NFL Combine Information

[BINGO]

Whitney Mercilus had a good 10 yard split (1.56) at 6'4 261 pounds. He has long arms & a decent vertical as well.

One down side is his paradoxical name though. Mercilus? One of the greatest football last names; up there with Cedric Killings. However, his first name is Whitney.

His older sister (who's in med school) likes me. Earlier this year I publicized an incident that happened at a BBQ. I don't want to get into again but now, Witney is a friend of mine on FB.

Lately I've been hanging out with a few people who are in the league. Last weekend I went to a club in Manhattan with Junior Gallette who plays for the Saints.

 

[ChrisPozz]

NFL Network Official LB 40 time

1. Mychal Kendricks - 4.47

2. Zach Brown - 4.50

3. Luke Kuechly - 4.58

4. Demario Davis - 4.61

T-5. Nigel Bradham - 4.64
T-5 Najee Goode - 4.64

7. Lavonte David - 4.65

T-8. Dont'a Hightower - 4.68
T-8. James Michael-Johnson - 4.68
T-8. Ronnell Lewis - 4.68

11. Tank Carder - 4.69

12. Tahir Whitehead - 4.70

13. Sean Spence - 4.71

14. Emmanuel Acho - 4.73

15. Tyler Nielson - 4.74

16. Darius Fleming - 4.77

T-17. Steve Johnson - 4.78
T-17. Nathan Stupar - 4.78

T-19. Terrell Manning - 4.79
T-19. Keenan Robinson - 4.79

T-21. Audie Cole - 4.81
T-21. Brandon Marshall - 4.81

23. Shawn Loiseau - 4.85

24. Kyle Wilber - 4.86

25. Chris Galippo - 4.87

T-26. Ryan Baker - 4.88
T-26. Travis Lewis - 4.88

28. Caleb McSurdy - 4.97

29. Vontaze Burfict - 5.09



Courtney Upshaw - DNR
Danny Trevathan - DNR
Miles Burris - DNR
Josh Kaddu - DNR

 

[BINGO]

Luke Kuechly had to run a 3rd 40 time because of the big differential between his first two 40s. That will happen every once in a while if you didn't know. Scouts will ask you to run a 3rd one in those cases.

NFL Network Unofficial LB 40s - 1st run (10-time), 2nd run (10-time)

Emmanuel Acho - 4.68 (1.52), Pulled up just after 30 yards on 2nd run (Update: Strained quad)
Ryan Baker - 4.74 (1.56), 4.69 (1.63)
Nigel Bradham - 4.53 (1.63), 4.60 (1.65)
Zach Brown - 4.45, 4.44 (1.52)(22.6 MPH top end)
Vontaze Burfict - 4.93 (1.70), 5.10 (1.71)
Miles Burris - DNR
Tank Carder - 4.56 (1.56), 4.62
Audie Cole - 4.72 (1.68), 4.91
Lavonte David - 4.66 (1.65), 4.56

OMFG!! Is that a typo...?

Take him off my top 64 rankings. On the other hand, the only person that can save him in terms of seeing some success in the league would be Bill Belichick; a la Brandon Spikes!

 

[rmilia1]

I said this before but if the Niners can get McNutt late 2nd or 3rd round they are getting the steal or the draft. 6'3, 4.42 40 time, 37 inch vertical and size 10 hands ( freaking HUGE mits). Guy can catch about any damn ball thrown at him.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

I said this before but if the Niners can get McNutt late 2nd or 3rd round they are getting the steal or the draft. 6'3, 4.42 40 time, 37 inch vertical and size 10 hands ( freaking HUGE mits). Guy can catch about any damn ball thrown at him.

The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning toward not addressing WR until the second or third. I think the guys going in the late first could be reaches. But there appears to be pretty good value in the second to third area. I wouldn't even have a huge problem using our second and third round picks on WRs.

