three tackles and easily outrunning Amerson for a 67-yard rushing touchdown. Against Missouri, Patterson had two TDs negated by penalties, the first on a silly high-stepping call and the second on a hold that didn't affect the play. Patterson lost yet another touchdown against Vanderbilt after juking Commodores safety Kenny Ladler on a quick curl and scoring from 27 yards out. Officials caught the Vols' center blocking too far downfield.
Cordarrelle Patterson is a freak. There were times he looked genuinely un-tackle-able on tape. I charted him with 29 open-field opportunities across six games. He made the first defender miss on 20 of them. Many receivers are explosive vertically and run fast in a straight line. Patterson is explosive both vertically and laterally, and physical as all get out. I loved how he got skinny through tight spaces, regularly sending would-be tacklers grasping at air as they left their feet. Patterson's run-after-catch ability might be the best I have ever seen from a college wide receiver.
I think I read somewhere that Patterson is a poor route runner. Could've fooled me. He ran a full route tree in Tennessee's pro-style offense, executing the curl, hitch, skinny post, slant, back-shoulder fade, and deep-in as an X receiver, and the out-and-up and shallow cross from the slot. Just once did I see Patterson seem to blow a route; versus Vanderbilt. I couldn't tell if the miscommunication was on him or Tyler Bray. Patterson shot in and out of breaks. He used a crossover to evade press coverage off the line of scrimmage. His body control was fantastic both along the sideline and in the open field.
Now for the nitpicks. Patterson has a tendency to let passes get too far into his body. He doesn't always catch it with his hands. I charted 39 of Patterson's targets and charged him with two drops. Each drop occurred on a throw over his right shoulder. Patterson put himself in great position to secure both, so tracking deep balls doesn't appear to be an issue. Catching them may be something he needs to improve.
I have a feeling the biggest "concern" with Patterson will be intangible. He played at JUCO. He might not be great in the classroom. Fortunately, he looks plenty smart on the football field.
Patterson also didn't have great receiving stats. He was the No. 2 option in Tennessee's passing game, behind more experienced Hunter. Patterson finished his junior season with a relatively pedestrian 46 catches for 778 yards and five TDs. Box-score scouts figure to hold this against him, dismissing Patterson's 12.3 yards-per-carry average and team-high ten all-purpose scores.
Patterson's game tape is nothing short of sensational, and as explained above he dominated games in the SEC even while taking a receiving backseat to Hunter. Watch Patterson work the slant and fade versus Florida. He lit up Missouri and Mississippi State with game-breaking all-purpose plays. Patterson broke off a 45-yard kickoff return against Alabama. On a reverse, Patterson made swiss cheese of the middle of Georgia's defense on a 46-yard end-zone trip.
Based on what I read about Patterson before watching the tape, I expected a raw, unpolished, mistake-prone receiver. A talented project. I did see big-time talent, but I didn't see many mistakes at all.
If Cordarrelle Patterson is a boom-or-bust pick in April's draft, write me down as predicting a smashing boom.
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Patterson the Playmaker
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Justin Hunter was supposed to be the Volunteers' top draft prospect as the 2012 season got underway. His running mate out wide would have something to say about that. During a one-year stay at Tennessee after transferring from a Kansas community college, 21-year-old true junior Cordarrelle Patterson emerged as the Vols' premier all-purpose weapon. Patterson found four different ways to score touchdowns and averaged an 18.8-yard gain every time he handled the rock.
I had seen a few of Patterson's highlights and a cut-up video before this Evaluation, but nothing substantial. I entered this one with no preconceived opinions and a wide-open mind. In my first real exposure to Patterson, I watched six Tennessee games, all of Patterson's touches twice, and charted each with detailed notes.
One fact crystallized after about two games: Scoring touchdowns and playing explosive football come natural to Cordarrelle Patterson. He is a natural playmaker. Listed at 6-foot-3, 205, Patterson's body type is similar to Dez Bryant and Julio Jones', and his game is especially similar to Julio's. Patterson's movements seemed effortless even as he outraced defensive backs and made oncoming defenders shiver. Julio is a bit like that. Randy Moss was like that, too.
