Senior Bowl Week

[Chiefnj2]

Weigh ins and practice start today. Place all reports in this thread for ease of reference.

Here is a link to the rosters:

http://www.gbnreport.com/seniorbowlhtswts.html

Looks like a weak WR group.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Sorry, I was typing quickly on a phone. Better?

Ok? Sure, players care about making it to the next level. They can do that at both programs.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Ok? Sure, players care about making it to the next level. They can do that at both programs.

Which one produces a more with less?

[aturnis]

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2...-at-developing

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

College football is about what you have done lately. Princeton and Yale have the most National Championships in the history of college football. I guess they're the best football schools.

During Mike Brewster's four years at ohio state they won 1 bowl game. In that same time, Florida has won 4 bowl games (one of them against Mike Brewster and ohio state) including a National Championship.

You have some studying to do, starting with recent college football history, the proper use(s) of there, their, and they're, and how to not get butthurt over an exaggerated joke.

Way to go, Florida beat up on a down OSU team b/c some idiots decided to sells their trophy/memorabilia material.

Also, since 2002, OSU has played in more National Championship games than Florida. No, they didn't win any, and yes, they lost one to Florida.

Your statement was ridiculiuos though. "Top recruit out of Florida that went to a crappy school". Ohio St. is not a crappy school.

[Chiefnj2]

On the QB front:
5. Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State, 6-4, 229, 5.10 (South). At one point during practice, Lindley had thrown almost as many passes into the turf as into his receivers' hands. He showed slight improvement later, but not enough to save the day. He looked like a slow-twitch athlete who was deliberate in his movement. He also had the worst arm strength among South QBs.

Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/stor...#ixzz1kLSY79Av

[Chiefnj2]

South Practice

By Bo Wulf
Posted 2 hours ago
MOBILE, Alabama – The North and South squads split up for the only time this week Monday, as the South team, generally thought to be the more talented of the two, took their Day 1 job interview to Fairhope Stadium.

The practice was dominated throughout by the defensive line, which features what could be as many as four first-round picks. During individual drills, the offensive line didn’t stand much of a chance as Quinton Coples, the North Carolina defensive end, had his way with the likes of Florida State’s Zebrie Sanders and UAB’s Matt McCants. Coples, 6-6, 281, used his enormous length to swat away would-be blockers and was also strong enough to push guys back with ease.

South Carolina’s Melvin Ingram, 6-2, 276, was impressive as well and had his way in one-on-one with Georgia’s Ben Jones. He would project as a nice fit at defensive end under Jim Washburn. Alabama pass rusher Courtney Upshaw, 6-1, 273, is a classic pass-rushing tweener who brings about questions as to whether his best fit is as a 4-3 defensive end or as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Upshaw worked exclusively as a defensive end during individual drills and his strength was easy to see – he continually drove offensive linemen into the backfield. While the Washington Redskins coaching staff vacillated the defense between 3-4 and 4-3 fronts during the team drills, Upshaw was most impressive on the line, where he worked with the “first team” alongside Coples and defensive tackle Brandon Thompson and Kheeston Randall. Thompson was actually the one who often stole the show, consistently blowing up plays in the backfield by using his impressive strength.

At cornerback, Janoris Jenkins of North Alabama is one of the week’s more intriguing prospects. Dismissed from the Florida team as a junior, Jenkins played his final collegiate year at small school North Alabama, but his talent is top-end. Early in practice, Jenkins was admonished by Redskins secondary coach Raheem Morris for some technique issues and a dropped ball, but the talented 5-foot-10 cornerback rebounded very nicely throughout the rest of practice, displaying impressive coverage ability. Tellingly, Jenkins was effective in press coverage, something which, following practice, Jenkins said was a goal for him this week. Elsewhere at cornerback, Georgia’s Brandon Boykin, 5-9, 183, was impressive in coverage and Furman’s Ryan Steed was not overwhelmed by the talent bump. Boykin made one particularly impressive play in one-on-ones when North Carolina wide receiver Dwight Jones had a step on him but Boykin knocked the ball away from the taller Jones.

