2013 Comprehensive NFL Draft Database

[Monk4thaHALL]

I could see Lewan being effective as a LT in a spread system ...

Yeah my lens of focus is definitely zone blocking, geared toward the athletic linemen.

To me that shows off his natural upper body power.

And when I used the term power I meant to distinguish the upper body strength, as you pointed out. That was evident to me his arm strength.
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One thing I didn't care for from that Alabama video was how much he ended up on the ground. To me that's a sign of poor technique.

Actually I didn't see that at all. In fact I think I counted only one time he fell off a block to the ground.

I guess I'm not seeing what you're seeing. #77, LT.

I mean there was a time or two in which he got his legs rolled up on from behind and he fell. Other times he finished the play by landing on-top of his man on the ground and that's just coached to bury your man when he falls.

For the most part I thought he held his own against NFL sized and NFL strengthed Bama players. I like the way he danced with his man in running blocking, by keeping his hands inside the shoulder, under the armpit, while hunching overtop of his man, in large part.
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---------- Post added September-11th-2012 at 09:36 AM ----------

Somewhere in here (second play, I believe) you'll see Lewan flying downfield. Of course Robinson outruns everyone. Love how he can run though.

Michigan vs Air Force:

[darrelgreenie]

Did anyone watch the other rookie QBs play?

[Monk4thaHALL]

Rank	Player	                  Pos	Cl	Gm	Catches	   Yds	TDs	Rec/Gm	 Yds/Catch	 Yds/Gm
1       M.Campanaro, Wake Forest  WR	JR	2	   22	   260	1	 11.00	  11.82          130.00

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/playerDetai...g=749&player=3
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http://www.wakeforestsports.com/spor...michael00.html

[Dukes and Skins]

Did anyone watch the other rookie QBs play?

Wish I could have, but this townhouse place doesn't have the best amenities in terms of cable

[darrelgreenie]

I got the shortcuts on DVR, might give an update

[stevemcqueen1]

Did anyone watch the other rookie QBs play?

No I only saw RGIII and Luck play. Missed the Weeden, Wilson, and Tannehill games. Of the Sophomores I made sure to catch a lot of the Ponder-Gabbert game. Both Gabbert and Ponder looked good IMO. Missed Cam Newton's game but heard it was kind of blah for him. I watched Dalton last night and I expected him to play poorly and he did.

I would love to see some cut ups if you've got them.

[Dukes and Skins]

I'm most curious to watch Russell Wilson this year outside of Luck and Griffin. Wilson was that guy that everyone wanted to rate high, but because of his height I just couldn't justify it. He's in a good situation there in Seattle, and I think he could be a very viable option for them for a while

[stevemcqueen1]

Hey Gore, just responding real quick to a few of the points you made:

- I agree that Moss and Brown should be cut. I think Josh Morgan will need to play well to justify his $5 M salary as well. I also think Monty might be a good candidate for a cut if Gettis pans out.

- Tanard Jackson is a FA after this season, given his suspension, I think it's more likely than not we'll move on from him.

- I'm with you on hoping Merriweather pans out. Not a world beater or playmaker in coverage from what I remember, but he should be good enough in run support. I hope he can become a solid starter for us. I wouldn't mind seeing us get a playmaker.

- I'm also with you that I'd like to see Talib here. He could be a big boon for his ability to single cover good receivers reliably. I'd like to see a good press coverage big corner on the team too.

- I think RT is the team's biggest need since I don't trust Polumbus at all and our OL depth and pipeline talent is all in the interior. I'd love to see us go out and get a good RT in the draft or FA. I don't really want to settle for a system guy with marginal physical attributes at this position.

- I think you've accurately nailed the front, but I disagree somewhat in the value I'd place on getting another playmaker for the unit. I think a highly disruptive DE or a playmaking ILB would have huge synergistic value for the unit. It could push the group into elite territory.

- I'm with you in wanting a star RB also. Morris is a workhorse with limited big play ability but he looks nice. Royster is a backup ideally. Helu has been something of a disappointment as the change of pace runner. Watching Darren McFadden last night made me a little jealous. Think of how potent the offense could be pairing RGIII with a multi-tool playmaker and speed merchant like that?

I like the idea of pairing a top talent at QB with one at RB.

We obviously couldn't pay that kind of draft price for a RB. I like Knile Davis too. If Denard Robinson was bigger and more thickset, I'd be extremely interested in him as a RB. If he proves he can catch well, I'd still be interested in him as a RB/WR. He'd be a chance to get an elite playmaker with top end speed outside the first round.

I'd love to see us get a good pass blocking RT in the second and then someone like Denard in the third. If we managed that, the offense would really transform.

---------- Post added September-11th-2012 at 02:40 PM ----------

What do you all think about Oday Aboushi as a starting RT for our scheme?

What's the consensus on the other Texas A&M tackle Jake Matthews? What about Brennan Williams from UNC?

[Dukes and Skins]

If you had asked me right now what I'd do with our 1st 2 picks I'd do this

2nd- Kenny Vaccaro S Texas
3rd- Dallas Thomas OT Tennessee

Those 2 picks IMO would do wonders for this team

[skinzwiz]

I think the strategy for the redskins for the 2013 draft should be heavily focused on the line. OL and DL. If a superior CB or S is available that could be an option as well, but I would focus most on the lines.

[darrelgreenie]

No I only saw RGIII and Luck play. Missed the Weeden, Wilson, and Tannehill games. Of the Sophomores I made sure to catch a lot of the Ponder-Gabbert game. Both Gabbert and Ponder looked good IMO. Missed Cam Newton's game but heard it was kind of blah for him. I watched Dalton last night and I expected him to play poorly and he did.

I would love to see some cut ups if you've got them.

I DVR'd the direct TV shortcuts but have no clue how to upload them.

But, we're discussing the rookies QB and i'm sure we'll talk about the 2nd year guys too here:

http://www.extremeskins.com/showthre...62#post9139462

[Dukes and Skins]

I think the strategy for the redskins for the 2013 draft should be heavily focused on the line. OL and DL. If a superior CB or S is available that could be an option as well, but I would focus most on the lines.

I'd agree more on the OL side than DL though, right now I can't really see a reason to add more to the DL unless the value it presented was so much more than a CB/S/OL person

[ArmchairRedskin]

My personal most interesting QB to watch this year is Geno Smith. He flew completely under the radar last year and I think this year he could make his name known.

[Dukes and Skins]

My personal most interesting QB to watch this year is Geno Smith. He flew completely under the radar last year and I think this year he could make his name known.

Right now there are 2 top QB's those are Geno Smith and Tyler Wilson. After that Barkely is #3 then its Logan Thomas right now at #4

[GWinSkins83]

This how I see it. Mike will try and get needs in FA. That's how he rolls. Don't know about how the cap situation going to pan out in 2013. But if our RT doesn't hold up then we might make a pitch for Ryan Clady, Jake Long, or some other good RT. CB I think we would go after Talib and get him. Hope he comes cheap cause I would want to go after the RT and CB. But we have to remember we have Chase Minnifield red-shirting. May can move Minnifield to FS. If we get Clady and Talib next year in FA...I would go BPA except to QB, T, and OLB. Everything else can be picked. TE would be the great someone like Graham.