Although Patterson's primary position in Tennessee's offense was "X-Iso" receiver on the outside, the Vols devised ways other than fly and go routes to put the ball in Patterson's hands. In the six games I viewed, one of Patterson's most impressive plays came on a 15-yard rushing attempt in the fourth quarter versus Mississippi State.
Lined up as a traditional tailback, Patterson accepted quarterback Tyler Bray's handoff and moved subtly, patiently to his right. Running upright and contemplating his lane, Patterson exploded suddenly with a violent cut on a sweep, forcing Bulldogs linebackers Deontae Skinner and Bernardrick McKinney to flail and miss badly. Patterson dipped his shoulder and finished the run with forceful authority. The run was Petersonian.
I checked the box score after watching the Mississippi State game, just for kicks. Patterson had two catches for 25 yards. He was still a Human Highlight Reel, ripping off devastating cuts to make three Bulldogs special teamers look silly on a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown. Patterson turned a 10-yard loss into a long gain on a reverse, busting a tackle deep in the backfield, making another defender miss, and reversing field again en route to a 34-yard pickup. His first reception came in heralded cornerback Johnthan Banks' coverage, as Patterson's precise curl-out route left Banks flat footed for 14 yards along the left sideline. Patterson got his second catch versus another highly touted draft prospect in Darius Slay, out-muscling Banks' bookend for an 11-yard touchdown on a fade. Patterson just barely missed an additional kick return score, shaking two Bulldogs before a lucky shoestring tackle stopped Patterson at the 39-yard line with only green grass in front of him. Despite catching just two balls against Mississippi State, Patterson finished with 195 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. (When you say 'play', I say 'maker'.)
Facing another top-rated cornerback versus North Carolina State, Patterson whipped 2011 NCAA interceptions leader David Amerson for a 41-yard scoring bomb, creating a cavity of separation at the end of his fly route. Patterson continued his schooling of Amerson on an end-around, breaking three tackles and easily outrunning Amerson for a 67-yard rushing touchdown. Against Missouri, Patterson had two TDs negated by penalties, the first on a silly high-stepping call and the second on a hold that didn't affect the play. Patterson lost yet another touchdown against Vanderbilt after juking Commodores safety Kenny Ladler on a quick curl and scoring from 27 yards out. Officials caught the Vols' center blocking too far downfield.
Cordarrelle Patterson is a freak. There were times he looked genuinely un-tackle-able on tape. I charted him with 29 open-field opportunities across six games. He made the first defender miss on 20 of them. Many receivers are explosive vertically and run fast in a straight line. Patterson is explosive both vertically and laterally, and physical as all get out. I loved how he got skinny through tight spaces, regularly sending would-be tacklers grasping at air as they left their feet. Patterson's run-after-catch ability might be the best I have ever seen from a college wide receiver.
I think I read somewhere that Patterson is a poor route runner. Could've fooled me. He ran a full route tree in Tennessee's pro-style offense, executing the curl, hitch, skinny post, slant, back-shoulder fade, and deep-in as an X receiver, and the out-and-up and shallow cross from the slot. Just once did I see Patterson seem to blow a route; versus Vanderbilt. I couldn't tell if the miscommunication was on him or Tyler Bray. Patterson shot in and out of breaks. He used a crossover to evade press coverage off the line of scrimmage. His body control was fantastic both along the sideline and in the open field.
Now for the nitpicks. Patterson has a tendency to let passes get too far into his body. He doesn't always catch it with his hands. I charted 39 of Patterson's targets and charged him with two drops. Each drop occurred on a throw over his right shoulder. Patterson put himself in great position to secure both, so tracking deep balls doesn't appear to be an issue. Catching them may be something he needs to improve.
I have a feeling the biggest "concern" with Patterson will be intangible. He played at JUCO. He might not be great in the classroom. Fortunately, he looks plenty smart on the football field.
Patterson also didn't have great receiving stats. He was the No. 2 option in Tennessee's passing game, behind more experienced Hunter. Patterson finished his junior season with a relatively pedestrian 46 catches for 778 yards and five TDs. Box-score scouts figure to hold this against him, dismissing Patterson's 12.3 yards-per-carry average and team-high ten all-purpose scores.
