Tampa Bay Buccaneers #73rd pick
Mike Glennon
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’7 Weight: 225 Arms: 33 1/8 Hands: 9 3/8
Strength:
+ Has the best arm talent in the 2013 NFL Draft
+ Will not get too greedy and force it deep down the field. He will take what the defense gives him.
+ Sometimes he would throw the perfect ball and his receivers would drop it.
+ Was asked to take on a load of the offense and throw the ball a lot. He raised up to the challenge.
+ His throwing mechanic are good and has a quick release.
Needs Improvement:
– Gives away the screen pass too quick. Defenses can read it and stop the play before it happens.
– Throws the ball at where the receiver is….not where the receiver is going to be. Needs to lead them with his throws.
– Does not step into his throws. Allows the football to float and gives the defense plenty of time to react to it.
– Gets happy feet in the pocket if you put pressure on him. Not very poised in the pocket.
– A statue in the pocket. Not able to adjust or move inside the pocket.
– Unable to put touch on the ball or drop it into the receivers hands.
– Struggles to understand zone coverage. Fails to read who is sitting on the route.
– Work with his coaches on his progression. Locks on to one target even if he isn’t open.
– Can do well in the pre snap read but fails in the post snap read.
– He is way too attracted to the shallow cross which he won’t get away with in the NFL.
– Even when someone is open, he is too late to see it and throw it.
– Must do a better job of protecting the ball. Can’t have a fumble or sack.
Summary:
Any team with an established starter is the right place for Glennon. With all the tape, I have seen, I believe that Mike Glennon will be a career back up. Nothing wrong with that. Injuries happen and you need a good back up who can throw the ball. If you were going to mold a perfect body type for a quarterback then you would produce Glennon, He is tall, lean and has a strong arm. There is no throw, he can’t make. The problem is, in between his head. Doesn’t seem he gets the mental part of the game. Understanding what the defenses are doing and then adjusting to it. The Bucs got a back up plan if Freeman ever gets hurt which is not a bad thing at all.
Dallas Cowboys #74th pick
Terrance Williams
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’2 Weight: 208 Arms: 31 1/4 Hands: 8 3/4 40 time: 4.52
Strength:
+ When he is in the open field, very elusive and can be used in the screen game or reverses.
+ Great speed and can blow the top of the defense.
+ He is a nightmare in one on one coverage. Causes many problems for the DB.
+ His double move is deadly. It will break ankles.
+ Very good blocker down the field and can help out in the running game.
Needs Improvement:
– Makes way too many body catches. God gave you hands for a reason.
– Work back to the football instead of waiting for the ball to come to you.
– Afraid to go over the middle and take a hit. Will fall to the ground to avoid a hit or tackle.
– Lazy route runner. Relies too much on his speed.
– At the Senior Bowl, he struggle against press man in the one on one drill.
Summary:
Interesting pick for the Cowboys since they are pretty much is set at the wide receiver. You have Dez Bryant and Miles Austin but they must feel, this was a pick they couldn’t pass up. Williams does have amazing speed and ccause problems down the field but he does have his fair share of drops and struggles with press. If Dallas puts him in the right spot as a #2 receiver then this may work out but Jerry Jones is not well-known for player management so we will have to see.
New Orleans Saints #75th pick
Terron Armstead
Position: Tackle
Height: 6’5 Weight: 306 Arms: 34 Hands: 9 1/4
Strength:
+ Such a strong upper body, he is able to throw a pass rushers on the ground.
+ Shined very well against tough competition in the East-West Shrine game.
+ His footwork in pass protection are amazing!
+ A physical beast “wow” everyone with his pro day and combine numbers.
+ Was hurt throughout the season and the pre draft workouts but still pushed through it.
+ Knows how to take advantage of a pass rusher. If they speed rush on him then he pushes their momentum past the quarterback or if they rush in the inside then forces them into a pile.
+ Would be very effective in a zone blocking scheme or screen game because he is so athletic.
+ Never quits on the play. If he gets someone on the ground then he looks for another person to block.
+ When he is in his goalline stance then he explodes off the ball.
Needs Improvement:
– His base will get wide at times while he is run blocking.
– Will get too high and need to keep a strong, low base.
– Struggles in run blocking. Stops driving his feet when he makes contact with the defender.
– Has trouble squaring up the linebackers at the second level.
– Hands tends to slip outside and could be called for holding.
Summary:
Like everyone else in the pre draft workouts. We went “WOW” on two players, Lane Johnson and this guy, Terron Armstead. He went to a small school so his name was not well-known but after the combine….everyone knew his name. Now even if you are good in shorts, doesn’t mean you are good in pads but after watching tape, he is both. He was so dominate against his opponents but also had a strong showing in the all-star games as well. The Saints got something special here. You give him time to groom and learn the game more than he might be a great left tackle for the team in 2 years.
