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shallyshal · 02-17-2005, 10:36 PM

agree that the combine will make some changes happen, but, every year fewer and fewer players opt to go and really work out. it is starting to become almost useless. players now opt for a more controlled individual workout.

james is a tough player to figure. he tends to disappear for games at a time. and gallery totally dominated him when they played 2 years ago. also, james has had the benefit of playing with 3 other superb linemen at wisconsin. he is definitely a boom or bust player. spears would be a far more reliable pick, but he is less of a pure pass rusher and more a power player who plays both the run and pass. guys like roth and tuck are players who can really trun on the heat and would be there if the skins traded down.
also, pollack, is probably the most consistent pass rusher this coming year. he might or might not be there at 9.. finally there are a couple of guys out of the pac 10 from cal and from oregon state who were terrific pass rushers this pass year. both are light and would be situational players their first year.

as for williams... i think he will indeed still be there at 9. edwards has been the consensus top receiver and clayton has shot up following his performance at the senior bowl and practices. williams certainly has the body to be effective at the pro level, but he is likely to be more of a possession receiver because of his (lack of) burning speed. williamson, out of south carolina, might be the fastest receiver inthe entire draft. he could sneak up into the middle of the first round if someone falls in love with him. but he played in a run oriented offense and he could be boom or bust as well..

i think if the skins sign a free agent receiver quickly in march, i think the focus of the draft may shift towards off and def line.

finally, notice how absolutely NOTHING is being said about the obviously most pressing need for the skins... the offensive line!! that makes me think they are playing possum and will make a big splash either in free agency or early inthe draft.
that is certainly where the infusion of talent appears to be most needed.

02-17-2005, 10:36 PM	#10
shallyshal Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 336	Re: a hint? agree that the combine will make some changes happen, but, every year fewer and fewer players opt to go and really work out. it is starting to become almost useless. players now opt for a more controlled individual workout. james is a tough player to figure. he tends to disappear for games at a time. and gallery totally dominated him when they played 2 years ago. also, james has had the benefit of playing with 3 other superb linemen at wisconsin. he is definitely a boom or bust player. spears would be a far more reliable pick, but he is less of a pure pass rusher and more a power player who plays both the run and pass. guys like roth and tuck are players who can really trun on the heat and would be there if the skins traded down. also, pollack, is probably the most consistent pass rusher this coming year. he might or might not be there at 9.. finally there are a couple of guys out of the pac 10 from cal and from oregon state who were terrific pass rushers this pass year. both are light and would be situational players their first year. as for williams... i think he will indeed still be there at 9. edwards has been the consensus top receiver and clayton has shot up following his performance at the senior bowl and practices. williams certainly has the body to be effective at the pro level, but he is likely to be more of a possession receiver because of his (lack of) burning speed. williamson, out of south carolina, might be the fastest receiver inthe entire draft. he could sneak up into the middle of the first round if someone falls in love with him. but he played in a run oriented offense and he could be boom or bust as well.. i think if the skins sign a free agent receiver quickly in march, i think the focus of the draft may shift towards off and def line. finally, notice how absolutely NOTHING is being said about the obviously most pressing need for the skins... the offensive line!! that makes me think they are playing possum and will make a big splash either in free agency or early inthe draft. that is certainly where the infusion of talent appears to be most needed.