Patterson's game tape is nothing short of sensational, and as explained above he dominated games in the SEC even while taking a receiving backseat to Hunter. Watch Patterson work the slant and fade versus Florida. He lit up Missouri and Mississippi State with game-breaking all-purpose plays. Patterson broke off a 45-yard kickoff return against Alabama. On a reverse, Patterson made swiss cheese of the middle of Georgia's defense on a 46-yard end-zone trip.
Based on what I read about Patterson before watching the tape, I expected a raw, unpolished, mistake-prone receiver. A talented project. I did see big-time talent, but I didn't see many mistakes at all.
If Cordarrelle Patterson is a boom-or-bust pick in April's draft, write me down as predicting a smashing boom.
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Tavon Austin, Satellite Player
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
West Virginia slotback Tavon Austin first caught my attention during the 2011 college season. Most memorably, I watched him light up LSU's dominant defense for 187 receiving yards and Clemson for 163 yards from scrimmage in the Orange Bowl. Austin could have entered the draft following that season, but he stayed for his senior year and turned in another prolific campaign.
Austin looked awesome on television. But I wanted to examine his game more closely ahead of the 2013 draft. What makes Austin great? Will his playing style translate to the next level?
I selected four of Austin's games to re-watch, charting each of his touches. One of the games was West Virginia versus Oklahoma, essentially Austin's audition to be an NFL running back. Austin handled 21 carries, shredding the Sooners for 344 yards (16.4 YPC) and two touchdowns. The stats are meaningless to me, though. I'm more concerned with Austin's traits as a football player.
Tavon Austin is a satellite player. He undresses defenders in space, utilizing outstanding vision to set up opponents before breaking them down. Austin starts, stops, and restarts on a dime. His change-of-direction ability is special and will remain so in the pros. Among NFL skill-position players, only Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, C.J. Spiller, and perhaps Jamaal Charles can match Austin's combination of foot quickness and short-area explosion. He's like a lankier, more naturally elusive Darren Sproles.
All of those traits were evident in each game I viewed. But the Oklahoma game gives college-to-pro evaluators something else to consider. Listed at a diminutive 5-foot-9 and 174 pounds, Austin ran between the tackles and fell forward to finish runs. As a slot receiver, he repeatedly executed strong downfield run blocks. Austin displayed a toughness not often associated with players who butter their bread by getting out in space. He was a legitimate workhorse against the Sooners, handling 33 combined special teams and offensive touches en route to 121 yards after contact. Austin is not necessarily a physical, after-contact-yardage player. But he is willing to mix it up and work for yards. He can run through arm tackles. Because he played so many snaps at running back, West Virginia-Oklahoma was a consummate display of Austin's toughness, vision, and absurd foot quickness in high-traffic situations behind and around the line of scrimmage.
Austin was also an efficient pass catcher. I charted 29 targets and charged him with a single drop. Austin secured 24. Three contested receptions stood out. The first came against Kansas on an underthrow from quarterback Geno Smith. Running a fly pattern from the right slot, Austin adeptly stopped his route and came back to make a leaping catch with two Jayhawk defenders in the vicinity, for a gain of 32. On fourth-and-six versus Texas, Austin again successfully leaped for an 11-yard reception with a defender draped all over him. Against Oklahoma, Austin ran a go route out of the right slot and created just enough space over the top of Sooners corner Gabe Lynn for Smith to complete a tight-window throw over Austin's shoulder, gaining 41 yards. The majority of Austin's other catches came on high-percentage screens, quick-outs, running back flat routes, and "push passes," where Smith quickly tossed to a motioning Austin coming on an end-around.
A few plays made me curious about Austin's long speed. In a dead-heat downfield sprint, Austin couldn't separate from Kansas cornerback Tyler Patmon. In a 2011 game versus LSU, Austin got pushed out of bounds from behind by allegedly speed-deficient Tyrann Mathieu after a race down the right sideline. Austin had trouble getting open versus Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro, and he only narrowly outran Iowa State safety Jacques Washington on a 75-yard score. I think Austin's forty time might register a tick slower than most expect. But I don't think it makes a big difference.
All told in the four 2012 games, I charted 86 of Austin's touches, including penalty-negated plays. He forced a whopping 59 missed tackles, doing it from myriad alignments. Austin returned punts and kicks. He played left slot and right slot, and both carried the football and ran pass patterns as a traditional tailback. Sending Austin in motion -- either to distract the defense or simply put the ball in Austin's hands with a running start -- was an integral part of coach Dana Holgorsen's offense. Austin is a jack of all trades. More importantly, he seems to have mastered all of them.
