Combine Talk

[Ronin]

Nick Kosmider
@NickKosmider

Former Falcon and ASU running back Kallen Ballage says splitting carries in college has its benefits now: “I have a lot of tread on the tires.”

 

[oaken1]

Joe Montana was lanky too and his frame was often used in comparison while Plummer was in the draft. I do not think Jackson is too small unless he intends to run the ball with the same zeal he did in college which he does not have to... just the thought of him taking off in a limited bases is enough to drive a defense crazy and those few times he does would be a game changer in my opinion

I agree. IMO, in the nfl the target for Jackson is to have him scramble, but only run when he is headed out of bounds...and use his athletic ability to make that run out of bounds good for 5 yards... but to expose him to 240 lb LBers who have a chance to line up on him is foolish...I just cant see any sane staff thinking the kid should be used on options and QB draws except on rare occasions....maybe if he was drafted in the fifth to be the third string QB, but not as a starter...you want his athleticism to extend his career not end it

 

[football karma]

to add to the mix (and with QBs showing up and throwing)

is Mason Rudolph an underrated prospect?

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[Ronin]

CollegeFootball 24/7
@NFLDraft

Connor Williams has dropped weight from 315 to 296 since end of season, looks mean, lean. #NFLCombine2018

 

[Ronin]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ESPNRittenberg

Adam Rittenberg
@ESPNRittenberg

Penn State RB Saquon Barkley puts up 29 reps at 225 pounds. A few “We Are!” cheers afterward.

 

[Ronin]

Adam Rittenberg
@ESPNRittenberg

#Georgia RB Nick Chubb also records 29 reps in the bench press #NFLCombine2018

 

[oaken1]

CollegeFootball 24/7
@NFLDraft

Connor Williams has dropped weight from 315 to 296 since end of season, looks mean, lean. #NFLCombine2018

wants to be drafted as an LT and not a RT is my guess.

 

[Shane]

CollegeFootball 24/7
@NFLDraft

UTEP's Will Hernandez with 37 reps on bench press. #NFLCombine2018

Should add position to all these posts...

 

[GimmedaBall]

Question about the high percentage of fumbles by Darnold. The NFL.com Draft Analysis included these comments as 'Weakness':

"Elongated release is impossible to miss. Ball drops to his waist with forearm pointed towards the ground, pre-delivery. Windup gives defenders early clue to break on the throw. Muscle memory may not allow for release correction. Turnover total is alarming. Finished 2017 with 13 interceptions and nine lost fumbles. Has 20 interceptions over last 20 games."

The portal page for the NFL.com Draft Tracker:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-position

Lots of different ways to view the players. Can also check the pre-draft evaluations for past years and determine their relative accuracy vs. projection.

For example, can look at the QB ratings for the 2017 class and compare to this class. Darnold is rated at 7.1; Trubinsky (#2 pick last year) rated at 6.3

The 2017 QB class: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-position

 

[Ronin]

Chase Goodbread
@ChaseGoodbread

Notre Dame OG Quenton Nelson effectively selling the importance of guard play: "You have guys dominating the NFL right now in Aaron Donald, Geno Atkins, Fletcher Cox, that have been working on interior guys. You need guys to stop them. I'm one of those guys." #NFLCombine2018

 

[oaken1]

Chase Goodbread
@ChaseGoodbread

Notre Dame OG Quenton Nelson effectively selling the importance of guard play: "You have guys dominating the NFL right now in Aaron Donald, Geno Atkins, Fletcher Cox, that have been working on interior guys. You need guys to stop them. I'm one of those guys." #NFLCombine2018

Nelson has been a quote machine for "Badass interior lineman" hasnt he? The kid doesnt hesitate to let anyone know he sees himself as the very best.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Nelson has been a quote machine for "Badass interior lineman" hasnt he? The kid doesnt hesitate to let anyone know he sees himself as the very best.

I dig that confidence

 

[Ronin]

Running back

Rotoworld NFL Draft
@Rotoworld_Draft

Derrius Guice posts 15 reps on bench press

 

[cardpa]

Running back

Rotoworld NFL Draft
@Rotoworld_Draft

Derrius Guice posts 15 reps on bench press

Running back

Rotoworld NFL Draft
@Rotoworld_Draft

Derrius Guice posts 15 reps on bench press

Doesn't sound like beast mode to me.

 

[CardNots]

I dig that confidence

We need to seriously look at this guy! I believe he’s smart and nasty. Would be a fun player to watch during the game. Luv how he mentions the current weakness of most teams and how they need him. Wow

 

[Jetstream Green]

We need to seriously look at this guy! I believe he’s smart and nasty. Would be a fun player to watch during the game. Luv how he mentions the current weakness of most teams and how they need him. Wow

But if one of those QBs are a franchise guy... he is not worth the pick over that crucial position

 

[Ronin]

Tony Pauline

@TonyPauline

Combine Notes Day 3: Niners expected to battle the Raiders for Trumaine Johnson (link: http://www.draftanalyst.com/combine-notes-day-3) draftanalyst.com/combine-notes-…

 

[CardNots]

But if one of those QBs are a franchise guy... he is not worth the pick over that crucial position

But if one of those QBs are a franchise guy... he is not worth the pick over that crucial position

I’m on the side it just doesn’t take much to turn and hand the ball to a RB. Pound the rock!

 

[Jetstream Green]

I’m on the side it just doesn’t take much to turn and hand the ball to a RB. Pound the rock!

You have to throw the ball once you get in the playoffs or you are one and done in this league because the defenses as a whole get too tough... you have to be able to answer when they stack the box on you

 

[GatorAZ]

Impressed by Rosen’s measurements. Watching his games he looked maybe 6’3” 215. He measured 6’4” 226 and has bigger hands than Palmer did.

 

[Ronin]

ESPN Stats & Info‏Verified account@ESPNStatsInfo 3m3 minutes ago
On-field workouts at the NFL Combine begin Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 336 prospects have been invited, with more players from @AlabamaFTBL (14) than any other school.

 

[Ronin]

Mike Jurecki‏Verified account@mikejurecki 20m20 minutes ago
#NFLCombine QB-WR interviews 4-5 PM today.

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[cardpa]

I have been talking this guy up since January and it now appears that he will be climbing the charts. He was originally projected to go in round 4/5.

- As I tweeted out earlier, Penn State receiver DaeSean Hamilton will not work out during the combine but will take part in the school's pro day on March 20. Hamilton was terrific during Shrine Game practices then received a late invite to the Senior Bowl and was equally effective in Mobile. There's a belief here at the combine that Hamilton could climb into the second day of the draft.

 

[Ronin]

Mike Jurecki‏Verified account@mikejurecki 25m25 minutes ago
#NFLCombine QB-WR interviews 2-3 PM today.

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[Ronin]

Ian Rapoport‏Verified account@RapSheet 4m4 minutes ago
Ohio St offensive lineman Billy Price suffered a partially torn pec while doing the bench press yesterday, sources tell @TomPelissero and me. The MRI results came in this morning, and it’s not clear is surgery is required. Price is one of the draft’s top O-linemen.