49ersRus
04-01-2007, 10:11 PM
Here is the link...
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/columnists/rgosselin/stories/040107dnspogosselin.3d58630.html
Some quotes...
The NFL prototype for the position is 5-11, 215 pounds with 4.4 speed. Marshawn Lynch of California fits the prototype to a tee at 5-11, 215 with 4.48 speed. That will get him drafted in the first round – not necessarily the 1,356 rushing yards he gained last season in the Pac-10.
Garrett Wolfe rushed for 1,928 yards in 2006 at Northern Illinois and has 4.39 speed. But he stands 5-7 and weighs only 186 pounds. There are questions in draft rooms about his durability. Can he can absorb NFL punishment from tacklers and survive a 16-game season?
Some of the positions we seem interested in...
Defensive tackle
Measurables: 6-3, 305
Key trait: In an era of specialization, the NFL rotates pass rushers into the game on passing downs. The NFL wants tackles who can play the run.
Prototype: Kevin Williams (6-4, 304). Minnesota, 1st round, 2003.
Exception: Casey Hampton (6-1, 314). Pittsburgh, 1st round, 2001.
Okoye, 6'2, 305 lbs and played NT in College...
Middle linebacker
Measurables: 6-2, 240, 4.60 speed
Key trait: Middle backers often have to engage a center or guard on rushing downs, so he must have the upper-body strength to stalemate a block in the hole.
Prototype: Dan Morgan (6-2, 240, 4.59 speed). Carolina, 1st round 2001.
Exception: Lofa Tatupu (5-11½, 238, 4.83). Seattle, 2nd round, 2005.
Sounds like Willis, but he is even faster.
Wide receiver
Measurables: 6-2, 200, 4.40 speed
Key trait: Speed to stretch the field. You can find possession receivers in the second day of every draft. The speed all goes in the first day.
Prototype: Roy Williams (6-2½, 212, 4.37 speed). Detroit, 1st round, 2004.
Exception: Anquan Boldin (6-0½, 216, 4.62 speed). Arizona, 2nd round, 2003.
This sounds like Meachem. Its also an argument against Jarret in the 1st round, except he is 6'5 with the best track record of any WR coming out of college. Should be interesting to see how it goes down on draft day.
We seem to constantly talk about measureables on the mb, such as they are worth. I did enjoy the article.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/columnists/rgosselin/stories/040107dnspogosselin.3d58630.html
Some quotes...
The NFL prototype for the position is 5-11, 215 pounds with 4.4 speed. Marshawn Lynch of California fits the prototype to a tee at 5-11, 215 with 4.48 speed. That will get him drafted in the first round – not necessarily the 1,356 rushing yards he gained last season in the Pac-10.
Garrett Wolfe rushed for 1,928 yards in 2006 at Northern Illinois and has 4.39 speed. But he stands 5-7 and weighs only 186 pounds. There are questions in draft rooms about his durability. Can he can absorb NFL punishment from tacklers and survive a 16-game season?
Some of the positions we seem interested in...
Defensive tackle
Measurables: 6-3, 305
Key trait: In an era of specialization, the NFL rotates pass rushers into the game on passing downs. The NFL wants tackles who can play the run.
Prototype: Kevin Williams (6-4, 304). Minnesota, 1st round, 2003.
Exception: Casey Hampton (6-1, 314). Pittsburgh, 1st round, 2001.
Okoye, 6'2, 305 lbs and played NT in College...
Middle linebacker
Measurables: 6-2, 240, 4.60 speed
Key trait: Middle backers often have to engage a center or guard on rushing downs, so he must have the upper-body strength to stalemate a block in the hole.
Prototype: Dan Morgan (6-2, 240, 4.59 speed). Carolina, 1st round 2001.
Exception: Lofa Tatupu (5-11½, 238, 4.83). Seattle, 2nd round, 2005.
Sounds like Willis, but he is even faster.
Wide receiver
Measurables: 6-2, 200, 4.40 speed
Key trait: Speed to stretch the field. You can find possession receivers in the second day of every draft. The speed all goes in the first day.
Prototype: Roy Williams (6-2½, 212, 4.37 speed). Detroit, 1st round, 2004.
Exception: Anquan Boldin (6-0½, 216, 4.62 speed). Arizona, 2nd round, 2003.
This sounds like Meachem. Its also an argument against Jarret in the 1st round, except he is 6'5 with the best track record of any WR coming out of college. Should be interesting to see how it goes down on draft day.
We seem to constantly talk about measureables on the mb, such as they are worth. I did enjoy the article.