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But can he jump?

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Alabama Pro Day today. Looking forward to seeing a 40 time for Rashaan Evans.

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I understand he isn't running the 40 & there is no injury concerns. Any insight here?

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How important are 40 times actually? The other day on NFL Radio they were talking about the six fastest 40 times ever by NFL players and only one of those players has had any significant impact in the NFL, Chris Johnson, and his impact was fairly short lived.

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You’re right... I have no idea what’s going on there. Saw him doing drills and he looked great. Very explosive. Can’t imagine it has anything to do with concern over his speed.

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IDK, depends on what coaches, scouts you ask as it relates to the position. For me a linebacker must be speedy. They are covering tight ends & sometimes a WR. Same goes for cornerbacks ... often times they are running side ways & backwards.

IIRC Lattimore ran a sub 4.35 & Crawley 4.41. That's blazing so at the corner position, speed is extremely important.

Just my .02 :p.

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I’m not too concerned about 40 time for LB’s unless it’s 4.70+. You want to look at drills that focus on change of direction and acceleration like the 20-yard shuttle and three-cone (both of which Rashaan Evans tested in the average to outstanding range at the combine.)

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Pro Day March 7: Alabama/Colorado/Colorado State | Draft Analyst

Ok apparently Alabama is having a second Pro Day on 3/28 and that’s when Rashaan Evans will run a 40.

And here’s a good tidbit from the above website...

Da'Shawn Hand sat on his terrific combine numbers but looked terrific in drills today. The senior lined up at defensive end in Alabama’s three man front but most teams are projecting him as a three technique tackle. Nick Saban has been singing Hand’s praises to NFL coaches, telling them Hand was willing to put the team over himself the past two years. I’m told the New Orleans Saints are very high on Hand, who will be a top 50 pick in April.

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You want to at least run certain times at certain positions if you want to be effective. You can’t play cornerback in the NFL running a 4.7, but you can probably make that work at safety since you’re playing so far off of receivers most of the time. It’s not as important as some make it, but it’s also not as insignificant as others try to say.

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I can’t wait until the first big wave of free agency because mock drafts are useless until then. We always address our biggest needs in free agency so I’m curious how things change for us as it relates to the draft.

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usually dont post during the season but the offseason is when i get back to checking threads more frequently. not sure who the majority of b&g is big on but i’d like to hear peoples top 5. I’m pretty sure Taven Bryan is one of my draft crushes this year. so much talent and potential.

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Why in the world would they have soured on Peat? He’s our starting left guard AND left tackle lol. If anything it tells me they’re thinking about permanently moving Peat to LT.

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No but I think we're keeping options open. Peat will even be better this year. Experience the same team on the O line is very important. I think we might replace Zach and be done with it.

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Probably expecting to loose Kelemete so will be short. Smd if Armstead goes down again i could see them cutting him to save 7ml and moving Peat back to LT

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So I guess it’s pretty clear that we’re going to go DE or a receiving threat highly in the draft.

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J-E-T-S...Wow, they just Herschel Walkered The Colts back into contention!

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Interesting Stat - and it's why I don't believe in spending a first round pick on a RB - most unpredictable, always a deep group of young runners...

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WR Cedrick Wilson (Boise State) reminds me so much of Michael Thomas coming out of Ohio State. His measurables, NFL bloodline, route running and reputation for being a very studious hard-worker are so similar to Can’t Guard Mike.

I think he may be the ultimate sleeper WR of this draft and I want him with our 3rd round pick.

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Round 3 is typically where you find the "meat and potatoes" players of the draft. I'd like to see a player selected in Rd3 who will play right away (see Kamara & pre injury to Anzalaone). Kyle would hold a clip board for what 2,3 years possibly?


I tend to like Mike White (Western KY) better & he can be had in later rounds.

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This should be an interesting draft...

It's quite possible that the first 4 or 5 selections will all be QB's. Cleveland has picks #1, #4, then pick #33 (1st pick in Rd2). That's GOLDEN. Surely the Browns can't mess that up ... or can they??

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It feels crazy to say, but I think we’re actually all set defensively in terms of our starters. I have us addressing receiving weapons with our first two picks.

R1 P27 TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State

It’s kind of difficult to pick one of the TE’s between Goedert, Gesicki and Hurst but there is some logic to this choice. With our newfound commitment to the run game, I think we need a well-rounded TE who contributes as a blocker. That rules out Gesicki. Then it’s a matter of what concerns you more... Hurst’s age or Goedert’s lower level of competition? I’ll take Goedert.

R3 P27 WR Cedrick Wilson, Boise State

He’s not getting any hype at all and I’m not sure why. Reminds me a lot of Michael Thomas- just a little lighter and a little less strong. NFL bloodline, good route runner, studious hard worker, everything we could ask for. He and Thomas can both operate as X receivers and in the slot so this pick gives us some versatility.

R4 P27 OLB Genard Avery, Memphis

Give this guy a year of development and he could potentially start at SLB or WLB. His measurables are insane:

40 YARD DASH: 4.59 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 26 REPS
VERTICAL JUMP: 36.0 INCH
BROAD JUMP: 124.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 6.90 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.36 SEC

R5 P10 DE Kylie Fitts, Utah

Great addition to our depth at the position. Another athletic freak. Currently spending time training with former teammate Marcus Williams. You can bet Payton has gotten the inside scoop and likes what he’s heard.

R5 P27 SS Siran Neal, Jacksonville State

Now here’s a guy who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Could compete for snaps as a dime CB and maybe in a year compete for a role in our 3 safety sets.

I’m going to skip the 6th and 7th rounds for now because this is tedious typing on my phone lol.

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In what is a surprise to absolutely no-one, DraftAnalyst.com reports that the Saints were all over Ohio State’s Pro Day.

http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-–-ohio-state

We met with DE Jalyn Holmes, LB Jerome Baker and S Damon Webb.

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I think I'd take a flyer on a TE in the 3rd vs the 1st. I'm still high on Rashaan Evans (LB) @ #27.

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I still like Evans too. It all depends on how much faith Payton and Dennis Allen have in Alex Anzalone. I think Demario Davis and AJ Klein are locked in at Mike and Sam... I think Anzalone will get every chance to be the Will. If not then Evans would be a good fit there.

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Liking a TE in the 3rd. Does anyone think Gesicki will still be there if we trade up a little in the 3rd?

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https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sp...day/449800002/


Montreal Meander Strong Safety

The Texas transfer measured in at 6-foot-2, weighed 215 pounds with nearly a 75-inch wingspan. He benched 225 pounds 15 times, recorded a 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump and a 37-inch vertical.

But most impressively, Meander blazed the stop watches for a 4.44 40, the quickest of any of the other former Grambling football player

Meander met with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns and the New Orleans Saints the night before Pro Day, and he was scheduled to meet with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday night.