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No info on Destin Naaman Roosevelt! WR Woo Hoo!! Overall grade: 3.9 NAAMAN ROOSEVELT MEASURABLES Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 40-yard dash: 4.54 10-yard dash: 20-yard shuttle: 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump: 225-lb. bench: 3-cone drill: Vertical jump: Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: Naaman Roosevelt WR, Buffalo War Room analysis Strengths: Was very productive in college. Makes the easier grabs when the ball is thrown directly on target. Has some acceleration and speed. Is a fluid, natural strider in the open field. Has the ability to make some big plays. Can return kickoffs and punts. Weaknesses: Is the classic underachiever. Is lackadaisical at times. Does not look quick or fast releasing into routes off the line of scrimmage. Lacks the body control to make acrobatic catches. Drops passes that hit him in the hands. Gives up on plays too easily. Isn't a good run blocker. Bottom line: Roosevelt is the school's all-time leading receiver, but don't be fooled. While he has some talent, he does not give enough effort to succeed in the NFL. Some team, seduced by his big-play potential, will probably grossly overdraft him. __________________ Overall grade: 5.5 DONALD JONES MEASURABLES Height: 6-0 Weight: 214 40-yard dash: 4.54 10-yard dash: 1.57 20-yard shuttle: 4.20 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump: 9-11 225-lb. bench: 20 3-cone drill: 6.90 Vertical jump: 41 Wonderlic: 20-yard dash: 2.62 Donald Jones WR, Youngstown State War Room analysis Strengths: Is tough and physical. Has confidence, quickness and above-average speed. Excels in short-to-intermediate routes. Can be tough to bring down after the catch. Has playmaking ability. Is instinctive in the open field. Finds creases. Has good enough balance to hurdle a fallen defender. Provides real value as a punt returner. Weaknesses: Had trouble hanging on to the ball occasionally due to focus and awareness inconsistencies. Will juke defenders out of their shoes in the open field. Does not have home-run speed. Is inconsistent as a run blocker. Bottom line: Jones is a good player. There's no question he will make an NFL roster and be productive. He would be a good value in the fourth round and a steal in the fifth. Great signing!

We have a wiener!!! winner!!! Too crass. Fixed! Great quote from a great movie!! It seems the word "nastiness" comes up a lot in the run downs too!

Link Kean U. nose tackle Darryl Jackson working to achieve NFL dream By Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger March 09, 2010, 7:00AM This was the guy who plugged up the middle of the Kean defense. The guy who swallowed up blockers sometimes three at a time. He was the talent who drew dozens of scouts to Union last year, from all but three or four NFL teams. But in Division 3, that job doesn’t come with a scholarship. So Jackson did laundry for the equipment manager, stealing time at night between summer two-a-days. He collected tickets at soccer and basketball games. He bounced at a nightclub on weekends, and delivered beer in the summers. Seeing scouts reminded him there may be a future at the next level, but he stayed locked in on the present. “I don’t want to jinx myself, you know what I mean?” said Jackson, who will work out Tuesday at his Pro Day at Total Energy Systems Training Sports Club in Martinsville. “I’m kind of superstitious. I’m not there yet.” Perhaps that’s because the 22-year-old has learned little in life comes with a guarantee. As a senior at Red Bank High, interest from schools like Rutgers and UConn dissolved when he didn’t qualify academically for Division 1. Four years later — with his resolve deepened after the death of a close friend last fall — now is the time for Jackson to achieve his pro ambitions. Read the whole article. I'm betting this kid eventually becomes a solid starter for someone. I wanted him to be drafted by Buffalo because he'll probably want to go to the Jests if they offer him a contract. JMO

Hopefully he's as rich as he is stupid. You really know your draft talent. Every year before the draft you should submit your analysis on players for all the teams. I'm sure only the best one would hire you.

I'd give them a solid A at this point. I like the fact they didn't reach for needs and took guys where they thought should go.

