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Round 4 (Pick 100): DB Da'Norris Searcy - North Carolina


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Is it me, or do most scouting reports on 90% of these guys COMPLETELY contradict on another?

 

If one says good instincts, another says not instinctive. One tough run stopper the next says not a good run stopper. One says good speed, another says under average speed. One says good ball skills, the next says poor hands.

 

The scouting report on NFL.com says he's a good run stuffer. Then 2 sentences later says he'll never be a good run stuffer.

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DA'NORRIS SEARCY North Carolina 5-10½ 223 4.57 3-4

Two-year starter with five interceptions. "He's a violent and reliable tackler," one scout said. "When he tackles you, you go down. He runs the back end of that defense. Pretty impressive. Extremely, extremely physical. You see him fill with a fierceness. On the back end, if there will be a catch made in front of him, you know it will be stopped right there." Hails from Decatur, Ga. "Yeah, he is a good player, but he doesn't run fast," another scout said. "It's hard to play in this league, and it's especially hard to play Cover 2, if you don't have range. And he doesn't run fast enough. The numbers just scare me."

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Ourlad's take: Makes plays as a safety and a punt returner. Good football intelligence and athletic ability.

Long arms for a safety. Excellent in run support. A tough and aggressive hitter. Loves the contact. Put up 225 27 times at the combine.

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27 reps on the bench press at the combine this year...wow! I'd love to see us use this kid on some safety/CB blitzes

 

OK, the Bills are back at it with the sleeper picks. Cooney's NFL Draft Scout has this to say:

Underrated: SS Da'Norris Searcy, North Carolina: Searcy might've been overlooked because of more-hyped teammates, but he led North Carolina in passes broken up (nine) and interceptions (four) despite the fact he was suspended for the first three games. Searcy didn't get the playmaking opportunities at strong safety that others had, yet proved his instincts and open-field tackling skills were NFL-caliber throughout his career and at the Senior Bowl. Searcy could be an immense value if allowed to slip into the second half of the draft. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com

 

Whitner can't cover a TE with a blanket. Not that he doesn't try, he's just out-moosed. This kid has 20 pounds on Whitner and it must be beef not marble judging by his combine times and some QB sacks.

If he's a mean mutha like Leonard Smith was he's a good pick - even though I hate drafting more 2ndary but whatcha gonna do

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All too many posters who allegedly are fans of the Bills amaze me with their negativity.

 

We have just drafted a hard hitting leader who may finally give us a safety who can cover tight ends! How many middle of the road tight ends have caught third down passes and easily gained first downs because Bills players couldn't cover?

 

This draft continues to impress and we are getting a good picture of the leaders with motors that Nix and Gailey

 

Go Bills!!!

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All too many posters who allegedly are fans of the Bills amaze me with their negativity.

 

We have just drafted a hard hitting leader who may finally give us a safety who can cover tight ends! How many middle of the road tight ends have caught third down passes and easily gained first downs because Bills players couldn't cover?

 

This draft continues to impress and we are getting a good picture of the leaders with motors that Nix and Gailey

 

Go Bills!!!

 

 

YES!!

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OK, the Bills are back at it with the sleeper picks. Cooney's NFL Draft Scout has this to say:

Underrated: SS Da'Norris Searcy, North Carolina: Searcy might've been overlooked because of more-hyped teammates, but he led North Carolina in passes broken up (nine) and interceptions (four) despite the fact he was suspended for the first three games. Searcy didn't get the playmaking opportunities at strong safety that others had, yet proved his instincts and open-field tackling skills were NFL-caliber throughout his career and at the Senior Bowl. Searcy could be an immense value if allowed to slip into the second half of the draft. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com

 

Whitner can't cover a TE with a blanket. Not that he doesn't try, he's just out-moosed. This kid has 20 pounds on Whitner and it must be beef not marble judging by his combine times and some QB sacks.

If he's a mean mutha like Leonard Smith was he's a good pick - even though I hate drafting more 2ndary but whatcha gonna do

 

 

Is he quick/does he have range. Everyone seems to disagree on this. Anyone know what his combine 40 time was?

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Searcy on GR: He can play SS and expects to contribute on special teams and he also can return punts. Was cleared of allegations relating to academics, but the relevant professor was overseas at time of investigation, so it took time and he missed three games. Was a leader at UNC but knows that he must establish himself as leader in NFL. "Loved" coming into the box to stop the run; played LB in high school.

 

Overall, the kid had a really positive attitude.

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Is he quick/does he have range. Everyone seems to disagree on this. Anyone know what his combine 40 time was?

40 Yard Dash4.56 Time

 

Bench Press 27.0 Reps

 

Vertical Jump33.0 Height

 

Broad Jump120.0 Distance

 

3 Cone Drill6.87 Time

 

20 Yard Shuttle4.09 Time

 

60 Yard Shuttle11.18 Time

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/danorris-searcy?id=2495339

 

Pretty decent time for a scout to knock his straight line timed speed.

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Searcy on GR: He can play SS and expects to contribute on special teams and he also can return punts. Was cleared of allegations relating to academics, but the relevant professor was overseas at time of investigation, so it took time and he missed three games. Was a leader at UNC but knows that he must establish himself as leader in NFL. "Loved" coming into the box to stop the run; played LB in high school.

 

Overall, the kid had a really positive attitude.

 

 

Since the Bills have no run defense - he'll get plenty of opportunity to to this.

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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/danorris-searcy?id=2495339

 

Pretty decent time for a scout to knock his straight line timed speed.

 

Speed was a concern on film. Scouts comment might be reflecting that. Even searcy acknowledged he would have to run fast at the combine. I like the pick though. I think getting a strong slot corner early and now a SS should help in the run game, and passing in the center of the field - two huge issues.

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The draft tracker on nfl.com does not give him any props at all. Anybody have any constructive news on this guy?

 

The Bills like him.

 

I thought it was a bit of a reach. He apparently is a safety who has decent ball skills, but is relatively weak against the run. It looks like the Bills need some insurance for when Whitner leaves. This is the first pick the Bills have made this year that I don't really like at all. Although I must say that I don't have first hand info on the guy, but the draft experts who have seen him are not too keen on him.

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