 

[ChrisPozz]

NFL Network Official DL Vertical Jump

1. Nick Perry - 38 1/2

2. J.R. Sweezy - 36

3. Derrick Shelby - 35 1/2

T-4. Cam Johnson - 35
T-4. Chandler Jones - 35
T-4. Scott Solomon - 35

T-7. Melvin Ingram - 34 1/2
T-7. Markus Kuhn - 34 1/2
T-7. Kendall Reyes - 34 1/2
T-7. Olivier Vernon - 34 1/2

T-11. Jake Bequette - 34
T-11. Kheeston Randall - 34

T-13. Bruce Irvin - 33 1/2
T-13. Mike Martin - 33 1/2
T-13. Jonathan Massaquoi - 33 1/2
T-13. Derek Wolfe - 33 1/2

T-17. Jack Crawford - 33
T-17. Tyrone Crawford - 33
T-17. Brandon Lindsay - 33

T-20. Jamie Blatnick - 32 1/2
T-20. Andre Branch - 32 1/2

T-22. Vinny Curry - 32
T-22. Justin Francis - 32
T-22. Whitney Mercilus - 32

T-25. Quinton Coples - 31 1/2
T-25. Loni Fangupo - 31 1/2
T-25. Akiem Hicks - 31 1/2
T-25. Shea McClellin - 31 1/2
T-25. Jacquies Smith - 31 1/2

T-30. Jared Crick - 31
T-30. Trevor Guyton - 31
T-30. Brandon Thompson - 31

T-33. Rennie Moore - 30 1/2
T-33. Brett Roy - 30 1/2

T-35. Jamaar Jarrett - 30
T-35. Vaughn Meatoga - 30

T-37. Dontari Poe - 29 1/2
T-37. Devon Still - 29 1/2

T-39. Tydreke Powell - 28 1/2
T-39. Jerel Worthy - 28 1/2

T-41. Marcus Forston - 28
T-41. Malik Jackson - 28

43. Jaye Howard - 27 1/2

44. Billy Winn - 27

45. Michael Brockers - 26 1/2

T-46. Fletcher Cox - 26
T-46. Travian Robertson - 26
T-46. Alameda Ta'amu - 26

49. Chas Alecxih - 25 1/2

50. Christian Tupou - 24

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Josh Chapman - DNP
Mike Daniels - DNP
Deangelo Tyson - DNP
John Hughes - DNP
DaJohn Harris - DNP
Frank Alexander - DNP
Dominique Hamilton - DNP
Donte Paige-Moss - DNP

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Along those lines, I heard someone - forget who - this weekend criticizing the Rams for not surrounding Bradford with enough talent, and they cited the failure to add receivers in the draft. I don't get it. There wasn't value at WR when they picked, so they went with a DE who has big-time potential. Then they used their next three picks on pass-catchers. I think it's entirely fair to criticize them for not adding a FA receiver, but they did a lot in the draft to get some talent. That talent just didn't have time to develop, and when Amendola went down they had virtually no one who had had success in the league.

 

[deep9er]

for those who're thinking draft future defensive linemen, maybe its more sensible to draft a NT? IF this guy is say a 5th or even 4th rounder, might be a consideration?

As much as Dontari Poe stole the show Monday, don’t sleep on Washington DT Alameda Ta’amu. Ta’amu at 348-pounds also posted an impressive time in the 5.3 range and showcased some natural get off burst for his size. He has a tendency to play a bit upright at times and doesn’t have the upside of Poe. However, I think he’s a much safer prospect if you’re looking for a guy to anchor in inside of a 34 front.

for myself, don't feel DL is URGENT but if the value is there, do it.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

for those who're thinking draft future defensive linemen, maybe its more sensible to draft a NT? IF this guy is say a 5th or even 4th rounder, might be a consideration?

As much as Dontari Poe stole the show Monday, don’t sleep on Washington DT Alameda Ta’amu. Ta’amu at 348-pounds also posted an impressive time in the 5.3 range and showcased some natural get off burst for his size. He has a tendency to play a bit upright at times and doesn’t have the upside of Poe. However, I think he’s a much safer prospect if you’re looking for a guy to anchor in inside of a 34 front.

for myself, don't feel DL is URGENT but if the value is there, do it.

Ta'amu isn't going to last to the late-4th or 5th. I'd be surprised if he's there when we pick in the 3rd. He's a fairly one-dimensional player, but he had a pretty solid week at the senior bowl and has a pretty rare blend of size and power.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Along those lines, I heard someone - forget who - this weekend criticizing the Rams for not surrounding Bradford with enough talent, and they cited the failure to add receivers in the draft. I don't get it. There wasn't value at WR when they picked, so they went with a DE who has big-time potential. Then they used their next three picks on pass-catchers. I think it's entirely fair to criticize them for not adding a FA receiver, but they did a lot in the draft to get some talent. That talent just didn't have time to develop, and when Amendola went down they had virtually no one who had had success in the league.

