2008 NFL Draft (Projections/Mock Drafts/Evaluations/Draft)

[MililaniBuckeye]

[quote='BusNative;110021;4]Hard to fathom in which way?[/quote]

Jake Long is a man-child... and with 32" arms, that is freakish.

You two cannot be serious. Look again at Gholston and then at Long. Gholston's arms and chest are significantly larger than Long's. You want to talk about "freakish", Gholston is the personification of the word. Long outweighs Gholston by the amount he does simply because he's 3-4 inches taller and is no where near as lean. Put the two side-by-side in swim trunks and ask 100 people off the street who could more more reps, and you'll get 100 responses for Gholston. I'm not taking anything away from Long's accomplishments...I'm actually stunned by how strong he is. My point is that going by the "look test", no way you'd think Long would match up rep-for-rep with Gholston.

 

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

You two cannot be serious. Look again at Gholston and then at Long. Gholston's arms and chest are significantly larger than Long's. You want to talk about "freakish", Gholston is the personification of the word. Long outweighs Gholston by the amount he does simply because he's 3-4 inches taller and is no where near as lean. Put the two side-by-side in swim trunks and ask 100 people off the street who could more more reps, and you'll get 100 responses for Gholston. I'm not taking anything away from Long's accomplishments...I'm actually stunned by how strong he is. My point is that going by the "look test", no way you'd think Long would match up rep-for-rep with Gholston.

I'm sure the average onlooker at the "side by side swim trunk contest" wouldn't look at things like how long JL's arms are and how that would factor into his bench press total either. Just sayin....

 

[PlanetFrnd]

I was serious - I didn't know in which way you meant, as in Long should have done more or he shouldn't be lifting as much as Vernon.

I personally wasn't surprised that either of them got 37 - they're both freakish. Jake Long is very lean for an OL, but comparing him to big vern is apples and oranges.

Also, ask the "average person" who they think would bench more between an OL and a DE, and I'm sure most would just assume the OL...

 

[buckeyes_rock]

Found this gem of a comment on the rivals update board from a 'Bama fan.

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Add BuddyRe: SUNDAY COMBINE WORKOUT UPDATESReply just to show the big tens slowness, Mike hart ran a 4.69, and mario manningham ran a 4.59. this shows the drop off not just from the Sec, but most conferences when it comes to speed. Big Ten is for slow guys.



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Correction...Michigan is for slow guys!

 

[jwinslow]

[FONT=arial,helvetica] Defensive lineman Vernon Gholston of Ohio State makes a catch as he runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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[FONT=arial,helvetica] Defensive lineman Chris Long of Virginia runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) [/FONT]

[FONT=arial,helvetica] Defensive lineman Trevor Laws of Notre Dame runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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[FONT=arial,helvetica] Defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis of Southern California runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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[FONT=arial,helvetica] Running back Chris Johnson, of East Carolina, runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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[billmac91]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye
The same CFN that has Brennan #1 and Henne #7, calling Brennan the "Brennan is the absolute, 100%, NFL-caliber real deal" while only saying about Henne "should grow into the best NFL quarterback prospect from Michigan since Elvis Grbac"? Sorry, but plain English tells me that they say Brennan is the better pro prospect.


Again, Henne is a better pro prospect based on what? His extra 15 or so pounds? Brennan has been playing in a pro-style offense under the direction of a former pro quarterback and pro quarterbacks and head coach.

Would you argue Pat White is a better pro-prospect than Brian Brohm b/c he is #2 on that list...would you argue Brennan is a better prospect than Brohm b/c he is #3. Again, Troy Smith was listed as a pre-season first teamer in all sorts of mags but got taken in the 5th round

On top of that you say Hawaii runs a pro-style offense which isn't the case...they run a wide open attack in which they throw the ball primarily out of shotgun (in fact I'd be likely to call it a run and shoot).....again, wininging the ball around isn't the equivalent of a pro-style offense even though June Jones used to be a NFL coach....does any team in the NFL run the run and shoot anymore outside the 2 minute drill?