San Diego Chargers #76th pick
Keenan Allen
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’2 Weight: 206 Arms: 32 3/4 Hands: 10
Strength:
+ The quarterback wouldn’t throw the perfect pass but he would somehow catch it.
+ Hands are his best feature. Does not let the ball into his body.
+ Tough kid and is not afraid to go over the middle.
Needs Improvement:
– Has been injured much of his college career. Wasn’t able to finish the season or go through the pre draft process.
– Tends to slip and lose his footing a lot.
– Does not have elite speed to blow past a defensive back.
– Must understand where the first down maker is, in critical situations. ‘
– Route running is below average. Footwork is a little slow out of his break.
– Unable to win in jump ball situations. Mistimes his jump.
– Double move is not effective against the defenders. They don’t fear his speed so they can just stay with him.
Summary:
I was not on the Allen bandwagon. I didn’t get a chance to watch a lot of tape of him so I must be missing something. I’ve heard many comparison to Anquan Boldin. Someone who does not have great speed but can get himself open and catch the ball. I just don’t see it. I do believe he has amazing hands but those hands won’t help if you can’t get separation. You can’t play him at slot but can’t play him at #1 or #2 because he can’t win one on one battles. It’s going to be a down year for the Chargers and a disappointing draft class as well.
Miami Dolphins #77th pick
Dallas Thomas
Position: Guard
Height: 6’3 Weight: 300
Strength:
+ Does a good job of shuffling his feet and staying in front of his block.
+ Can square up the linebacker and block effectively at the second level.
+ Good football IQ with his blitz pick up. Does not get confuse and miss on his assignment.
+ Takes quick short steps which allows him to pull really well.
Needs Improvement:
– Struggles on the double team. Lacks upper body strength and drive his block into the second level.
– Has a hard time handling a bull rush because he has not learned how to reanchor.
– Played tackle at times and his slide step is too slow, many speed rushers went right by him.
– Weak in the goal line packages because he gets driven back.
– Poor in his cut blocking. He must cut through their legs to get them down.
– Make sure he keeps the defender hands down. Can’t let them deflect the ball at the line of scrimmage.
Summary:
The major need going into this NFL Draft for the Dolphins was a tackle and they didn’t address that need at all. Oh…..you think this pick did that???? Watch this kid play tackle in the few times he did. You will see what I am talking about. They got a guard here who is average. He will be a role player or worst, a practice squad guy. Miami spent all this money and they still didn’t find anyone to protect the quarterback. I guess we will be back drafting a tackle in 2014 NFL Draft.
Buffalo Bills #78th pick
Marquise Goodwin
Height: 5’9 Weight: 183 Arms: 31 1/2 Arms: 8 5/8 40 time: 4.27
Strength:
+ His double move will break ankles and DBs have no chance to recover.
+ Useful in the special teams. Olympic type speed.
+ Light feet, is able to tip toe the sideline and gain extra yards.
+ Biggest strength is making plays in the open field. Was used in the screen game at the Senior Bowl.
+ Not afraid to block and help out in the running game.
+ Will follow his blockers on reverses or run plays.
Needs Improvement:
– Lacks ball skills. Can’t seem to locate the ball and play for it.
– Catches the ball with his body, not with his hands.
– Gets knocked off his route if you get physical with him.
– A little loose with the ball. Must hold on to the football high and tight.
Summary:
I really like this player if you use him right and the expectations are low. People call him a “poor” man Tavon Austin but I think he is more of a Dexter McCluster. You can move him all over the field and his best asset is on the special team. The Bills got great value in the mid round. Don’t expect him to be a feature receiver but can part of an offense.
Pittsburg Steelers #79th pick
Markus Wheaton
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5’11 Weight: 189 Arms: 32 3/4 Hands: 9 1/8 40 time: 4.45
Strength:
+ Disguises his assignment so well, that defensive backs can not read anything off of him.
+ Coaches taught him well on the sideline drill. At times, he was able to catch the ball and keep two feet inbounds.
+ Shows good effort in the blocking. Does not quit on any play even if he doesn’t get the ball.
+ Worked with his quarterback in college on the back shoulder throw, which will be useful in the NFL.
+ Good football awareness and helps his quarterback by running the scramble drill.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak in the jump ball situations. Doesn’t high point the ball.
– Needs to learn if a bad ball is thrown then he must become a defender and prevent the interceptions.
– Lets the ball come into his body, where it has a chance of bouncing off.
– Work with his position coach on his route running, Taking too many steps to break on the route which gives a defender a chance to cut him off.
– Not as elusive in the open field as you want in his size.
– Struggles to get past bump man coverage.