Tavon Austin is an explosive, dynamic big-play threat with versatility creative NFL offensive coordinators will covet. I expect him to be a movable-chess-piece weapon in an offense at the next level. Austin brings field position-altering return value to the table, as well.
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Tavon Austin, Satellite Player
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
West Virginia slotback Tavon Austin first caught my attention during the 2011 college season. Most memorably, I watched him light up LSU's dominant defense for 187 receiving yards and Clemson for 163 yards from scrimmage in the Orange Bowl. Austin could have entered the draft following that season, but he stayed for his senior year and turned in another prolific campaign.
Austin looked awesome on television. But I wanted to examine his game more closely ahead of the 2013 draft. What makes Austin great? Will his playing style translate to the next level?
I selected four of Austin's games to re-watch, charting each of his touches. One of the games was West Virginia versus Oklahoma, essentially Austin's audition to be an NFL running back. Austin handled 21 carries, shredding the Sooners for 344 yards (16.4 YPC) and two touchdowns. The stats are meaningless to me, though. I'm more concerned with Austin's traits as a football player.
Tavon Austin is a satellite player. He undresses defenders in space, utilizing outstanding vision to set up opponents before breaking them down. Austin starts, stops, and restarts on a dime. His change-of-direction ability is special and will remain so in the pros. Among NFL skill-position players, only Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, C.J. Spiller, and perhaps Jamaal Charles can match Austin's combination of foot quickness and short-area explosion. He's like a lankier, more naturally elusive Darren Sproles.
All of those traits were evident in each game I viewed. But the Oklahoma game gives college-to-pro evaluators something else to consider. Listed at a diminutive 5-foot-9 and 174 pounds, Austin ran between the tackles and fell forward to finish runs. As a slot receiver, he repeatedly executed strong downfield run blocks. Austin displayed a toughness not often associated with players who butter their bread by getting out in space. He was a legitimate workhorse against the Sooners, handling 33 combined special teams and offensive touches en route to 121 yards after contact. Austin is not necessarily a physical, after-contact-yardage player. But he is willing to mix it up and work for yards. He can run through arm tackles. Because he played so many snaps at running back, West Virginia-Oklahoma was a consummate display of Austin's toughness, vision, and absurd foot quickness in high-traffic situations behind and around the line of scrimmage.
Austin was also an efficient pass catcher. I charted 29 targets and charged him with a single drop. Austin secured 24. Three contested receptions stood out. The first came against Kansas on an underthrow from quarterback Geno Smith. Running a fly pattern from the right slot, Austin adeptly stopped his route and came back to make a leaping catch with two Jayhawk defenders in the vicinity, for a gain of 32. On fourth-and-six versus Texas, Austin again successfully leaped for an 11-yard reception with a defender draped all over him. Against Oklahoma, Austin ran a go route out of the right slot and created just enough space over the top of Sooners corner Gabe Lynn for Smith to complete a tight-window throw over Austin's shoulder, gaining 41 yards. The majority of Austin's other catches came on high-percentage screens, quick-outs, running back flat routes, and "push passes," where Smith quickly tossed to a motioning Austin coming on an end-around.
A few plays made me curious about Austin's long speed. In a dead-heat downfield sprint, Austin couldn't separate from Kansas cornerback Tyler Patmon. In a 2011 game versus LSU, Austin got pushed out of bounds from behind by allegedly speed-deficient Tyrann Mathieu after a race down the right sideline. Austin had trouble getting open versus Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro, and he only narrowly outran Iowa State safety Jacques Washington on a 75-yard score. I think Austin's forty time might register a tick slower than most expect. But I don't think it makes a big difference.
All told in the four 2012 games, I charted 86 of Austin's touches, including penalty-negated plays. He forced a whopping 59 missed tackles, doing it from myriad alignments. Austin returned punts and kicks. He played left slot and right slot, and both carried the football and ran pass patterns as a traditional tailback. Sending Austin in motion -- either to distract the defense or simply put the ball in Austin's hands with a running start -- was an integral part of coach Dana Holgorsen's offense. Austin is a jack of all trades. More importantly, he seems to have mastered all of them.
