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Raw talent at OT. Seems like a good pick.
Seems more project than potential starter material, but he does seem to have some upside to him. Here's the NFL analysis:Raw talent at OT. Seems like a good pick.
The Yahoo draft analyst gave us a B+ for the kid:Initial grade: C+
Same. But Odunze is much safer than your typical WR at #9, though. He carries himself like a pro and should be ready to roll from the get-go. Nabers may have the higher ceiling, but Odunze has the tools/traits/fundamentals of a pro.Generally would be pissed about WR at 9, but the Bears are in a remarkable position, where it's almost a freebie.
Love Day 1.
He injured his quad at the end of last season and couldn't go through the combine/team workouts.The Yahoo draft analyst gave us a B+ for the kid:
Good developmental option for the Bears. They have a lot of depth right now between Braxton Jones, Darnell Wright and the newly drafted Amegadjie.
Hey, who am I to argue.
And now I learn he's a local kid. Poles has mentioned in the past that he really likes drafting/signing local players.And just found this tidbit from PFF:
The Bears continue to add pieces to their offense, grabbing a versatile offensive lineman at Pick 75. The 57th overall player on the PFF big board, Amegadjie played left tackle at Yale and earned an 89.5 grade on just 234 snaps last season. He could be a guard at the next level, but as a third-round pick, he will have time to sit and develop at whichever spot he winds up.
So perhaps my initial C+ grade was a bit premature, altho in fairness to myself, I didn't have a clue who this guy was, so I had zero info on him. I saw or read somewhere that Amegadjie was one of Poles top 30 visits. And we have to remember Poles is a former OL. I'm guessing he knows just a wee bit more about people who man this position than some schmuck like me.
Two more grades:And just found this tidbit from PFF:
The Bears continue to add pieces to their offense, grabbing a versatile offensive lineman at Pick 75. The 57th overall player on the PFF big board, Amegadjie played left tackle at Yale and earned an 89.5 grade on just 234 snaps last season. He could be a guard at the next level, but as a third-round pick, he will have time to sit and develop at whichever spot he winds up.
So perhaps my initial C+ grade was a bit premature, altho in fairness to myself, I didn't have a clue who this guy was, so I had zero info on him. I saw or read somewhere that Amegadjie was one of Poles top 30 visits. And we have to remember Poles is a former OL. I'm guessing he knows just a wee bit more about people who man this position than some schmuck like me.