Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Post comments here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 THEY HAVEN'T MADE THE PICK YET LSI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Yes they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Yes they have And he went to Iowa State, not LSU. Maybe you should take the time to type the correct information rather than being so desperate to start the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm liking it, LBer depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/pa...ls/f65kd406.jpg He has cool hair, that is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpunchy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 He plays for Iowa St not LSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInSouthBuffalo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Undersized linebacker. Special teams. (6'1", 223, 4.79) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 ANOTHER ST PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mayock said core ST player for 2-3 then maybe a starter. Misses to many takles, not discipline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 He plays for Iowa St not LSU I was typing fast to get it in. Fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Anyway......good pick. He'll provide more depth AND fill in as a ST player. We needed to rebuild our ST and here's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bdshouter Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Undersized linebacker. Special teams. (6'1", 223, 4.79) Undersized, slow, weak. They are completely going cheap. At this rate I know some high school players they may be interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Anyway......good pick. He'll provide more depth AND fill in as a ST player. We needed to rebuild our ST and here's a start. Not a good picked when Geno Hayes, Erin Henderson, W. Woodyard, Ail H. are still on the board and that is just at LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 ANOTHER ST PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mayock said core ST player for 2-3 then maybe a starter. Misses to many takles, not discipline I don't know how he says he misses many tackles, here is the write up on him from NFL.com: He led the nation in solo tackles (95) and tackles per game (12.92) as a junior and was the team leader in both categories in his two years starting for the Cyclones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Not a good picked when Geno Hayes, Erin Henderson, W. Woodyard, Ail H. are still on the board and that is just at LB But he's the hard hitter we need on ST to force a fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInSouthBuffalo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 from NBC Sports blog on "sleeper" picks. http://blogs.nbcsports.com/home/archives/2...me-to-this.html "The undersized linebacker (6-1, 223) led the nation in tackles in 2006 and the Cyclones in tackles in 2007. The biggest question about Bowen, who had a pick in the East-West Shrine game, is where he'd play. Is he athletic enough to play safety? Big enough to play outside linebacker? Watching him on tape, it is apparent that Bowen is a sideline-to-sideline defender, but is he big enough to take on NFL running backs?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 See what happens when I get up to use the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I loved the draft until that pick. How could they have drafted that guy. This draft is now a disaster. Just kidding. He sounds like someone with some upside who also was very productive and could be even more productive once he becomes more disciplined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Undersized, slow, weak. They are completely going cheap. At this rate I know some high school players they may be interested in. How is that possible when this is true: I don't know how he says he misses many tackles, here is the write up on him from NFL.com: He led the nation in solo tackles (95) and tackles per game (12.92) as a junior and was the team leader in both categories in his two years starting for the Cyclones. Oh yeah and he lead the nation in tackles as a junior. How can both statements exist at the same in the same universe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/pa...ls/f65kd406.jpg He has cool hair, that is key. He and Marshawn can have hair styling parties! ANOTHER ST PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mayock said core ST player for 2-3 then maybe a starter. Misses to many takles, not discipline He's the perfect 5th round pick. A guy that almost has all of the physical ability for the position and what he doesn't have can be taken care of by the trainer. The problems he has at his position can be corrected if he's willing to take coaching. In the mean time he can be a great ST player. I think this is exactly what a 5th round pick and beyond should be used for. OLB | (6'1", 223, 4.79) | IOWA STATE Scouts Grade: 48 Flags: (B: BULK/SIZE) Lacks size/bulk for position(S: SPEED) Player lacks ideal speed at position Strengths: Displays excellent instincts, has greatly improved at reading keys and generally locates the ball carrier quickly. Reaches top-speed quickly, aggressive and makes plays in the backfield. Takes outstanding pursuit angles, does a fine job of using hands to get through traffic, never gives up and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Solid wrap-up tackler with better power than size suggests, tries to strip the ball in pursuit and can generate fumbles. Gets a deep drop in zone coverage and has average range. Does a good job of reading quarterbacks' eyes and generally picks up on screen passes very early. More fluid opening hips than most linebackers, shows good burst coming out of cuts and has excellent short-area man-to-man cover skills. Has adequate not great ball skills and flashes the ability to make big plays in coverage. Progressed at the collegiate level and should only get better with added experience. Possesses the tackling skills and toughness to make a significant impact covering kicks in the NFL and should make immediate contributions on special teams. Weaknesses: Possesses adequate height but needs to get bigger and improve his overall strength. Lacks ideal lower body strength and isn't stout so needs to be on the move to be successful. Gets engulfed too easily at the point of attack and struggles to hold up in the phone booth. Has some trouble bringing down taller ball carriers at times and needs to do a better job of tackling low. Lacks ideal top-end speed and is going to have some problems running with NFL tight ends and backs. Too small to play an every-down role at linebacker at this point and probably isn't fast enough to move safety. Can be a bit undisciplined and occasionally takes himself out of plays because he's trying to avoid bigger blockers. Overall: Bowen enrolled at Garden City (N.J.) CC in 2003, redshirting his first year and leading the team in tackles and tackles for loss in his first and only season. After transferring to Iowa State, he appeared in 24 games over his first two seasons (2005-'06), collecting 188 tackles (seven for losses), two sacks and an interception. (He led the nation in tackles per game--12.9--as a junior.) In 2007, Bowen started all 12 games and finished the season with 99 tackles (12.5 for losses), two sacks, five forced fumbles, and an interception. Bowen is an undersized weak-side linebacker prospect with very good athleticism, instincts, quickness and toughness. However, he needs to bulk up and increase his overall strength. In addition, he's quicker than fast and his lack of prototypical top-end speed is going to be exposed more at the NFL level. Bowen should come off the 2008 draft board in the middle rounds. Linkage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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