Tavon Austin is an explosive, dynamic big-play threat with versatility creative NFL offensive coordinators will covet. I expect him to be a movable-chess-piece weapon in an offense at the next level. Austin brings field position-altering return value to the table, as well.
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More Miami WR buzz
February, 21, 2013 8:47AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
A common theme for much of the talk regarding the Miami Dolphins this offseason has been their quest to find help at the WR position for rising second-year pro Ryan Tannehill. The prevailing consensus seems to be that the Dolphins will use both free agency and the draft to bring in some options, and the next step in the process is the scouting combine, which gets rolling in earnest on Thursday.
The two WRs at the combine who have been denoted with a "first-round talent" sticker by media analysts are Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson and Cal's Keenan Allen. Both come with significant questions, however: Patterson was inconsistent (and only played one year at the FBS level), whereas Allen lacks high-end speed, and won't run at the combine.
"The Dolphins need a wide receiver, but they also need a vertical threat, and I don't think he's a 4.4 [40-yard dash] guy," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said of Allen, per the Miami Herald. "Here's the deal with Keenan Allen: if you like him on tape, he's Anquan Boldin. If you don't like him, he's speed deficient."
As a result of the perceived deficiencies of Patterson and Allen, Miami may be better off bolstering their WR corps with free agents. They've yet to reach a new deal with internal free agent Brian Hartline, though this could be hammered out between now and the start of the league year on March 12. As for the rest, the Dolphins have been linked to Greg Jennings (because of the connection with Joe Philbin), as well as Mike Wallace.
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"Ryan Tannehill's rookie season was overshadowed by some of the league's other phenomenal young QBs, but he delivered on his early potential. Now, the Dolphins must help him continue to develop. Wide receiver is by far the biggest need. Rumors connect Greg Jennings here, but I'm not certain that will be the ultimate move. If not Jennings, however, the need for an experienced wide receiver overrides virtually everything else if Tannehill is to continue his growth. Particularly when the team's No. 1 receiver from 2012, Brian Hartline (1,038 receiving yards), is a free agent."
February, 21, 2013 8:47AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
A common theme for much of the talk regarding the Miami Dolphins this offseason has been their quest to find help at the WR position for rising second-year pro Ryan Tannehill. The prevailing consensus seems to be that the Dolphins will use both free agency and the draft to bring in some options, and the next step in the process is the scouting combine, which gets rolling in earnest on Thursday.
The two WRs at the combine who have been denoted with a "first-round talent" sticker by media analysts are Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson and Cal's Keenan Allen. Both come with significant questions, however: Patterson was inconsistent (and only played one year at the FBS level), whereas Allen lacks high-end speed, and won't run at the combine.
"The Dolphins need a wide receiver, but they also need a vertical threat, and I don't think he's a 4.4 [40-yard dash] guy," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said of Allen, per the Miami Herald. "Here's the deal with Keenan Allen: if you like him on tape, he's Anquan Boldin. If you don't like him, he's speed deficient."
As a result of the perceived deficiencies of Patterson and Allen, Miami may be better off bolstering their WR corps with free agents. They've yet to reach a new deal with internal free agent Brian Hartline, though this could be hammered out between now and the start of the league year on March 12. As for the rest, the Dolphins have been linked to Greg Jennings (because of the connection with Joe Philbin), as well as Mike Wallace.
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"Ryan Tannehill's rookie season was overshadowed by some of the league's other phenomenal young QBs, but he delivered on his early potential. Now, the Dolphins must help him continue to develop. Wide receiver is by far the biggest need. Rumors connect Greg Jennings here, but I'm not certain that will be the ultimate move. If not Jennings, however, the need for an experienced wide receiver overrides virtually everything else if Tannehill is to continue his growth. Particularly when the team's No. 1 receiver from 2012, Brian Hartline (1,038 receiving yards), is a free agent."
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Glennon to Buffalo?
February, 21, 2013 8:04AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Outgoing Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix hinted on numerous occasions during the 2012 season that the club would be considering using a high draft pick on a QB this offseason, perhaps as high as their first-rounder. As we get closer to the actual draft, many mocks have shipped a passer to the Bills at No. 8, though the identity of the QB has varied. What about N.C. State's Mike Glennon?
