Best QB in the NFL vs Monte Kiffin: Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys

 

4:25 PM ET, October 6, 2013

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

 

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Match Up to Watch:

 

Cover 2 defense vs Payton Manning:

 

It has been a common theme anytime we feature a match up verses Payton Manning. Can the defense slow down the offense??? You will never be able to stop him but can you contain it? Don’t allow big plays to happen behind you. Monte Kiffin is well-known for inventing the “Tampa 2” defense. Hopefully he can work his magic on Sunday.

 

 

Players to Watch:

 

Denver:

Defensive Tackle- Sylvester Williams

Running Back- Montee Ball

 

Dallas:

Center- Travis Frederick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#92 Sylvester Williams: 6’3 313, North Carolina

1st round 28th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength:                                

+  Very explosive off the ball and causes trouble for a slow footed lineman.

+  Tackling skills are above average. Wraps up and throws them down.

Needs Improvement:

–          Can not take on double team and gets himself pushed back. He is too high

for goalline situations.

–          His motor is below average. If he can’t make a big play then he quits or slow

down.

–          Work on getting his hands up in the passing lane.

–          Weak in stunt plays. Too slow to loop around or hit his assignment.

–          Let the lineman block him into a mesh in the middle and can’t be a factor on the play.

 

 

#28 Montee Ball: 5’10 214, Wisconsin

2nd round 58th pick, Position- Running Back

Strength:                      

+  Great job at pressing the hole and forcing defenders  into blocks.

+  His pad level is always lower then the defenders.

+  Has a nose for the end zone with the record in NCAA for most touchdown

in a career.

+  Elusive for a back who is short and stout.

+  Does not quit on the play even if he is stopped in the backfield.

 

Needs Improvement:

–          Must improve in his pass blocking if he wants to stay on the field.

–          Never expose the ball when diving into the endzone.

–          Waits for the pass instead of coming back for it.

–          Needs to learn the playbook. Almost had a big fumble in week 1 vs Ravens

 

 

 

#72 Travis Frederick: 6’4 312

1^st round 31^st pick, Position- Center

Strength:

+  Great job of staying on his block and finishing it.

+  Pushes his block to the second level allowing the running game to open up.

+  Good football IQ. Great understanding of the blitz pickup.

+  Keeps the defensive lineman hands out of the passing lane.

 

 

Needs Improvement:

–          Hands tend to slip outside the defender’s body which causes him to hold.

–          Pass blocking is below average. Needs to learn how to reload his hip and stop the push in it’s track.

–          Is on the ground way too much. Got to pick up his knees.

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Johnthan Banks: 6’2 185, #27, Mississippi State

2^nd round 43^rd pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength:                                          Needs Improvement:

+ Great awareness of                               – Must use his hands if he

route running and cuts                              to shed blocks better.

off many routes.                                       – Gives too much cushion

+ Sound tackler for a                                   in cover 3.

cornerback. Makes the                            – Add some bulk to his size

tackle when he needs to.                           so he can get even more

+ Good technique in cover                         physical with a receiver.

2 zone. Does not fly open

his hips.

+ Maintains outside

leverage against the run.

Mike Glennon: 6’7 225, #8, North Carolina State

3^rd round 73^rd pick, Position- Quarterback

Strength:                                          Needs Improvement:

+ Improved on his                                    – Has to protect the ball better

pocket awareness.                                     in the pocket. Must protect it

with two hands.

–          accuracy was off.

–          Not able to step into his

throw and cause it to float.

Akeem Spence: 6’1 307, #97, Illinois

4^th round 100^th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength:                                          Needs Improvement:

+ Explodes off the snap                            – Weak against the double

and puts the offensive                                team. Can’t get pushed

lineman on their heels.                               back in a double team.

+ Stays low through out                           – Have to maintain his gap

the play. Doesn’t get too                            so big holes don’t open up.

high.

+ Play a lot and never                               – His stance gives away too

seem to get tired or                                      much of his assignment,

worn out.                                                         gives away his inside move

 

 

 

William Gholston: 6’6 281, #92, Michigan State

4^th round 126^th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength:                                          Needs Improvement:

+ His long arms allow                              – Not the best get off the snap.

him to keep separation                           – Football awareness needs to

from the blocker.                                        get better. Flies by a tackle

+ Shows a motor that                                when he gets free release.

was missing in college.                            – Will get too high to easily

+ Takes on the blocks                                 cut blocked.

really well and hits the                             – Be able to work on getting

block before the point                                his hands up in passing lane.

of impact.

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Jamie Collins: 6’3 250, #91, Southern Mississippi

2^nd round 52 pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength:                                          Needs Improvement:

+ Understands how to take on blocks          – Got to work on taking on the

and making sure the blocker doesn’t              double team better. Looking

get to the second level.                                   for the football instead of

+ If he doesn’t get a pass rush then he            maintaining his gap.

gets his hands up and deflect passes.           – Weakness is in coverage

+ Unbelievable motor. Never quits on            and covers too much grass.

the play.                                                                  – Has to stay at home and don’t

+ He has worked with his coaches on his        fall for the window dressing.

hands and you can tell because he is never

Velcro to a lineman.