Michigan's offense is a much better example of a pro-style offense

Chad Henne also has Michigan's pedigree for producing quarterbacks working for him

And again, yes Hennes frame and size will be a major selling point for him....do you not remeber the scouts drooling over Jamracus Russel's and Brady Quinn's size.......I know Colt is a mere 15 lbs lighter, but it looks like a lot more, as Brennan looks pretty slender ....I know it sounds like a minor point, but come a month beofre the draft, all we'll hear about is Henne's NFL ready body

Sorry Mili, I had to do it.

 

[NFBuck]

Chris Long looks like friggin' Chad Pennington.

 

[Oneshot]

Sorry Mili, I had to do it.

@ Mili

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I'm sure the average onlooker at the "side by side swim trunk contest" wouldn't look at things like how long JL's arms are and how that would factor into his bench press total either. Just sayin....

Longer arms mean more difficulty in bench presses. Thus the surprise that Vern didn't beat Long.

[quote='BusNative;110109;7]I was serious - I didn't know in which way you meant, as in Long should have done more or he shouldn't be lifting as much as Vernon.[/quote]
I meant Vern should have done more because he's more muscular.

[quote='BusNative;110109;7]Also, ask the "average person" who they think would bench more between an OL and a DE, and I'm sure most would just assume the OL...[/quote]
And you're changing the question...you put those two in swim trunks so that people go only by physique and every one of them would say that Vern woud lift more. Position has nothing to do with it...

 

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

Longer arms mean more difficulty in bench presses. Thus the surprise that Vern didn't beat Long.

Long is also 50 pounds heavier than Vern. Thus me not being so surprised that Vern didn't beat Long. I would also imagine that Long has more to "bounce" his bench back up with than Vern.

 

[daddyphatsacs]

Anyone who has done a lot of benching in the past will also factor in that length of arm plays a heavy factor on reps. If Long has arms that are longer than Gholsten's that means that he is actually doing more work per rep. I used to work at a gym, and also benched a lot during my football days. We had some smaller guys who had shorter wing spans who could hang with the taller guys when it came to benching.

 

[jwinslow]

 

[jwinslow]

SI
Risers & Sliders

Risers Andre Woodson, QB -- Kentucky
Woodson turned in a solid performance under a microscope in Lexington. He ran the 40 in 4.86 seconds and looked physically imposing. Woodson threw the ball well and was accurate with his passes. Scouts said it was obvious the Kentucky signal-caller has been working on his throwing mechanics since the Senior Bowl. He was late with a few passes and also underthrew a number of deep passes. But overall, Woodson came away with solid grades.
David Roach, Safety -- TCU
...Paul Hubbard, WR -- Wisconsin
Hubbard significantly improved on his combine performance. He scorched the track with 40 times that clocked between 4.38 to 4.45 seconds, a full .15 faster than his runs in the RCA Dome. His vertical jump was also at least six inches better. Hubbard kept the momentum going by turning in a terrific pass-catching workout.
Ryan Clady, OT -- Boise State
...Martellus Bennett, TE -- Texas A&M
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Calais Campbell, Defensive End -- Miami (Fla.) Campbell chose not to compete on the bench press, which surprised many after his poor performance at the combine (16 repetitions). He tried to better his 40 time, yet ran an uninspired 5.06 seconds.
Kenny Phillips, Safety -- Miami (Fla.)
Philips decided not to run as he and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, decided to stick with the 40 times from the combine, which averaged in the 4.5 area.

Ouch.

 

[jwinslow]

DraftDaddy

Comprehensive coverage from South Florida's Pro Day.

Tony Pauline's Movers and Shakers from early Pro Day workouts.

ESPN.com fan chat with ex-Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden.

Former L.S.U. star Glenn Dorsey is not sidetracked by injuries -- or his critics.

The Denver Broncos hope Bigger Linebackers will help improve their defense.