In his most recent mock for NFL.com, Bucky Brooks had Glennon as the Bills' pick, writing, "Although Glennon is a limited athlete prone to making mistakes under duress, he is an A-plus arm talent with tremendous potential."
Whoever is selected will be competing with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tarvaris Jackson, the latter of whom was re-signed recently. When it comes to Glennon, ESPN AFC East blogger James Walker doesn't see it:
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"I don't see Glennon going to Buffalo at No. 8 overall. However, Glennon would be a strong contender for the Bills at the top of the second round. Glennon probably won't make it that far if he has a strong combine this week."
February, 21, 2013 8:04AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Outgoing Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix hinted on numerous occasions during the 2012 season that the club would be considering using a high draft pick on a QB this offseason, perhaps as high as their first-rounder. As we get closer to the actual draft, many mocks have shipped a passer to the Bills at No. 8, though the identity of the QB has varied. What about N.C. State's Mike Glennon?
In his most recent mock for NFL.com, Bucky Brooks had Glennon as the Bills' pick, writing, "Although Glennon is a limited athlete prone to making mistakes under duress, he is an A-plus arm talent with tremendous potential."
Whoever is selected will be competing with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tarvaris Jackson, the latter of whom was re-signed recently. When it comes to Glennon, ESPN AFC East blogger James Walker doesn't see it:
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"I don't see Glennon going to Buffalo at No. 8 overall. However, Glennon would be a strong contender for the Bills at the top of the second round. Glennon probably won't make it that far if he has a strong combine this week."
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Milliner's recovery timeline
February, 21, 2013 7:43AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Alabama CB Dee Milliner has been linked to just about every team in the Top 5 of the draft order this offseason, as they all need help at the position, and he's seen as the best prospect there. However, there's been a slight bump in the road.
According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Milliner will need to undergo surgery to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder after the combine. However, despite the tear, Milliner is going to participate in every workout at the combine aside from the bench press. As for his recovery process, it doesn't appear that this will have much of an impact on his participating with his new team.
"The doctors have informed us that he will be 100 percent and fully recovered in time for training camp in July," said Tony Fleming, one of Milliner's reps with Impact Sports. "We will be providing all NFL clubs information prior to surgery and updates close to the draft."
The most popular spot for Milliner in mock drafts has been No. 4 overall -- the Eagles -- but he's also been linked to the Jaguars at No. 2, the Raiders at No. 3, the Lions at No. 5 and the Browns at No. 6.
February, 21, 2013 7:43AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Alabama CB Dee Milliner has been linked to just about every team in the Top 5 of the draft order this offseason, as they all need help at the position, and he's seen as the best prospect there. However, there's been a slight bump in the road.
According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Milliner will need to undergo surgery to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder after the combine. However, despite the tear, Milliner is going to participate in every workout at the combine aside from the bench press. As for his recovery process, it doesn't appear that this will have much of an impact on his participating with his new team.
"The doctors have informed us that he will be 100 percent and fully recovered in time for training camp in July," said Tony Fleming, one of Milliner's reps with Impact Sports. "We will be providing all NFL clubs information prior to surgery and updates close to the draft."
The most popular spot for Milliner in mock drafts has been No. 4 overall -- the Eagles -- but he's also been linked to the Jaguars at No. 2, the Raiders at No. 3, the Lions at No. 5 and the Browns at No. 6.
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Morning take: Will Bills draft Mike Glennon?
February, 21, 2013 7:00AM ET
By James Walker | ESPN.com
Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC East:
•Will the Buffalo Bills draft NC State quarterback Mike Glennon in the first round?
Morning take: I don’t see Glennon going to Buffalo at No. 8 overall. However, Glennon would be a strong contender for the Bills at the top of the second round. Glennon probably won’t make it that far if he has a strong combine this week.
•Should the New York Jets trade Darrelle Revis to the San Francisco 49ers?
Morning take: That would give Revis a chance to play opposite Seattle Seahawks corner and new adversary Richard Sherman twice a year. Revis probably wouldn't mind that.
•The New England Patriots are prepared for the NFL combine.