I really wanted LeFevour but the more I hear about him the more I like him. It's a joke. Calling a 7th rounder a reach is funny. If JP had been a 7th rounder people would have been pulling for him rather than hating him. JMO What do you expect. He's probably half cocked by now. Levi Brown QB, Troy War Room analysis Strengths: Is a solidly built QB with very good athleticism, which helped him to make big plays with his feet and arm. Has a compact and quick throwing motion, which enables him to consistently set-up and get rid of the ball fast. Has a shockingly strong arm. Shows he has arm strength by making 10-plus-yard throws without just a flick of the wrist when a pass rusher is bearing down on him. Does a good job of stepping up to avoid the wide rush and has learned the important lesson of throwing the ball away to avoid the sack. Can hit the 15-plus-yard skinny post route right on the money with a defender in his face. Does not force passes or try to squeeze them into tight spots and does not stare down his receiver. His ability to get rid of the ball very quickly helps him to get the ball to the receiver before the defender can react to make a play on it. Weaknesses: Has a throwing motion that is almost so short that it looks like he cannot get zip on his throws because the ball does not explode out of his hand, but it still gets to the receiver. Are times where he is so aware of not forcing a bad pass against pressure that he will take more sacks than he needs to. Must do a much better job putting zip on deep passes because he tends to put more air than he needs to on them. Does not sense the rusher closing on him while in the pocket, and takes some hard hits, which puts him at a real risk of fumbling. Bottom line: Our first exposure to Brown was during practice at the Texas Versus The Nation Game, and to say we were disappointed would be an understatement because he looked uncomfortable dropping back from under center, which led to bad footwork and inconsistent accuracy throughout the week. However, in the first game we evaluated versus Central Michigan, he jumped off the film with his ability to make excellent throws on all types off passes and to make key throws on important downs. Brown started his college career at Richmond and transferred to Troy University where he flourished in their wide-open spread passing attack. However, he is going to have to prove he can function playing under center. We are always hesitant to give a high grade to quarterbacks who play in a spread passing attack because for them to be successful they must learn a number of new skills. However, unlike many spread quarterbacks (Tim Tebow and Dan LeFevour) Brown has a very compact throwing motion and gets rid of the ball very quickly, which puts him ahead of both of those quarterbacks. He will need time to develop in an NFL offense, but we believe he has the talent to become a quality starting quarterback.

Dude, sixth round picks are supposed to be projects. Arthur Moats OLB, James Madison War Room analysis Strengths: Is well-built. Plays with intensity; is always around the ball. Consistently makes big plays, including tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Tight ends have difficulty blocking him one-on-one. Shows good instincts. Plays with natural leverage. Is good getting off blocks and making tackles all over the field. Has the bulk to take a consistent pounding. Weaknesses: Is a 'tweener, a college defensive end who must move to outside linebacker. Must improve agility to be effective in in coverage. Lacks great lateral speed. Tackling technique must improve. Tends to use shoulder tackles, knocking targets down rather than wrapping up. Has limited range against the run. Bottom line: Moats will be a solid small-school pick who could become a good linebacker if he can make the transition quickly. He is disruptive, a good pass rusher who be sound against the run. Coaches must focus on his open-field play. He also could become a rush end. Moats will be a solid mid-round selection and could develop into a starter. Good pick!

Kyle Calloway T, Iowa War Room analysis Strengths: Has the size to be an NFL right tackle. Shows good balance from a wide base. Is most effective in the running game. Is strong and physical, and always works to the whistle. Has a vice grip in the running game, and shows a strong punch in pass protection. Shows good instincts. Gets set quickly in pass protection. Is durable and productive. Weaknesses: Shows poor hip flexibility and marginal lateral quickness to recover and neutralize double-moves. Appears to have below-average arm length and little explosiveness in his movements. Shows inconsistent hand placement to sustain blocks on the move in the open field. Will get his hands outside of defender at times and get called for holding. Lacks the quickness and arm length to execute "reach" blocks or counter pass rushers' double-moves. Lacks the lower-body flexibility to execute cut blocks. Bottom line: Calloway began his college career at guard and also has experience at left tackle, but he fits best at right tackle. He is a functional athlete in tight spaces but lacks the quickness and flexibility to play on the left side.

Tony Washington is a sister effer!! I can't imagine the questions the media will ask him at camp!! That's one ya shoulda kept to yourself. For my golf team I would, also as a horticulturist. The main character issue that riding a moped shows is, that a guy that big is willing to be seen on a moped. THAT is a concern, he has no shame.