Closer look at fast rising small college star Curtis Johnson.

Former Florida State quarterback Xavier Lee focuses on his Pro Day.

Fast-rising quarterback prospect Joe Flacco impresses scouts at Delaware's Pro Day.

NFL Draft Scouts' constantly updated Pro Day Leaderboard.

T.C.U. defensive lineman Tommy Blake had a very positive showing at his Pro Day.

In-depth feature on why ex-Boston College strong safety Jamie Silva is better than his 40 times indicate.

Cornerback Jack Williams improves his Combine times significantly at Pro Day.
DD.comment: In addition to the vastly improved workout times at Pro Day, Jack Williams' chances to be drafted in the top 4 rounds have to be helped a bit by the success of several former Kent State Stars in the N.F.L.

Some excellent N.F.L. Combine observations from Paul's Pigskin Place.

Is steroid & HGH usage common in Pre-Draft Training?

Former Missouri tailback Tony Temple ran a 4.47 at Tigers' Pro Day.

Complete coverage of Washington State's Pro Day from scout.com.

Q&A with former Dayton quarterback Kevin Hoyng, who will try to make the N.F.L. as a safety.

USA Today draft analysis: Defensive Linemen

Closer look the Missouri Tigers' Pro Timing Day.

Rick Gosselin looks at troubled T.C.U. defensive end Tommy Blake.

In-depth look at Appalachian State wide receiver Dexter Jackson.

KFFL Q&A: University of Hawaii' wide receiver Davone Bess.

Former N.F.L. defensive lineman Eric Swann is attempting a comeback at age 37.

Former Portland State tailback Mu'Ammar Ali hopes to impress scouts at his Pro Day.

We've just been forwarded the following Pro Day numbers (3/5) for All-M.A.C. defensive end Trevor Scott from the University of Buffalo:
Size: 6' 5", 256 pounds
40 Yard Dash: 4.54
Vertical Leap: 33.5"
Bench Press: 32
3 cone: 6.84
Shuttle: 4.19
60 yd Shuttle: 11.28
Broad Jump: 9.9
DD.comment: Scott may be a bit of a project, but he's a good athlete, who may even project as a outside linebacker (3-4 base) at the next level. He should, also, be able to help on special teams early in his career. Scott reminds us a bit of former S.M.U. star Justin Rogers, who was drafted by the Patriots in 2007.

Former Wisconsin wide receivers Paul Hubbard and Luke Swan impress at Pro Day.

Small school quarterback Brad Roach shows surprising athletic ability (for his size) at his Pro Day.

Former U.N.L.V. star Jeremy Geathers thinks he helped his draft chances at Pro Day.

Could Auburn's Quentin Groves get picked before Ohio State's Vernon Gholston?

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan supposedly has the 'it' factor.

Indiana wide receiver James Hardy impresses at pro-day.

Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson gets mixed reviews at his pro day.

[/quote]A closer look at Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco.
[/quote][/quote]How did free agency's early moves affect the top of the draft?
[/quote][/quote]Defensive tackle Lorenzo Williams and others prepare for Missouri's pro day.[/quote]

 

[jwinslow]

Chicago Tribune

32 - Matt Ryan
32 - Brian Brohm
27 - Joe Flacco
22 - Chad Henne
32 - Chris Williams
28 - Jeff Otah
27 - Sam Baker
26 - Jake Long
25 - Gosder Cherilus
23 - Branden Albert
13 - Ryan Clady
26 - Jerod Mayo
16 - Keith Rivers
16 - Kenny Phillips

Former Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams aces the Wonderlic.
DD.comment: A N.F.L. source very close to Chris Williams informed us that the former Vanderbilt star was told by "at least 15 N.F.L. teams" that he would not make it beyond Houston's pick in the first round (18th). So the heady, hard-working tackle from Louisiana, who displayed excellent athletic ability in Mobile and Indianapolis, looks like one of the true fast risers in the draft.