The flipside to the impressive play by the cornerbacks was a lack of impressive performances at wide receiver. Only one receiver on the South team looked dangerous – Joe Adams of Arkansas, who submitted a superlative practice. Adams is undersized at 5-10, 174, but he can create separation with ease and he made two separate outstanding diving catches. Adams likely fits as a slot receiver at the next level, but he also has value as a potential return specialist. Speaking of which, six players took reps as punt returners for the South: Adams, Jenkins, Boykin, Houston wide receiver Pat Edwards, Alabama wide receiver Marquis Maze and Florida running back Chris Rainey.

Finally, the first day of quarterback competition was an easy victory in favor of Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden, the 28-year-old former Minor League baseball player. Weeden was on point all afternoon long, hitting receivers in stride in one-on-one drills, seven-on-sevens and, more importantly, team drills. Weeden also impressed with his ability to throw on the move, especially rolling left on a few play-action plays. Knowing that every team will be concerned about his advanced age, Weeden was very polished following practice in his explanation of using his maturity as a strength, rather than a weakness. Perhaps the upside isn’t atmospheric with Weeden, but his floor is relatively high. Arizona’s Nick Foles, on the other hand, has a stronger arm than Weeden but struggled with accuracy at times in intermediate routes and was understandably not quite calibrated with his receivers on deep balls. Foles did show nice awareness on a few check-downs in the face of pressure. Most expects Foles to rebound with better performances as the week goes on. San Diego State’s Ryan Lindley is a level below both Weeden and Foles.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

On the QB front:
5. Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State, 6-4, 229, 5.10 (South). At one point during practice, Lindley had thrown almost as many passes into the turf as into his receivers' hands. He showed slight improvement later, but not enough to save the day. He looked like a slow-twitch athlete who was deliberate in his movement. He also had the worst arm strength among South QBs.

Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/stor...#ixzz1kLSY79Av

I'm honestly shocked that Lindley was terribly inaccurate. Really. I am.

[Setsuna]

Ohio State sucks and Florida is better than them. I'm not saying how much better, but they are better. That point has been proven when it mattered time and time again. The postseason record proves the point and nothing anyone says can refute that. Hating on the SEC is ritual here.

[aturnis]

Really, I'm talking about the quality of the program, and what it can give the player. Not what the players give to it. OSU is a great program. Florida doesn't develop talent anywhere near as well as OSU.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Really, I'm talking about the quality of the program, and what it can give the player. Not what the players give to it. OSU is a great program. Florida doesn't develop talent anywhere near as well as OSU.

Didn't hurt that, like him or not, Florida had one of the best college players of all time when Florida played Ohio State.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Didn't hurt that, like him or not, Florida had one of the best college players of all time when Florida played Ohio State.

Chris Leak

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Which one produces a more with less?

Oh, please. Over the past decade both programs have averaged top-15 recruiting classes. It's not like we're comparing David and Goliath.

Originally Posted by aturnis

Way to go, Florida beat up on a down OSU team b/c some idiots decided to sells their trophy/memorabilia material.

Last year was probably the worst Florida team in a decade.

Originally Posted by aturnis

Really, I'm talking about the quality of the program, and what it can give the player. Not what the players give to it. OSU is a great program. Florida doesn't develop talent anywhere near as well as OSU.

Over the past 5 NFL drafts each program has had 27 players selected.

Round
1st: Florida 8 - ohio state 6
2nd: Florida 4 - ohio state 2
3rd: Florida 3 - ohio state 1
4th: Florida 4 - ohio state 5
5th: Florida 3 - ohio state 5
6th: Florida 1 - ohio state 3
7th: Florida 4 - ohio state 5

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Didn't hurt that, like him or not, Florida had one of the best college players of all time when Florida played Ohio State.

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chris Leak

Outstanding.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Elsewhere at cornerback, Georgia’s Brandon Boykin, 5-9, 183, was impressive in coverage and Furman’s Ryan Steed was not overwhelmed by the talent bump. Boykin made one particularly impressive play in one-on-ones when North Carolina wide receiver Dwight Jones had a step on him but Boykin knocked the ball away from the taller Jones.

I like Brandon Boykin a lot.

Finally, the first day of quarterback competition was an easy victory in favor of Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden, the 28-year-old former Minor League baseball player. .

28 year old college QBs are pathetic.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

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