Morning take: New England, as usual, picks at the bottom of the first round. That means this combine is all about finding value for the Patriots.
•The Miami Dolphins are in the market for wide receivers at the combine.
Morning take: Tennessee’s Cordarrelle Patterson appears to be the only receiver worthy of a top-12 pick. However, there could be some decent finds in the second and third rounds for Miami.
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February, 21, 2013 7:00AM ET
By James Walker | ESPN.com
Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC East:
•Will the Buffalo Bills draft NC State quarterback Mike Glennon in the first round?
Morning take: I don’t see Glennon going to Buffalo at No. 8 overall. However, Glennon would be a strong contender for the Bills at the top of the second round. Glennon probably won’t make it that far if he has a strong combine this week.
•Should the New York Jets trade Darrelle Revis to the San Francisco 49ers?
Morning take: That would give Revis a chance to play opposite Seattle Seahawks corner and new adversary Richard Sherman twice a year. Revis probably wouldn't mind that.
•The New England Patriots are prepared for the NFL combine.
Morning take: New England, as usual, picks at the bottom of the first round. That means this combine is all about finding value for the Patriots.
•The Miami Dolphins are in the market for wide receivers at the combine.
Morning take: Tennessee’s Cordarrelle Patterson appears to be the only receiver worthy of a top-12 pick. However, there could be some decent finds in the second and third rounds for Miami.
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Not bad Evan, not bad. I agree with all of it and it is everything I have been saying. I'll clarify two things for him in terms of uneducated criticism. I've never felt he was a bad route runner, his problem was not knowing the Playbook and/or not being on the same page as Bray. In the NC State game Patterson ran the wrong route but he was so open Bray hit him for a TD anyway. This leads me to the only knock I have on him, brain. Can he learn an NFL offense. Yes he was only at UT one year so that could go a long ways towards explaining why he didnt have a full grasp. So the talk of bad route running and bad hands is laughable at best. Evan charted him with two drops.
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Too bad he is out of our grasp to draft him.
You mean KC isn't trading the #1 for Alex Smith?
Patterson is going to run a 4.62 forty like Boldin so we can draft him. He's got a first round promise from us. He'll hold out like Eli if anyone else drafts him.
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You mean KC isn't trading the #1 for Alex Smith?
Patterson is going to run a 4.62 forty like Boldin so we can draft him. He's got a first round promise from us. He'll hold out like Eli if anyone else drafts him.
Patterson on our team wouldn't be fair though. I just don't understand how anyone (fans and analysts alike) would not rank him as their #1 rated WR on their personal draft board. The things that he is capable of doing is surreal. Match that with our unique plays that Roman/Harbaugh runs, it would be a match made in Heaven. He and Percy Harvin are the only two offensive players I dream and pray to get in 2013.
I would settle for Austin as well...but I don't pray for him like I do for Harvin and Patterson.
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Vikings going WR in Round 1?
February, 21, 2013 11:16AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Whether or not the Minnesota Vikings elect to trade WR/returner Percy Harvin, the wideout position is one that they need to improve this offseason. Devin Aromashodu and Jerome Simpson are both hitting unrestricted free agency, and the buzz is that the team isn't bending over backwards to bring either of them back. So that has led some to believe that the Vikes will be going WR with their first-round pick (No. 23 overall).
Some of the top prospects available at the position, according to the Pioneer Press, include Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson, California's Keenan Allen, Louisiana Tech's Quinton Patton, Baylor's Terrance Williams and Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins. Patterson and Allen may be off the board by the time the Vikes' pick rolls around.
In his examination of the needs for every team in the NFL, ESPN's Bill Polian cited WR as the top need for Minnesota:
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"A reliable, professional wide receiver would do much to improve their quarterback play. When healthy, Percy Harvin is a dynamic threat, but he could use a complement. And while Kyle Rudolph is emerging (9 TDs in 2012), the Vikings need more weapons for QB Christian Ponder."
February, 21, 2013 11:16AM ET
By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Whether or not the Minnesota Vikings elect to trade WR/returner Percy Harvin, the wideout position is one that they need to improve this offseason. Devin Aromashodu and Jerome Simpson are both hitting unrestricted free agency, and the buzz is that the team isn't bending over backwards to bring either of them back. So that has led some to believe that the Vikes will be going WR with their first-round pick (No. 23 overall).