+ Such a strong upper body, he tosses bigger

offensive linemen like they are a rag doll.

+ Really sets the edge well and does not allow

the big run on the outside.

What to Watch for:

1.     Does he create any pass rush???
2.     Was he asked to play into coverage???
3.     How much of the game did he play???

Aaron Dobson: 6’3 210, #17, Marshall

2^nd round 59^th pick, Position- Wide Receiver

Strength:                                 Needs Improvement:

+ Very aggressive in his                              – Work on catching the ball with his

blocking so he can be                                      hands instead of his body.

effective in the run game.                            – Needs to understand where the ball is

+ His long arms allow him                             going to be and run to that spot instead of

to catch the ball away from                           looking at the ball the whole time, slowing

his body.                                                        himself down.

+ Strides are long so it allows                    – Coaches need to work with him on route

him to get down the field fast.                       running footwork. He is taking the wrong

+ Can high point the best with                        steps to break out of his route.

the best of them.                                          – Sits and waits for the ball to come to him instead

+ Able to blow the top of the                         of going to the ball.

defense like Randy Moss.                           – Must understand if your route runs into the defense

then don’t keep running into the defense and cause

an interception.

– Too many negative plays in the screen game. Must take

with the defense gives him instead of trying to make a

big play every time.

– Has to work on sideline drills. Catches most of the

balls out of bounds.

What to Watch for:

1. Was he on 1^st team offense???
2. Was a deep pass thrown???
3.  Did he have any drops???

 

Logan Ryan: 5’11 191, #26, Rutgers

3^rd round 83^rd pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength:                                 Needs Improvement:

+ Sound tackler. Goes through               – Will face guard at times. He

the ball carrier like he is suppose              must be able to stay on the

to.                                                               receiver but also turn his

+ Always keeps outside leverage,             body and play the ball.

preventing the big plays happening.       – Have to take on blocks better

+ Smooth in the hips so he is able to         if he wants to help in run support.

move quick and with ease. No torque     – Weak in man to man especially

in his movement.                                        press man.

+ Not afraid to hit for a corner. Plays

like a linebacker at times.

What to Watch for:

1.   How much did he help in run support???
2.    Did he continue to play on 1^st team defense???
3.    Which did they primarily play??? Man or Zone???

 

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Cincinnati Bengals

Tyler Eifert: 6’6 251, Notre Dame

1st round 21st pick, Position- Tight End

Strength:                                                                                 Needs Improvement:

+ Can play the one on one jump           – Looks a little shy as a lead blocker. Doesn’t attack

ball situations and win. Can                     the defenders, waits for them to come to him.

really high point the ball.                     – Needs to learn how to come back for the pass

+ Will fight for extra yards. Keeps           then wait for the ball.

two hands on the ball at all times.      – Lacks the playmaking skills in the open field.

+ Does a good job with his hands

and getting off press coverage.

What to Watch for:

• Did he connect and create some chemistery with Andy Dalton
• Make major improvements in his blocking skills
• Was he a target in the red zone

Giovani Bernard: 5’8 202, North Carolina

2rd round 37th pick, Position- Running Back

Strength:                                                                                         Needs Improvements:

+ Has some great hands. Very useful in           – Below average in pass protection. Won’t be

the passing game.                                                    on the field for 3 downs if he can’t block.

+ Strong lower body and is able to break          – Too indecisive at times and will stutter

tackles and takes hits.                                              instead one step and go.

+ He is small in size but is not afraid to run       – Runs far ahead of his blockers, he miss

over a guy.                                                                  out on big runs.

What to Watch for:

• Was the offense better with him on the field
• Did he get better in pass protection
• Did the coaching staff use him in the passing game

Margus Hunt: 6’8 277, SMU

2nd round 53rd pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength:                                                                                               Needs Improvement:

+ His long arms allow him to control                – His football awareness is lacking. Teams

the blockers.                                                             use screen, draws and trick plays.

+ Great lateral quickness. Moves side to           – Has a lot of work on the practice field with

side really well and makes a lot of plays.             tackling skills. Saw too many arm tackles

+ Can bend the edge or use the bull rush          – Must take on cut blocks better. Push the

to create pressure.                                                    to the ground and stay upright.

What to Watch for:

• Has his tackling much improved
• Did he get his hands in the passing lane and disturb the quarterback
• Could he use many different pass rush moves

Shawn Williams: 6’0 213, Georgia

3rd round 84th pick, Position- Safety

Strength:                                                                                           Needs Improvement:

+ A vocal leader of his defense. He will             – Bites too hard on the play action so plays

rally your team together.                                        happen behind him.

+ High intensity player. Will chase down           – Focus will not be there all the time.