Highlighting the phrases that can be viewed childishly when thinking about his last name.

Ed Wang 6'5" 314 T, Virginia Tech War Room analysis Strengths: Is well built. Shows the quickness to slide outside to cutoff most speed rushers when keeping knees bent. Shows good strength to eliminate pass rushers once he gets hands on them. Gets through the line to easily block linebackers on the second level, maintaining good balance. Can seal defensive ends to set the corner for running backs. Flashes the strength to torque his man off his feet. Weaknesses: Shows inconsistent technique. Could struggle to block NFL edge pass rushers. Rarely uses hand punch in pass protection, leaving his chest open and thus gets driven backward by bull rushers. Tends to pass block with straight legs, struggling to re-direct and counter secondary pass-rush moves. Does not fire off the snap in the running game, and can be jolted backward. Bottom line: Wang is a frustrating prospect. He has the physical talent to be a productive NFL starter, but his inconsistent technique and effort drives coaches batty. He is sure to look good in pre-draft workouts, but he's a risky pick because of his questionable production on film. Wang will be drafted higher than we have him graded, based solely on his natural athleticism, but prospects lacking in intensity rarely find the desire in the pros.

I think the nickname for the offense should be the phallics.

God I hope so!! Spiller has to fit in there somewhere too.

There's gotta be a Spiller joke in there somewhere too!

Can people stop crying about a LT now!!! Good pick BTW.

The link at NFL.com doesn't work yet but it's on the front page http://www.nfl.com/

How many more times will you need to say that until you feel you've proven how much smarter you are? If he runs crass routes he should be chastised!!

A TE more than a receiver?! I disagree. I'll be surprised if they take a TE before their second pick in the sixth round and maybe not at all. Dude; Let-it-go!! You don't need to repeat things multiple times. You made your statement, let it die. How many games will the Bills win next year because of this draft? Tell me how you could have drafted guys that would be more significant to winning this year than the guys the Bills took? I'm still going with 7 wins. Nix's comment on one year wonders I think pertains much more to the first 3 rounds. At this point in the draft they should be looking for immediate ST help and guys with big upside. Easley is easily both.

So was Andre Reed.

Oh c'mon!! The Bills have NO HOLES at WR right now so this must be an indictment of their receivers!! [/sarc]

He's 6'3" 314 but a fantastic pick. So far I'll give the Bills a B+ Spiller is regarded by some as the best player in the draft. Troup will be a stud and fills a desperate need Carrington looks to be a great pick for a 3-4 end. Easley looks like a good ST contributor with A LOT of upside if his talent can be unlocked.

The more I read about this guy the more I like the pick. He should be a good ST producer and if a coach can bring out his talent he'll be great. Has A LOT of upside.

Swallow the Thorazine and lie down. Campbell sucks. He looked great at the combine but there are a lot of questions about how he'll look on the field.

Why isn't the NFL draft tracker working!!! Link Marcus Easley WR, Connecticut War Room analysis Strengths: Has good size and arm length. Can make the tough catch in a crowd and shows good strength running after the catch. Is a physical and aggressive run blocker on the edge. Weaknesses: Has questionable instincts with limited experience and production at the position. Has never been a full-time starter at receiver for Connecticut. Shows inconsistent hands and route-running ability. Is a long strider with marginal initial quickness in his release and separation quickness from man-to-man coverage. Does not possess any real value for special teams. Bottom line: Despite his lack of productivity, Easley has the size to merit a seventh-round pick. But he lacks the athleticism, speed and instincts to ever develop into a starter or quality backup and has little value on special teams. Career statistics Receiving Rushing Team Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Rec./TD Att. Yds. Avg. TD '07 UConn 1 10 10.0 0 — 0 0 0.0 0 '08 UConn 4 94 23.5 0 — 0 0 0.0 0 '09 UConn 48 893 18.6 8 6.0 1 11 11.0 0 Totals 53 997 18.8 8 6.6 1 11 11.0 0 Not a fan of this pick right now. I hope that changes.

It wouldn't surprise me to see him at LT this year.