Summary:
A big part of your offense leaves for free agency and you have to fill those big shoes somehow. I don’t think Markus Wheaton is that guy but can be an added weapon to the Steelers offense. One of the shocking things for me during the pre draft process was finding out Wheaton size. I really thought he was taller than he is. He plays tall on the football field. Now i didn’t downgrade him for his size because the tape never lies and he doesn’t play like 5’11. Pittsburg got a hard-working guy to add into their locker room. This won’t be a flashy pick but a solid one.
Dallas Cowboys #80th pick
J.J Wilcox
Height: 6’0 Weight: 213 Arms: 31 Hands: 9 40 time: 4.57
Strength:
+ Takes on blocks effectively and prevents big runs from happening.
+ Always keeps outside leverage on the ball carrier.
+ High intensity allows him to make plays even when the offense does everything right.
+ Does a good job sitting on a route and breaking on the ball.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak at playing the ball or receiver. Lacks that football instincts.
– Below average in man coverage. Does not understand route running or has good football awareness.
– Must do a better job of attacking the run instead of waiting for it to come to him.
– Too much diving at the feet instead of going through the ball carrier and making a tackle.
– Bad angles on the ball carrier so extra yards can be gained.
– Footwork in coverage is weak. Seems to be stepping with cinderblocks on his feet.
– Bites way too hard on a double move and gets beat down the field.
– Needs to wrap up the ball carrier instead of trying to hit them.
Summary:
This is a project for the Cowboys. I can see why they picked him. He has raw talent but still needs to be develop but a really high ceiling. The floor is low right now but can be someone special if given time to grow and learn how to play football, the right way. You can see in the tape, that he plays out of control and puts himself in bad position. It’s funny though because Wilcox is about the same size as Arthur Brown and he will be playing safety. That will be interesting to watch.
New York Giants #81st pick
Demontre Moore
Height: 6’4 Weight: 250 Arms: 34 3/4 Arms: 10 1/4
Strength:
+ Stays upright when he gets cut blocked which helps him stay in the play and eliminates a blocker.
+ Really uses leverage well and makes up for the lack of strength.
+ High motor, will go sideline to sideline and make a tackle.
+ Not very aggressive and stays home on play actions or roll outs.
+ Amazing job at using his hands and keeping the blocker off of him.
+ Good football awareness. Follows the game plan and adjusts to each opponent.
+ Block shedding skills are above average and rips the block off of him.
+ Does a good job against run blocks. Will not get pushed back into the second level.
Needs Improvement:
– Tackling skills are below average. Breaking down the ball carrier needs some work.
– Must stay parallel to the line of scrimmage when moving sideline to sideline.
– Lacks that speed to blow past his blockers.
– Giants coaches will work with him on getting his hands up in the passing lane.
Summary:
It is amazing how you can go from top 5 pick to late 3rd round pick but Demontre Moore experience that in this draft. I think Moore wished they didn’t do pro days or combine because that is what killed him. He had the lowest bench press out of all defensive line man with 18 and horrible 40 time, didn’t help either. Sometimes when you have bad numbers like this then scouts or front office thinks “well he is not prepared” or “his work ethic is lacking.” It’s not like these things sneak up on you. You have weeks and even months to prepare for this and you put out a poor showing. Now I don’t read much into these numbers because I let the tape do the talking. From all I have seen on tape, I like what I see. He has a high motor and gets the job done either rushing the quarterback or stopping the run. Does have many things to work on but the Giants coaching staff is the best to work with. We will look back at this pick and ask, “why did he slide so far?”
New Orleans Saints #82nd
John Jenkins
Position: Nose tackle
Height: 6’4 Weight: 346 Arms: 34 Hands: 9 1/2
Strength:
+ He is a stonewall. You can not move him off the spot.
+ Stays in his gap. Will not fall for the window dressing.
+ Always driving his legs.
+ For as big as he is, he can get skinny and shoot the gap between the blockers.
Needs Improvement:
– Got to take on cut blocks better. Don’t let the blockers get you on the ground.
– Needs to use leverage better. Can get too high sometimes and is unable to get much push.
– Weak motor. Hot and cold in effort on the field.
– Tries to make way too many arm tackles instead of wrapping up and going through the ball carrier.
– Has no other moves than the bull rush. Needs to put in the work on using his hands more.
– If he doesn’t create a pass rush then he needs to get his hands in the passing lane.
Summary:
The Georgia defense was SOOOOOOOO fustrating to watch in 2012. You have all these 1st round talent on their defense but they couldn’t stop a sneeze. They were the worst against the run. The reason I tell you this, is because the Saints just drafted a guy who they want to stop the run. Jenkins is a big man who can clog the middle of the offense but sometimes doesn’t want to play with a high motor. If you are a coach then all you can ask of your players, is to give 100% effort when they are on the field. John Jenkins did not do that for his coaches at Georgia. Maybe Sean Payton can get something out of him…..i doubt it. Like i say, “if you haven’t seen them do it before, why would they do it now?”
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