+ Drives his legs through his tackles. Won’t      – Has a temper on the field and will lose it.

allow the ball carrier to run him over.

What to Watch for:

• How much of an impact did he make on special teams
• Is he still a firey leader for his defense
• Did he make major improvements in his coverage skills

Atlanta Falcons

Desmond Trufant: 6’0 190, Washington

1st round 22nd pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength:                                                                                                   Needs Improvement:

+ Rarely misses a game. He made 45 straight        – Needs to work on using his hands.

games before missing a game in his college

career.

+ Best corner in press coverage in the 2013          – Tackling skills need some work.

NFL Draft.

+ Amazing job at breaking on the ball and knows     – Learn the NFL rules about no

how to play the ball,                                                           after 5 yards or he will get flagged

Robert Alford: 5’10 188, Southeastern Louisiana

2nd round 60th pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength:                                                                                               Needs Improvement:

+ Good job keeping outside leverage                      – Got to wrap up the ball carrier

against the run.           \                                                     instead  just hitting them

+ Knows his assignment in zone coverage             – Not the best in a blitz package.

and does not cover grass.                                               gives his assignment too early.

+ Added bonus, effective as a kick returner.           – Must adjust to the “no

                                                                                             after 5 yards” in the NFL.

What to Watch for:

• Did he work along side of first round pick Desmond Trufant
• Was he a liability in the running game
• On kick returns, how effective was he

Milliciah Goodman: 6’4 276, Clemson

4th round 127th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength:                                                                                     Needs Improvement:

+ His long arms allow him to keep                     – A little slow off the snap and doesn’t

distance from the blockers.                                   put a lineman on their heels.

+ Good football awareness when                     – His motor is hot and cold.

recognizing screen passes.                                – For a guy his size, he must use leverage

+ Will get his big hands in the pass                     more often.

lane to deflect the football.

What to Watch for:

• Is he consistent play in, play out
• Can he bend the edge but also use a bull rush
• Does he make an impact in the game or continue to be a quiet player

Sylvester Williams #28 pick for the Denver Broncos

Position: Defensive Tackle

Height: 6’3 Weight: 313 Arms: 33 1/2 Hands: 10 3/4

As guy who play 4 years of high school football and gave everything i could on the field, I know how hard it is just get a scholarship to a Division 1 school or even harder to be a first round pick in the NFL but when I hear the story of Sylvester Williams, oooooooo I get hot!!!! Even Hollywood couldn’t write this unbelievable story. If you don’t know, Sylvester only played one year of high school football and only started 1 game so of course he doesn’t get any offers from colleges. After high school, he starts working in a factory but realize that he doesn’t want to do this for the rest of his life and sees that he has good body type to play football. He was a walk-on at Coffeyville Community College. Good for him! Play some football and get your education but no, it doesn’t stop there. He catches the eyes of coaches at North Carolina so he transfer there. Well nice story! He gets a chance for a better education but IT DOESN’T STOP THERE!!!! While he was playing for the Tar Heels, he earned honors like, First-team All-American (2012) and First-team All-ACC (2012). ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! Are trying to make me look bad, Mr. Williams?

Williams was born in Jefferson City, Missouri. He attended Jefferson City High School, and played football for only one season in high school, and started only one game. After high school, he worked at a factory assembled radiator parts. One day after watching Kansas football, he realize he was a lot bigger then players on the field so he walk-on to Coffeyville Community College where he had 52 tackles and two sacks in 2010. Williams transfer to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011, and played for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team in 2011 and 2012. As a junior in 2011, he had 43 tackles and 2.5 sacks. The following season, Williams was named to the All-ACC first team. He was also named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly.

Strength:

+ Very explosive off the ball and causes trouble for slow footed lineman.

+ Tackling skills are above average. Wraps up and throws them down.

Needs Improvement:

– Very weak in run support. Takes himself out of plays with spin moves or swim moves, making it too easy for blockers.

– Can not take on double team and gets himself pushed back. He is too high for goal line situations.

– Needs to use his hands better to get himself loose of the blockers.

– Learn how to drive his feet. Get low and drive his feet.

– Gets himself out of position because he is leaning and has his head down.

– His motor is below average. If he can’t make a big play then quits or slows down in the middle of the play.

– Work on getting his hands up to defect the ball at the line of scrimmage if he doesn’t create a pass rush.

Summary:

If you can tell from this scouting report, I am not the biggest fan of Sylvester Williams. There are way too many holes in his game to warrant him as a first round pick. I don’t like to label anyone as a bust but it won’t surprise me if he does turn out a bust. I understand he has only played 5 years of organize football but after watching tape of him, I don’t see him making game to game improvements. Just watch tape of North Carolina vs Georgia Tech, it is awful to watch. Either he doesn’t understand or didn’t listen to his coaches. I think the Broncos wasted a pick here and will misuse him too. They are going to use him in a 3-4 scheme when he is a better fit for 4-3. I don’t like anything about this pick.