Plus they traded for Lloyd.

 

[rmilia1]

The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning toward not addressing WR until the second or third. I think the guys going in the late first could be reaches. But there appears to be pretty good value in the second to third area. I wouldn't even have a huge problem using our second and third round picks on WRs.

This draft is super deep at WR but doesnt have a whole bunch of game changing WR's. I see no reason to stretch and pick somone first round when you can get a guy that is just as solid in the 3rd round.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

I saw Alameda Ta’amu mocked in the top 15 of the first round before the combine. Crazy, I know.

 

[ChrisPozz]

NFL Network Official DL Broad Jump

T-1. Nick Perry - 10 feet, 4 inches
T-1. Scott Solomon - 10 feet, 4 inches

3. Bruce Irvin - 10 feet, 3 inches

4. Olivier Vernon - 10 feet, 2 inches

T-5. Andre Branch - 10 feet even
T-5. Chandler Jones - 10 feet even
T-5. Jonathan Massaquoi - 10 feet even

T-8. Shea McClellin - 9 feet, 10 inches
T-8. Whitney Mercilus - 9 feet, 10 inches

10. Brandon Lindsay - 9 feet, 9 inches

T-11. Tyrone Crawford - 9 feet, 8 inches
T-11. Derrick Shelby - 9 feet, 8 inches

13. Jamaar Jarrett - 9 feet, 6 inches

T-14. Jake Bequette - 9 feet, 5 inches
T-14. Jack Crawford - 9 feet, 5 inches
T-14. Mike Martin - 9 feet, 5 inches
T-14. Kendall Reyes - 9 feet, 5 inches
T-14. J.R. Sweezy - 9 feet, 5 inches

T-19. Jamie Blatnick - 9 feet, 4 inches
T-19. Markus Kuhn - 9 feet, 4 inches
T-19. Ronnell Lewis - 9 feet, 4 inches

22. Kheeston Randall - 9 feet, 3 inches

T-23. Vinny Curry - 9 feet, 2 inches
T-23. Jacquies Smith - 9 feet, 2 inches

T-25. Quinton Coples - 9 feet, 1 inch
T-25. Justin Francis - 9 feet, 1 inch
T-25. Melvin Ingram - 9 feet, 1 inch
T-25. Rennie Moore - 9 feet, 1 inch

T-29. Akiem Hicks - 9 feet even
T-29. Vaughn Meatoga - 9 feet even
T-29. Brett Roy - 9 feet even
T-29. Derek Wolfe - 9 feet even

T-33. Billy Winn - 8 feet, 11 inches
T-33. Jerel Worthy - 8 feet, 11 inches

35. Jaye Howard - 8 feet, 10 inches

T-36. Michael Brockers - 8 feet, 9 inches
T-36. Marcus Forston - 8 feet, 9 inches
T-36. Trevor Guyton - 8 feet, 9 inches
T-36. Malik Jackson - 8 feet, 9 inches
T-36. Cam Johnson - 8 feet, 9 inches
T-36. Dontari Poe - 8 feet, 9 inches

42. Jared Crick - 8 feet, 8 inches

T-43. Fletcher Cox - 8 feet, 7 inches
T-43. Alameda Ta'amu - 8 feet, 7 inches

45. Travian Robertson - 8 feet, 6 inches

46. Brandon Thompson - 8 feet, 4 inches

T-47. Chas Alecxih - 8 feet, 3 inches
T-47. Loni Fangupo - 8 feet, 3 inches
T-47. Tydreke Powell - 8 feet, 3 inches

50. Christian Tupou - 7 feet, 8 inches


Josh Chapman - DNP
Mike Daniels - DNP
Deangelo Tyson - DNP
Devon Still - DNP
John Hughes - DNP
DaJohn Harris - DNP
Frank Alexander - DNP
Dominique Hamilton - DNP
Donte Paige-Moss - DNP

 

[CalamityX11]

His older sister (who's in med school) likes me. Earlier this year I publicized an incident that happened at a BBQ. I don't want to get into again but now, Witney is a friend of mine on FB.

