Per Rotoworld - Raiders waive 2011 third rd pick (T) Barksdale

[DC9]

I thought it was Tony Bergstrom... I almost had a heart attack. I was so pissed when they drafted him right before we picked.


EDIT: Here is the pre-draft write up on Barksdale
http://walterfootball.com/scoutingre...jbarksdale.php

Joseph Barksdale Scouting Report
By Matt McGuire


Strengths:
Solid size and frame to add bulk
Long arms
Very light on his feet
Fluid, smooth athlete
Outstanding technician
A natural knee bender and keeps pads low
Love his balance and body control
Patient pass protector; sits in his stance, not over-aggressive
Displays explosiveness
Nice range and can be isolated 1v1
Reacts quickly to counter moves; good instincts
Understands angles
Comfortable in space
Starter in SEC since sophomore year
Terrific hand punch; keeps hands inside
Fantastic agility
Gets solid arm extension
Moves to second level with ease
Heavy hands
Highly consistent in pass protection
Huge upside and potential
Durable
Great skill set for an NFL left tackle




Weaknesses:
Doesn't always finish his blocks
Not the most powerful run blocker
A little finesse; might lack a mean streak
Could get more push in run game
Occasionally misses assignments
Lacks some vision and awareness

Summary: I don't understand why Barksdale isn't more well regarded as a 2011 NFL Draft prospect nationally, but I really don't care. I have watched a lot of tape on the most lauded 2010 NFL Draft tackle prospects, and Barksdale's games are easily the best. He has a very high upside and has the raw talent to be an elite left tackle in the NFL with the prototype technique to boot. He needs to prove he can man the blind side as a senior at LSU, but I think when it's all said and done, he will at least go in the first two rounds.

I have questions with Barksdale (pure speculation on my part) because he seems to miss a block or two per game, and I'm slightly concerned about his intelligence. That said, I'm giving Barksdale a first-round grade to start the 2010 season and he's my No. 1 offensive tackle prospect for the 2011 NFL Draft.

Player Comparison: Joe Staley. Staley and Barksdale both have the raw athleticism and high level of technique you look for in left tackles, but they are both finesse pass protectors who aren't very powerful in the run game.


EDIT II:

Also, keep 2 things in mind.

1) The Raiders took Willie Smith away from us and cut this guy
2) They and the Texans both run the same offense that we do... so if they took Smith over him, then we will likely not like him more than we liked Smith.
But as of right now, I already like him more than I like Jordan Black.

[KDawg]

Given our OL situation would you still give him a look?

Beggars can't be choosers, you know...

Maybe a PS look with a call up to Tom "Straight Outta" (See, GHH, he has the nickname now) Compton.

But, I'd evaluate him first and figure out why he was released.

[DC9]

Maybe a PS look with a call up to Tom "Straight Outta" (See, GHH, he has the nickname now) Compton.

But, I'd evaluate him first and figure out why he was released.

I'd be interested to get your take on this:

Also, keep 2 things in mind.

1) The Raiders took Willie Smith away from us and cut this guy
2) They and the Texans both run the same offense that we do... so if they took Smith over him, then we will likely not like him more than we liked Smith.
But as of right now, I already like him more than I like Jordan Black.

[KDawg]

I'd be interested to get your take on this:

In total agreement.

Frank Pollack is Oakland's offensive line coach. He comes from Houston. He's a big ZBS guy.

If they cut him, we won't want him. But again, I'd take a look at his film and evaluate first. Sometimes another man's trash is another man's treasure.

My full diagnosis: Do your due diligence via film. If you like it, work him out. If he looks okay, sign to PS.

[BALLz]

Any chance he can cover Vincent Jackson or Mike Williams? Perhaps chew off a couple of their fingers?

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Maybe a PS look with a call up to Tom "Straight Outta" (See, GHH, he has the nickname now) Compton .....

Soon as we dropped the 'fake' QB, you're as good as your word as always Coach.

Hail.

[Chump Bailey]

Might be worth looking into. IIRC he was pretty highly regarded.

[bird_1972]

But, I'd evaluate him first and figure out why he was released.

Agreed.

I know you have a lot of experience evaluating players, esp OL, so I wanted to see if there was something you already knew was a red flag with this guy.

[wholee]

Anybody but Jordan Black. HTTR!

[SkinsCrushCowboys]

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Weaknesses:
Doesn't always finish his blocks
Not the most powerful run blocker
A little finesse; might lack a mean streak
Could get more push in run game
Occasionally misses assignments
Lacks some vision and awareness

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He seems to possess all of the qualifications to earn a starting spot on our line...

[Skins3000]

What is going on with Maurice Hurt? I thought he was getting reps at the right tackle position and that would have swung Polumbus over to the left. Even though Polumbus was getting abused too, any thing would have been better than Black.

[UK SKINS FAN '74]

Anyone know if Jammal brown is still alive ??

[SkinsCrushCowboys]

Anyone know if Jammal brown is still alive ??

Traning staff is working his hips...he should be ready to go soon.... **sarcasm***

[Son of Gadsden]

Didn't we take Cousins over him?

[redskindan07]

I am holding out hope that Jammal Brown can make a 2nd half season comeback but not too much hope