Conu mentioned that he looked explosive and one can see why, those are blistering times for a 260 pd man: http://www.universaldraft.com/2010/01/31/2010-spotlight-de-jason-worrilds-virginia-tech/ [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBzLNXDuTGA"]YouTube- Universal Draft Presents DE Jason Worilds of Virginia Tech[/ame] This guy could be a sleeper for us, he does have a iffy shoulder, but physically he is "just as' the top names in the draft but is more than likely a 2nd or very early 3rd rd pick.
It's all about the shoulder. If his shoulder checks out he's a slam dunk pick at #43 because he should go higher than that.
Worilds said he has played at 263 pounds at VT and he checked in at 254 at the Combine IIRC. Nine pounds lighter, which is interesting. In an interview, he talked about how much more difficult it was this year than his sophomore year because he said he saw a lot of double teams. His sophomore year he had a lot of one on one matches with OT's but not his junior year. He was asked about playing coverage and he said that he wish VT did more of it because he really likes it. He was asked about his pass rush moves and why he didn't use more of them; he responded by saying that the double teams made it difficult on him because he was unable to use his spin move consistently. The most impressive thing that I found about this interview? They asked him about training in Florida and he said he just came back from a workout before doing the interview. Spent 13 HOURS (in one day) in the gym.
He's got the fasted 10-yard split amongst OLBs according to this article. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Behind-the-times-the-10yard-split.html
Worilds is an interesting study, he is clearly as physically gifted as any OLB/DE type in this draft, but there are some questions about him, but if the Staff evaluates him correctly it would allow the #12 to be used on Thomas or Bryant or Williams or McClain.
Earl Thomas 12 and Worilds 43 turns this defense around quick. Add in Jimmy Graham or Carlton Mitchell in round 3 and Jeff Owens in Round 4, now we are cooking.
If you have time/inclination, read the review with the plays. When I did it, what you see is actually an ability to get to the outside shoulder of the RT and set the edge, or, when moved off the ball, the ability to disengage. This guy has been on my "must have" list since forever. Absolutely terrific football player. If the shoulder checks out, then he's a 1st round pick IMO.
It was just our scouts from what I know. Our scouts were all over the place yesterday, including the Clemson Pro Day.
My mistake, not yesterday, I want to say it was on the 17th but I can't recall. I do know that we were there though.
i don't see us going kindle due to his size ... why wouldn't we consider Worilds at say 20 ... after we trade down ?? what we do know is that this FO loves them some Beamer players .... so would not be a terrible shock .... Boom, unless Parcells falls in 'love' with someone at 12 .... don't see us staying there ... outside of maybe Bryant / Thomas .... is there anyone else that you think could sway him to pull the trigger at 12 .... i don't .... and really don't believe Thomas at 12 would do it either. i will believe thru draft day that we will trade down and go OLB in rd 1. Maybe we trade down twice and still end up with a guy like Worilds ??
I like Worlids, but I just think the trade down is such a pipe dream. I think the odds are better that Berry drops to our pick.
Raph .... if Berry falls to us .... there will be a LOT of happy folks (less the Bryant camp) .... i for one really want a game changing OLB .... but having Berrry would make me very happy as well.
Analyst, I certainly think there's players they will like at 12 outside of Thomas and Bryant. But if you get the chance of an Earl Thomas, you take him. But one of the OLB's such as Graham, Griffen, Hughes, etc., is certainly worth it.
If you're taking Graham at 12 or Worilds at 43 then Worilds. That would mean you might be taking Dez Bryant or Earl Thomas at 12. To have Bryant/Thomas and Worilds for me, is better than Graham and Taylor Price or Graham and a 2nd round FS.
He may have been there for 13 hrs but there is no way he was lifting anywhere close to all that time.
Well FWIW: I completely agree with your premise though Boom, I'd much rather have a Bryant or a Thomas at #12 than a less than perfect OLB prospect such as Kindle at #12, I like B Graham and wouldn't be crest fallen if we drafted him at #12, but there is so much value at the OLB/DE position this draft that maybe you can take a Austen Lane in the 3rd round and wind up with a player just as good as Kindle/Graham. Jason Worilds in the 4th rd would be incredible value. Thomas or Bryant are potential once every ten yrs types of players, imho Gresham is as well, but that is strictly my own view. Jimmie Graham could be one of those types of players as well.
I'd rather ask Dan Williams to make the switch to OLB than Kindle. Ofcourse, now that we've said we don't want Kindle they'll take the bugger at 12 and he'll be an All Pro 10 straight years.
Boom, thanks greatly .... I do believe if we do go OLB at 12 - then its Graham .... but i still believe we can trade down once and still get him at ~ 15-20 If you are that keen on Thomas, then i have no problem with Berry/Bryant/Thomas at 12 ... as i really don't see us taking Spiller. depending upon how it goes, we could actually trade up a bit in the 2d to get Worilds ... have no problem with that either .... what i am tracking is that there is a big drop off at S after Berry/Thomas .... so if we want a guy that can step in this year .... then our hand is forced at 12. i am not sold that there is a bonafide special OLB sitting there at 12 .... so we can take some risk, and wait ... there are moves we can make to try and rein in Worilds in late rd1 or early rd 2. as i've said, we all know how much of a penchant Parcells has for Beamer products ...... for WR - i like the raw UCONN product Easely ... for our 2d OLB, would really like Edds ...