Some of the top prospects available at the position, according to the Pioneer Press, include Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson, California's Keenan Allen, Louisiana Tech's Quinton Patton, Baylor's Terrance Williams and Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins. Patterson and Allen may be off the board by the time the Vikes' pick rolls around.
In his examination of the needs for every team in the NFL, ESPN's Bill Polian cited WR as the top need for Minnesota:
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Top offseason needs for every team
"A reliable, professional wide receiver would do much to improve their quarterback play. When healthy, Percy Harvin is a dynamic threat, but he could use a complement. And while Kyle Rudolph is emerging (9 TDs in 2012), the Vikings need more weapons for QB Christian Ponder."
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HC jokes about Ansah's 'Iverson' practices
Lions HC Jim Schwartz joked about BYU DL Ezekiel Ansah's Senior Bowl practices, describing them as "Allen Iverson."
Ansah's practices, specifically the pass rushing sections, left something to be desired. However, the BYU product put on a show during the actual game, which went along with his performances as a one year starter. It will be interesting to see where teams project the inexperienced pass rusher.
Source: Will Brinson on Twitter
Feb 21 - 10:47 AM
Lions HC Jim Schwartz joked about BYU DL Ezekiel Ansah's Senior Bowl practices, describing them as "Allen Iverson."
Ansah's practices, specifically the pass rushing sections, left something to be desired. However, the BYU product put on a show during the actual game, which went along with his performances as a one year starter. It will be interesting to see where teams project the inexperienced pass rusher.
Source: Will Brinson on Twitter
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More positive buzz surrounding QB Renfree
Duke QB Sean Renfree continued to generate positive buzz, this time from Chris Mortensen on SportsCenter.
David Cutcliffe believes Renfree could be "the steal of this draft," according to Mort. Cutcliffe was Renfree's college coach, but Peter King and Mel Kiper recently singled out the Blue Devil in prior weeks. We doubt he works out at the Combine due to a torn pectoral muscle suffered in the team's final game.
Source: Evan Silva on Twitter
Feb 21 - 1:31 PM
Duke QB Sean Renfree continued to generate positive buzz, this time from Chris Mortensen on SportsCenter.
David Cutcliffe believes Renfree could be "the steal of this draft," according to Mort. Cutcliffe was Renfree's college coach, but Peter King and Mel Kiper recently singled out the Blue Devil in prior weeks. We doubt he works out at the Combine due to a torn pectoral muscle suffered in the team's final game.
Source: Evan Silva on Twitter
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Vikings plan to spend a lot of time with Te'o
Vikings GM Rick Spielman says the team plans to spend a lot of time with Notre Dame ILB Manti Te'o.
"He's an extremely talented football player," Spielman said. The general manager added that the Vikings spent the last seven days setting their board and he likes the defensive linemen in the 2013 class. The team's personnel guys have also met to see how players fit based on character and skill into their scheme.
Source: Dan Kadar on Twitter
Feb 21 - 12:55 PM
Vikings GM Rick Spielman says the team plans to spend a lot of time with Notre Dame ILB Manti Te'o.
"He's an extremely talented football player," Spielman said. The general manager added that the Vikings spent the last seven days setting their board and he likes the defensive linemen in the 2013 class. The team's personnel guys have also met to see how players fit based on character and skill into their scheme.
Source: Dan Kadar on Twitter
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Emery: Six true starters at S in this class
Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery believes there are six true starting safeties in the 2013 class.
This is not something commonly said about the safety position, and is a point we have made all year. The NFL is severely lacking in talent at safety, and this class should really help. Texas' Kenny Vaccaro, FIU's Johnathan Cyprien, Georgia Southern's J.J. Wilcox, and South Carolina's D.J. Swearinger are four of our favorites.
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
Feb 21 - 11:22 AM
Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery believes there are six true starting safeties in the 2013 class.
This is not something commonly said about the safety position, and is a point we have made all year. The NFL is severely lacking in talent at safety, and this class should really help. Texas' Kenny Vaccaro, FIU's Johnathan Cyprien, Georgia Southern's J.J. Wilcox, and South Carolina's D.J. Swearinger are four of our favorites.
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
Feb 21 - 11:22 AM
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