Lately I've been hanging out with a few people who are in the league. Last weekend I went to a club in Manhattan with Junior Gallette who plays for the Saints.

Bingo going Primetime on us!

 

[ChrisPozz]

NFL Network Official LB Vertical Jump

1. Mychal Kendricks - 39 1/2 inches

2. Demario Davis - 38 1/2

3. Luke Kuechly - 38

4. Miles Burris - 37 1/2

T-5. Nigel Bradham - 37
T-5. James Michael-Johnson - 37
T-5. Tahir Whitehead - 37

8. Lavonte David - 36 1/2

T-9. Steve Johnson - 36
T-9. Travis Lewis - 36

T-11. Emmanuel Acho - 35 1/2
T-11. Najee Goode - 35 1/2
T-11. Keenan Robinson - 35 1/2

14. Audie Cole - 35

15. Tank Carder - 34 1/2

T-16. Ryan Baker - 34
T-16. Josh Kaddu - 34

T-18. Zach Brown - 33 1/2
T-18. Darius Fleming - 33 1/2
T-18. Sean Spence - 33 1/2
T-18. Kyle Wilber - 33 1/2

T-22. Shawn Loiseau - 32 1/2
T-22. Terrell Manning - 32 1/2

24. Dont'a Hightower - 32

25. Danny Trevathan - 31 1/2

T-26. Ronnell Lewis - 31
T-26. Nathan Stupar - 31

28. Brandon Marshall - 30 1/2

T-29. Vontaze Burfict - 30
T-29. Caleb McSurdy - 30

31. Chris Galippo - 29 1/2


Courtney Upshaw - DNP
Tyler Nielsen - DNP

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Plus they traded for Lloyd.

Yeah, though only after they had fallen to 0-5.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

I saw Alameda Ta’amu mocked in the top 15 of the first round before the combine. Crazy, I know.

That seems silly, but I think he's got a pretty good shot of going in the second. I'd be less surprised by that than to see him on the board in the late-4th.

 

[deep9er]

Ta'amu isn't going to last to the late-4th or 5th. I'd be surprised if he's there when we pick in the 3rd. He's a fairly one-dimensional player, but he had a pretty solid week at the senior bowl and has a pretty rare blend of size and power.

oh ok, he's rated higher than i guessed.

 

[maniax]

How high do you think Nick Perry goes?

Can he cover as a 3-4 OLB?

Would you trade up to get him?

 

[ChrisPozz]

NFL Network Official LB Broad Jump

1. Mychal Kendricks - 10 feet, 7 inches

T-2. Demario Davis - 10 feet, 4 inches
T-2. Steven Johnson - 10 feet, 4 inches
T-2. Tahir Whitehead - 10 feet, 4 inches

5. Luke Kuechly - 10 feet, 3 inches

6. Travis Lewis - 10 feet, 2 inches

T-7. Nigel Bradham - 10 feet, 1 inch
T-7. Miles Burris - 10 feet, 1 inch
T-7. Tank Carder - 10 feet, 1 inch

10. Keenan Robinson - 10 feet even

T-11. Lavonte David - 9 feet, 11 inches
T-11. Josh Kaddu - 9 feet, 11 inches
T-11. Sean Spence - 9 feet, 11 inches

14. Emmanuel Acho - 9 feet, 10 inches

T-15. Najee Goode - 9 feet, 9 inches
T-15. Kyle Wilber - 9 feet, 9 inches

T-17. Zach Brown - 9 feet, 8 inches
T-17. Nathan Stupar - 9 feet, 8 inches

T-19. Audie Cole - 9 feet, 6 inches
T-19. Darius Fleming - 9 feet, 6 inches
T-19. Terrell Manning - 9 feet, 6 inches

T-22. Ryan Baker - 9 feet, 5 inches
T-22. James Michael-Johnson - 9 feet, 5 inches

24. Danny Trevathan - 9 feet, 3 inches

25. Caleb McSurdy - 9 feet, 2 inches

26. Shawn Loiseau - 9 feet, 1 inch

27. Brandon Marshall - 9 feet even

28. Chris Galippo - 8 feet, 11 inches

29. Vontaze Burfict - 8 feet, 8 inches


Courtney Upshaw - DNP
Dont'a Hightower - DNP
Tyler Nielsen - DNP